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ROBO-BLAST 40             

ROBO-BLAST 40 + 1 operator can blast more vertical or horizontal square meters per hour than five 3-man blasting crews via its 40 cm wide blast pattern that can blast close to the ground and around obstructions.  When used on tanks, It can be disassembled to fit through a standard 24”  manway to blast internal floors and walls. Other uses include blasting roofs where weight is a concern, as well as over knuckle roofs.

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ROBO-BLAST 40 specifications:

  • 76 cm wide

  • 153 cm depth

  • 153 cm high

  • 545 kg weight

  • Blast Media - Steel grit/shot

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ROBO-BLAST 40 is operated using a Hand-Held Wireless Remote Control to blast in both a forward pass and a reverse pass, thereby minimizing worker handling.  Truly a 1-person operation that previously required a large crew. Also, steel grit (GS-25 recommended) and/or steel shot (S-330, S-390) blasting media is recycled (up to 30X) within our dust-free, 100% closed loop system, to reduce grit costs by 90% or more!

ROBO-BLAST 80              

ROBO-BLAST 80 is our most popular machine and is our highest production machine.  1 ROBO-BLAST 80 + 1 operator can blast more vertical/horizontal/ pipe square meters per hour than a ten 3-man blast crews via its 80cm blast pattern which blasts large, open areas where higher blast production is required. 

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ROBO-BLAST 80 specifications:

  • 145 cm wide

  • 130 cm depth

  • 140 cm high

  • 1,000 kg weight

  • Blast Media - Steel grit/shot

  • Onsite or In-Shop Blasting

  • Blast any vertical, horizontal, pipe (1/2" to 80") surface

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When used on tanks, ROBO-BLAST 80 can be disassembled to fit through a standard 24 inch manway. ROBO-BLAST is operated via a Hand-Held Wireless Remote Control to blast in both a forward pass and a reverse pass, thereby minimizing worker handling.  Truly a 1-person operation that previously required a large crew.  Steel shot (S-330, S-390) and Steel grit (GS-25) blasting media at an 80/20 is typically used to achieve Sa2.5 (white metal) standards and the steel media is recycled (up to 30X) within a dust-free, 100% closed loop system to reduce grit costs by 90% or more and provide a ready-to-paint surface without any rinsing or compressed air blow-downs!

DUST COLLECTOR         

The Dust Collector is UL Rated and is the heart of the ROBO-BLAST system. A hand-held wireless remote control is provided with the unit.  The Dust Collector includes the main electrical panel (which powers the unit and the ROBO-BLAST) and provides a high level of vacuum to the ROBO-BLAST.  The paint and dust are automatically vacuumed off the surface and deposited in a 55 gallon drum allowing for easy and environment-ally friendly self-contained waste removal. 

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When the waste drum is full, it is lowered to the ground by two ratchets and removed from the Dust Collector.  A new drum is attached and the old drum is capped.

 

The amount of hazardous waste (toxic paint/dust/rust scale) produced on a typical 35,000 m3 tank project is approximately 1-2 tons using ROBO-BLAST and 80-90 tons using manual, mineral grit blast methods.  Increasingly, clients and governments are requiring contractors to responsibly dispose of all waste generated, resulting in higher costs to hazardous waste disposal facilities.

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Dust Collector specifications:

  • 168 cm wide

  • 200 cm depth

  • 200 cm high

  • 680 kg weight

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The Dust Collector and Electrical Panel requires 3 phase power and can operate from 240-500V, 50 or 60 Hz (100KW generator).  Expensive air compressor rental and higher fuel usage are eliminated!

HOIST SYSTEM                 

The Hoist Assembly is used on vertical cleaning applications and attaches to both external roof fixtures as well as internal wall support fixtures. It can also be used with a crane or boom lift when standard fixtures cannot be used. The hoist system raises and lowers the ROBO-BLAST during vertical blasting.

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The Hoist Assembly consists of 2 cable drums that are driven on a shaft by a variable frequency brake motor and a heavy duty hollow shaft gear box.  45 meters of .952cm steel cable is supplied on each drum. The dual cable system supports ROBO-BLAST at 2 points, 1 meter apart, which ensures the ROBO-BLAST unit remains stable as it moves up and down walls and over weld seams.

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LARGE BORE PIPE STAND     

  • Hand crank hoists raise the ROBO-BLAST to the proper level for cleaning all pipe sizes.

  • Hoists are supported by trolleys positioned by ratcheted straps to ensure the ROBO-BLAST remains against the pipe. 

  • Drive stands, idler stands, and channel tie braces are also available.

  • All stands are self-supporting with tie channels in place.

  • Each stand supports 2 rubber tires that pivot from 0 to 30 degrees to impart radial and lineal movement to the pipe.

  • Pipe movements are controlled from the wireless hand held remote control.

  • Stands are placed on 5m centers and the support frame positioned between the 2 center stands (typical for 40' pipe lengths). 

  • Additional stands may be required for shorter or longer pipe sections.

SMALL BORE PIPE BOX     

  • Is used when small diameter pipe require blasting. 

  • Includes quick change seals for each pipe diameter from 0.5” to 6” pipe. 

  • Is constructed of manganese steel

  • Includes replaceable liners and guide funnels for extended-life durability. 

CONE ROOF FIXTURE       

  • Can be used on flat, cone, dome and knuckle roof tanks.

  • Supports the hoist system from the top of the tank, which is mounted to the ROBO-BLAST.

