Prove Your Process Before Investing in New Machinery
The Gibson Demonstration Lab is designed to remove uncertainty from your surface preparation process. We test your actual parts using real-world wheel blast equipment — so you know exactly how your components will perform before committing to a machine. From aggressive material removal to high-volume batch processing, our lab provides the data and confidence you need to move forward with the right solution.
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No-Cost Proof of Concept for Confident Decision-Making
We offer no-cost sample testing to help validate your process and ensure the right equipment selection.
We test your parts against your specifications, adjusting parameters as needed to achieve your desired results. The outcome is a validated process that aligns with your production goals.
Featuring a range of Gibson wheel blast systems, our lab includes:
- Tumble Blasters
- Table Blaster
- Spinner Hanger System
- Overhead Hanger Blaster
- Wire Mesh Belt Blaster
We can configure machines to replicate blast wheel orientation, throughput, and process conditions—ensuring your results translate directly to production run quantities.
Continuous Throughput Process Testing
We have the ability to provide continuous throughput sample testing using our full-scale Wire Mesh Blaster — a capability very few manufacturers can offer.
Unlike smaller batch-style systems, our wire mesh machine is designed for high-volume, continuous processing, allowing customers to test larger parts, larger batches, and mixed-part loads under true production-style conditions.
This is especially valuable for applications involving:
- Large or oversized components
- Long or irregularly shaped parts
- High-throughput production requirements
- Mixed part sizes processed together
Use Case: Parts Kits for Automotive and Aftermarket Applications
For companies that assemble and package complete parts kits, the wire mesh system offers a major advantage. Multiple parts of different sizes and shapes can be loaded onto the conveyor together, processed in a single pass, and come out clean, consistent, and ready for final assembly or packaging.
This allows customers to validate not only surface preparation quality, but also throughput efficiency and real-world production flow. Customers gain a unique opportunity to see exactly how their parts will perform—without relying on assumptions or trying to arrange visits to outside facilities.
It’s a powerful example of Gibson’s commitment to helping customers prove the process before they invest.
Comprehensive Test Reports
After testing, you’ll receive a detailed report that includes:
- Your target specifications
- Media used in testing
- Step-by-step process documentation
- Before/after photos and video
- Observations and process adjustments
- Final recommendations
When needed, we can also run advanced simulations for oversized parts, unavailable equipment such as Monorail Wheel Blast Systems, or alternative processing requests.
A Better Way to Buy Wheel Blast Equipment
Many customers initially request one type of machine—but through testing and consultation, we often identify a better solution.
Our Demo Lab is more than testing—it’s a collaborative process that ensures:
- The right equipment is selected
- The process meets your specifications
- The investment delivers long-term value
At Gibson, we’re committed to earning your trust by proving our value before you commit. Our Demonstration Lab is more than a testing facility — it’s your gateway to making informed, confident decisions about your blast equipment investment.