Essential for any car garage, sandblast cabinets are essential pieces of equipment for cleaning and stripping parts.
Though they are one of the key pieces of equipment for any garage, few people know what they are, what they’re for, and the best choices of cabinet out there.
To find out more about sandblast cabinets, read on!
What is sandblasting?
Sandblasting is an important process in several industries, such as the metallurgical or automotive sectors. It is used to prepare the surfaces of materials before new layers of coating, such as paint, are applied or to remove surface imperfections and defects.
In the automotive sector, this process is used to prepare vehicle surfaces before painting, for example. In addition, it is also widely used to restore old cars.
What are sandblast cabinets used for?
Sandblast cabinets are used to remove layers of paint, varnish, rust, and other impurities from metal surfaces. You can use jets of water, sand, or other abrasive substances to remove unwanted layers.
The stripping machine can be used on many materials, including steel, aluminium, iron, brass, copper, and other metals. In addition, it can be adjusted to work with different types of abrasives and jet pressures, depending on the type of material and type of layer that needs to be removed.
In short, sandblast cabinets are an essential tool for the preparation of metal surfaces and removal of unwanted layers, helping ensure the quality and durability of the materials used when painting cars, for example.
What types of sandblast cabinets are there?
There are several types of sandblast cabinets available on the market, each with its own characteristics and advantages. The main models are:
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Sandblast stripping machines
Sandblasting machines use sandblasting to remove layers of paint, rust, and other impurities (the better the compressed air compressor, the better results you will get). It is perfect for working with large and small surfaces;
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Water jet stripping machine
Water jet stripping machines use high-pressure water jets to remove layers of paint, rust and other impurities, making them a gentler option than sandblasting. This is therefore the ideal tool for more sensitive materials;
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Dry ice blasting machine
Dry ice blasting machines use jets of dry ice to remove layers of paint, varnish, oil, and other impurities without generating waste, making them a more environmentally friendly and efficient option.
Which stripping machines are available for your garage in the KROFtools catalogue?
The KROFtools catalogue contains stripping machines to help clean and strip your parts. Find out what they are.
Sandblast cabinet 90L
This sandblasting cabinet, which is built of resistant steel and has a hopper that can hold up to 6.5 L of sand, serves to clean parts using microspheres of glass with granulation of 200-300 μm.
Click on the image to find out more about our Sandblast cabinet 90L (Ref.9765).
Sandblaster cabinet 990L
This tool is able to work at a maximum pressure of 125PSI (8.6 Bar), consuming 680L of air per minute. In addition, it has a 26W fluorescent work light for improved visibility.
Click on the image to find out more about our Sandblaster cabinet 990L (Ref.9771).
Sandblaster cabinet 1200L
This tool has a 1200W engine and allows you to insert parts to be cleaned using glass microspheres with a 200-300 μm granulation. It has a window fitted with transparent glass for greater visibility.
Click on the image to find out more about our Sandblaster cabinet 1200L (Ref.9772).
Portable Sandblaster 40L
Fitted with a 2438mm long hose, this tool uses 18.2 M3 of air per hour. It also has 145mm diameter wheels, allowing it to be easily transported.
Click on the image to find out more about our Portable Sandblaster 40L (Ref.9762).
Portable Sandblaster 80L
With an 80L capacity and shut-off valve, this cabinet has a 2.5 m hose.
Click on the image to find out more about our Portable Sandblaster 80L (Ref.9761).
Accessories:
Several accessories can be used with sandblast cabinets, including the options listed below:
- Sandblasting gun for 990L and 1200L sandblast cabinets (Ref.9773);
- Sandblasting gun with 2/2.5/3/3.5 mm nozzles (Ref.9768 – compatible with 40L and 80L sandblast cabinets);
- Sandblasting gun with 4/5/6/7mm nozzles (Ref.9769 – compatible with 90L, 220L, and 350L sandblast cabinets).
In addition, some sandblasting guns will need nozzles:
- Kit of 4 2/2.5/3/3.5 mm sandblasting gun nozzles (Ref.9767);
- Kit of 4 4/5/6/7mm sandblasting gun nozzles (Ref.9766);
- Kit of 6-7 mm sandblasting gun nozzles (Ref.9774);
Enhance your safety when handling sandblast cabinets
To avoid accidents when using your sandblasting cabinet, it is important that you follow all occupational safety recommendations, as well as the indications given in the manufacturer’s manual.
You should also enhance your safety by wearing work gloves and reinforcing the equipment display window with protective film.
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