Choosing The Right Wheel Equipment Begins With Asking the Right Questions

Here are some questions to ask to determine what type of Gibson equipment that you need. What needs to be done to the part surface? Does it require shot peening, cleaning, deburring, deflashing, or just surface preparation? Brief definitions: Peening – To stress relieve or harden the surface of a part. Cleaning – Remove rust, …
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Introducing The New Gibson 15BB Tumble Blast System

  Gibson 15 cubic ft. Tumble Blast System Standard Features: • (1) 30 HP C-face Direct Drive 15” Blast Wheel Assembly • Manganese Roof, Barrelhead Liners, Cabinet Liners, & Door Liner • Cross Rigid Mill Belt • Mill drive motor amp spike sensor (for the mill belt jam protection) • Abrasive Low-Level Sensor • Dual …
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Standard Batch-Style Blasting Equipment

With a large variety of applications, there is not one single configuration or size of blast equipment to meet all production requirements. Gibson Abrasive Equipment offers a wide range of batch and continuous production style machines. In this feature, we are going to put an emphasis on the equipment utilized in the batch-style production process …
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Gibson 4848 Hanger Blast System

Gibson spinner hanger blasting systems provide a cost-effective solution to batch cleaning. They are designed and built for ease of use and efficiency. The advanced system features solid construction with a very low noise level, low initial investment and superior parts cleaning capabilities. Watch the Gibson 48×48 Hanger Blast System Video! Key Features: •    2-7.5 …
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Blast Cleaning Equipment – Standard, Modified and Automation

Gibson Abrasive Equipment has evolved into the premier turnkey abrasive systems engineering & manufacturing services company. We now categorize all customer inquiries into three types so we can best service their needs and help them to work more efficiently. Our premier blasting equipment is available in three main categories: Standard Modified Automation Each category is …
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Shot Blast Wheel versus the Air Blast Nozzle

SHOT BLAST WHEEL Shot Blast wheels propel the abrasive by centrifugal force through a controlled blast pattern in a particular direction. Abrasive Flow of 2,100 pounds per minute requires: One Operator (4) Blast Wheels @ 20 horsepower each Compressed air consumption 5.0 SCFM Compressor power 60 KW 80 horsepower Advantages: Velocity of shot easily controlled …
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MEDIA RECLAMATION: Tips and Descriptions to Improve Production

In this Gibson newsletter we are going to go over some basic reclamation descriptions, components and tips. Most operators have a basic concept of what media reclamation is about, but a little more knowledge may improve safety, increase production, or extend machine life. Media Reclamation is necessary for many reasons including clean ambient air, clean …
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