Not every manufacturing process fits within the boundaries of a standard blast machine. Unique part geometries, specialized material handling, aggressive production requirements, and integrated automation often require a solution engineered specifically for the application.
That's where Gibson's engineering experience makes the difference.
Rather than asking customers to adapt their manufacturing process to fit available equipment, Gibson designs custom inline wheel blast systems that integrate seamlessly into existing production lines while meeting specific throughput, handling, and finishing requirements.
Whether automating an existing process or developing an entirely new manufacturing solution, Gibson engineers each system to support long-term productivity, reliability, and process efficiency.
Because every custom system is engineered around a specific manufacturing process, applications vary widely across industries. Examples include:
Continuous processing of specialty chain products
Large fabricated assemblies
Automotive production components
Heavy industrial equipment
Structural steel
Oil and gas products
Heat-treated parts
Castings and weldments
Every custom inline system begins with one simple question:
Understanding the complete manufacturing process allows Gibson to engineer a blasting system that supports production rather than interrupting it.
During the application review process, Gibson evaluates:
By understanding the entire manufacturing workflow, Gibson develops a solution that becomes an integrated part of the production process rather than a standalone machine.
Every custom inline system is unique, but engineered solutions may include:
Every feature is selected to support the customer’s production process rather than conforming to a standard machine design.
One example of Gibson’s engineering approach involved developing a continuous inline blast system for processing chain products ranging from ¼-inch links to 4-inch links.
The customer required:
Rather than modifying an existing machine, Gibson engineered a custom system based on an inline roller conveyor platform that repeatedly exposed the chain to the blast pattern while allowing efficient loading and unloading from a single operator location. The result was a fully integrated production solution designed specifically around the customer’s manufacturing process.
The most successful wheel blast systems are those engineered around the production process—not simply the part being blasted.
Gibson’s engineering team works closely with manufacturers to evaluate applications, identify production challenges, and develop integrated blasting solutions that improve throughput, reduce manual handling, and deliver consistent surface preparation.
Whether your application can be addressed by one of Gibson’s proven inline platforms or requires a completely custom-engineered solution, our goal remains the same: to design a wheel blast system that supports your manufacturing process today while providing the flexibility to meet tomorrow’s production demands.
If your application presents unique challenges, we’d welcome the opportunity to evaluate your parts, review your production process, and engineer the right solution for your operation.
When standard equipment does not fit your application, Gibson can design a custom inline wheel blast system around your parts, workflow, facility layout, and production goals. From material handling and blast wheel placement to automation, controls, and dust collection, Gibson works with manufacturers to develop integrated solutions that improve throughput, reduce manual handling, and deliver consistent surface preparation.
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