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10 Ways to Improve Your Shot Blasting Operations
Industry News - February 2018
Efficiency and effectiveness are your aim when it comes to your shot blast equipment, but are you doing all you can to maximize those two components? We’ve provided 10 ways we can help your operations humming along at top, safe, effective speeds.
1. Call Blast Cleaning Technologies today to have a factory trained sale or service representative review your shot blast equipment. We will need to know the scope of the project, current machine type, type of service requested, number of techs required, weekend or weekday request.
2. Depending on the make or manufacturer of your shot blast equipment, Blast Cleaning Technologies can offer you and alternative quote on replacement parts for your blast.
Premium O & M replacement components for shot blasting equipment , we can reference by part number, blast wheel type, general component part numbers and description. We provide replacement motors to customer every day, the best way to identify these is to take a picture of the serial name plate, send to us and we can cross reference.
3. For Wheelabrator® shot blast machines we have a very large offering of parts:
-Tune Up Kits for EZ Fit™, BD™, RLM™ and Autoblast wheels
-Blast Wheels Liners for the wheel housings. Side, top and end liners
-Mill parts or all tumble blast machines – Rubber Belt and Steel Flighted mills ( complete flight and link assemblies)
-Screw conveyors
-Rotary Screen Assemblies
-Elevator Belt Assemblies
-Upgraded Separators
4. Complete Blast Wheel Conversions for all makes and models of shot blast machines. We focus on the application and review the following: current wheel type in operation, number of current blast wheels , current wheel diameter and horsepower, control cage being used, how is the wheel currently mounted and are there any obstructions.
5. Upgrade or rebuilds for your abrasive reclaim system ( direct drive elevators, direct drive separators, heavy duty augers and much more). We offer this for all makes and models of shot blast equipment. We will review the current design and footprint of the current system, determine the shot size being used. Is the system adequately ventilated with good dust collection and proceed to determine the best system.
6. Complete Cabinet relining with the BCT’s latest hanging liners and design package. The first question is what type of abrasive is being used Your abrasive operating mix directly affects the wear in your cabinet while steel grit is much for aggressive than steel shot.
7. Upgraded Abrasive Control Valves for all makes and models of shot blast machines. We review how many valves are needed and review the angles and feed lines of each blast wheel.
8. Excellent quality parts at very competitive pricing and availability to keep your blast up and running.
Maintenance Tips
-Blade wear – knowing when to change tune up kits
-Setting your blast pattern
-Operating Mix
-Separator Settings
-Understanding Abrasive Wear Patterns
-Tracking your abrasive usage and loss
-Track your wheel efficiency – hours meters, amp gauge (calibration)
9. BCT works with each customer to determine the best shot blast solution to either rebuild, upgrade or look at new shot blast equipment to improve your operations. Our focus is on the process looking and gathering the following information: Parts cleaning requirement, dimensions of the largest and smallest parts to be blasted, weight of largest and smallest parts, line speed, batch volume and productions goals, current blast process being used before and after blast and the shot size being used.
10. BCT works with each customer to look at paybacks and return on investment, call us today to work with you. We review the current system, work handling and look at better ways to convey the work and improve your production goals. The entire system is review looking at the 5 components of the equipment.
Shot Blasting Operation & Maintenance Training Seminar
Company News - January 2018
Be on the lookout for the 2018 Schedule for upcoming Blast Cleaning Technologies sessions on operating and maintaining your Shot Blast Equipment. Email us at sales@bct-us.com if you have a specific city and state you would like to see us in.
Designed for the maintenance and operating personnel for your shot blasting needs.
80th Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference and Expo
Company News - January 2018
Visit Blast Cleaning Technologies at our booth at the 80th Wisconsin Regional “Winning Strategies” Foundry Conference February 14-16, 2018 held at The Potawatomi Hotel and Casino. We offer rebuilds and upgrades to all makes and models of existing shot blasting equipment, replacement parts and service. We also offer a full line of Shot Blast Equipment Systems for your Foundry needs. Contact us with any questions about our products or services, or simply attend the show to chat in person.
BCT Attends Women in Finishing at Fabtech 2017
Company News - November 2017
Blast Cleaning Technologies attends the 1st annual Women in Finishing Reception sponsored by the Chemical Coaters Association at Fabtech 2017. It was a great turnout and an excellent way to meet other women in the Finishing and Blasting industry. Donna Gordon and Kasey Mylin attended the event for BCT.
