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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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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Top 10 Blast Equipment Troubleshooting Tips with Solutions

#1 – Why is my cycle time longer than when it was new? Answers: It’s out of abrasive. The impeller is really worn, needs replaced. The blades really worn, needs replaced. The control cage opening is enlarged and is causing blast pattern changes, needs replaced. You changed the blast wheel motor and the rotation is …
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Gibson Parts & Equipment Sold to Empire Abrasive Equipment

On October 1st 2012 Charles and Gaylan Gibson retired and sold Gibson Parts & Equipment to Empire Abrasive Equipment Company in Langhorne, PA. The name of the company changed to Gibson Abrasive Equipment Company LLC. For over fifteen years, Gibson has been a trusted partner in the wheel blast equipment industry. The acquisition gives both …
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