  • Hoist is supported above the tank roof, to clear handrails around the perimeter of the tank.

  • Is tied back to the center stand pipe of the tank with a 3/8” cable (60m is supplied)

  • Is driven by a variable speed DC drive controlled from the hand-held wireless remote control to maneuver around vents and other obstructions.

  • Drive and hoist power cables are included within a 50m long sleeve protected harness.

  • Hoist can be extended on the fixture beams to blast knuckle roof tank walls.

FLOATING ROOF FIXTURE   

  • Used when blasting external walls of floating roof tanks and tanks that have no roof to support the cone roof fixture.

  • Fixture rides along the wind girder of the tank.  

  • A swing arm with rollers tracks on the inside wall of the tank and external rollers help guide the fixture as it moves along the wind girder.

  • Drive and idler tires are mounted on the fixture to provide propulsion.

  • Is operated via the hand-held wireless remote control.

  • A safety cable is provided to guide the fixture around the tank and keep it stable while guiding the fixture when the swing arm rollers and external rollers can’t be used due to foam guards, foam pipes, wall braces and other obstructions.

  • The hoist system is supported below the girder.

FLOATING ROOF FIXTURE INTERNAL ADAPTER

  • Supports the ROBO-BLAST to blast external and internal vertical surfaces of floating roof tanks.

  • Fixture supports the ROBO-BLAST blasting the internal surface of the wall and allows the ROBO-BLAST to be lifted to the top of the wall, to blast a greater area. 

  • The Floating Roof Fixture can be easily modified to blast internal surfaces by mounting this adapter.

STAIR FIXTURE          

  • Allows the ROBO-BLAST to blast below stairs, vents, pipes and wind girders.

  • Uses pulleys to route hoist cables out and around obstructions and back to the wall below the obstruction.  

  • A boom truck or crane can be used to blast internal and external walls of floating roof tanks or tanks with no roof.

  • A crane supports the hoist above the tank (operator controls hoist via remote control) and the boom is rotated, extended or retracted as needed for each pass. Many blast passes can be made prior to the truck or crane being moved.

  • Can also be used with a crane when wind girders are obstructing.

TROLLY DRIVE                  

  • Supports Hoist System on the bottom rail of a standard steel I-beam (8m, not included) when blasting internal tank walls.

  • I-beam supported by trolleys from top flange via brackets or cables mounted to existing roof supports.

  • Drive is controlled by a hand-held wireless remote control (also controls ROBO-BLAST and hoist). 

  • Mounting brackets vary depending on roof support type (provided upon request).

  • I-beam can be purchased from us or provided locally.

HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL

  • Small and includes neck lanyard for hands-free operator movement (move hoses, wires, Dust Collector, etc.).

  • Controls ROBO-BLAST and Hoist System (vertical and horizontal directional buttons)

  • Only requires 1-man to operate all equipment.

The One and Only ROBO-BLAST Does it All!

Blast ANY vertical or horizontal surface, or ANY pipe (internal/external), with the only machine on the planet that does it all!   No need to buy separate units for each surface type

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One man and a remote-controlled ROBO-BLAST can blast any surface up to 90 m2/hr.  Try doing that with 1 man and a blast nozzle!  As a matter of fact, it's not possible, as 1 man and a nozzle can only blast 5-6 sq. meters/hr.

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ROBO-BLAST is able to blast 97% of a 40 ft. by 150 ft. tank shown here (the internal wall & floor, as well as external shell and and roof), while painting at the same time ... AND completing the entire project in only 6 DAYS!  It would take a team of inefficient, inconsistent and costly blast crews 29 days or more (an 82% SCHEDULE REDUCTION!)

Concrete Structure

HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN

ROBO-BLAST was designed to minimize human interaction and maximize efficiency on horizontal and vertical surfaces such as the structure shown here.  ROBO-BLAST blasts by remote control (300m transmitting range) in both a forward pass and a reverse pass, to minimize operator handling.  Surface removal is now a 1-person operation, that previously required 80% more time, 80% more workers, 90% more media, 100% more scaffolding, 60% more blasting/support equipment and fuel to execute, as well as 90% more costly hazardous waste to dispose of.  ROBO-BLAST only requires 460V 3 phase power (client supplied) or a 100kW generator vs. numerous 1600 cfm compressors plus double or triple the fuel!

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LOW EMISSIONS & EFFICIENCY

A 100 KW generator (or plant power, if available) is all that's required to power the entire system, (ROBO-BLAST, Hoist and Dust Collector), to make quick work of all your blasting projects!  Emissions are reduced by 60% or more and landfill waste by 90% or more.

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ADVANCED BLASTING TECHNOLOGY

ROBO-BLAST utilizes steel shot and/or steel grit as its blasting media in order to provide a dust-free project and a superior blasted surface. Steel grit/shot blasts the surface, is re-captured and recycled within the blast head, while paint chips and rust scale are separated, vacuumed off the surface and collected in a storage drum for removal.  Blasting and painting can be done AT THE SAME TIME!

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DUST-FREE OPERATION

No need for masks, as ROBO-BLAST's 100% closed loop design allows dust-free blasting and eliminates toxic air pollution typical of manual, mineral grit blasting machines, while eliminating exposure to lead and toxic dust by workers and citizens in nearby vicinities.  Toxic coatings are deposited in sealed drums for easy, off-site transportation.  Blasting can be done in any setting!

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