BCT Receives Thanks from Air Force Service Man through Soldiers’ Angels
Company News - October 2017
Through an organization called Soldiers’ Angels, BCT joined The Deployed Adoptions Team (DAT) which is a team of dedicated Angels who support male and female service members deployed overseas in support of combat or humanitarian missions. The DAT goal is to ensure that no service member feels alone throughout their deployment. BCT adopted 2 deployed soldiers, one in the Army in Afghanistan and one in the Air Force in Turkey. The requirement is to send one care package per month and one letter per week. Charlie wrapped up his tour this month so our journey with him comes to an end and we will adopt another.
At the end of our time “sponsoring” Charlie, he sent the plaque with his thanks. While the plaque says it all, he also emailed the following:
I’m just so thankful that we have goodhearted honest Americans like you looking out for our well-being.
All I see on the news lately is these crazy tragedies that are taking place back home, and I can’t believe my eyes. I look at BCT and know that at any moment if any one of us need anything we can count on folks like you. I love the Midwest; I grew up in MN and am headed back to ND, back to where people are caring, trustworthy, and honest.
You deserve every bit of that simple gift, it doesn’t even begin to define how genuinely appreciative I am for all you’ve done. Just know that the next person you sponsor will be as thankful as we have been, and hopefully your gifts find them in as good as spirits and as safely as they found me.
Thank you, and all the BCT staff.
This opportunity through Soldiers Angels means so much to our company. “It is truly and honor, in our small way, to support our troops and let them know we appreciate every minute they are away from home and their families. Their sacrifice, and the sacrifice their families make is something every American should be thankful for.” Carl Panzenhagen, President of BCT.
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Blast Cleaning Technologies Attending Fabtech 2017 in Chicago, IL
Company News - October 2017
Fabtech 2017 takes places November 6-9 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Blast Cleaning Technologies will be exhibiting in Hall A, Booth A6427. Blast Cleaning Technologies will be
displaying the BCT TwistLOK e-Wheel technology and showcasing all of our blast wheel designs from monorails, roll conveyors, wire mesh belt, spinner hangers, tumble blasts, tables and many more custom designs.
Make plans now to stop by and see us at Booth A6427
Lance – e-Wheel Blast Technology for our Automated For Rail Systems
BCT to Attend FABTECH 2017 | TwistLok e-Wheel, Shot Blast Systems & More
Company News - September 2017
See Blast Cleaning Technologies at Fabtech 2017 in Chicago, IL at McCormick. We will be located in the finishing pavilion Booth #A6427 and will be featuring our TwistLOK e-Wheel technology along with the latest in Shot Blasting and Systems for blasting steel plate, pipe, rod, weldments, I-beams and much more.
Register for the event here!
Exhibiting Railcar Blast Systems at Railway Interchange 2017 Booth #2158
Company News - September 2017
The Railway 2017 Interchange runs September 17-19 at the Indiana Convention Center. Make plans to see us, as Blast Cleaning Technologies will be in Booth 2158 displaying our capabilities for Automated Railcar Blast Systems, featuring:
- Proven Lance e-Wheel technology
- Oscillating Wheel POD Assemblies
- BCT Series Automated Flow Control Airwash Separator
- Rotary Screen systems for Wheel Blast and Air Blast Systems
Visit their site for more on the Railway Interchange.
In-Plant Operation and Maintenance Training at Your Facility
Service News - September 2017
Blast Cleaning Technologies can conduct operation and maintenance training right at your facility. Blast Cleaning Technologies conducts several of these every month. All you need to do is contact us . Just ask about scheduling an in-plant training seminar.
Highlights Included:
Understanding your shot blast process
The 5 main components of your blast cleaning equipment
Understanding your blast wheels and wheel efficiency
Understanding your work handling system for your blast system
Maintaining and setting your abrasive handling system (Elevators and Separators)
Keys to controlling the abrasive operating mix for shot blasters
Dust collector maintenance and safety tips
Blast Cleaning Technologies Liner Packages
Company News - August 2017
Blast Cleaning Technologies Liner Packages are a great fit for both new shot blast machines or for upgrades to your existing machines.
Premium Cast Liners with Hanging Wall liners
-Liners-in-line package covering roof (12 x 12) and walls ( Cast Hanging Liners )
-Premium M-Cast hanging liners cast from high-chrome Iron.
-Manganese Hanger Rungs that position the M-Cast Hanging Liners
-Eliminates the use of traditional studs and cap nuts
-Provides easy removal and/or relocation.
-BCT can quote hanging liners for the roof section as well after an evaluation of
the roof integrity.
