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Blasting, Washing, Painting Robots Buying Guide

This page will introduce you to our line of standard, high performance, and specialty blast nozzles.

Our years of experience and jobsite consultations have proven that your nozzle has a profound impact on your productivity and profitability.

Should you have a special application and need advice, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service.

VertiDrive Magnetic Blasting Robots

Name Available For Rent Best Scenarios Benefits Disadvantages
VertiDrive M2 Blasting Robot VertiDrive M2 Blasting Robot Hand-operated closed hydroblast solution with vacuum system

  • 190 mm (7.5″) cleaning width
  • 20 m² / 215 ft² per hour
  • compact and ergonomic design
VertiDrive M3 Blasting Robot VertiDrive M3 Blasting Robot Multi-purpose: washing, hydroblasting, abrasive blasting

  • 1500 mm (60″) cleaning width
  • 60 m² / 646 ft² per hour
  • interchangeable applications
VertiDrive M4 Blasting Robot VertiDrive M4 Blasting Robot Closed hydroblast solution with vacuum system

  • 400 mm (15.5″) cleaning width
  • 45 m²/ 485 ft² per hour
  • convertible to VertiDrive M3
VertiDrive M7 Blasting Robot VertiDrive M7 Blasting Robot Multi-purpose: washing, hydroblasting, abrasive blasting

  • 1500 mm (60″) cleaning width
  • 60 m² / 646 ft² per hour
  • interchangeable applications
  • compact and agile design
VertiDrive M8 Blasting Robot VertiDrive M8 Blasting Robot Cargo hold cleaning solution: high pressure washing

  • 1200 mm (47.24″) cleaning width
  • adjustable cleaning programs
  • handles corners at ease
  • fits between the frames

VertiDrive M2 Blasting Robot VertiDrive M3 Blasting Robot VertiDrive M4 Blasting Robot VertiDrive M7 Blasting Robot VertiDrive M8 Blasting Robot
Name VertiDrive M2
Blasting Robot
VertiDrive M3
Blasting Robot
VertiDrive M4
Blasting Robot
VertiDrive M7
Blasting Robot
VertiDrive M8
Blasting Robot
Available For Rent
Best Scenarios
Benefits Hand-operated closed hydroblast solution with vacuum system

  • 190 mm (7.5″) cleaning width
  • 20 m² / 215 ft² per hour
  • compact and ergonomic design
Multi-purpose: washing, hydroblasting, abrasive blasting

  • 1500 mm (60″) cleaning width
  • 60 m² / 646 ft² per hour
  • interchangeable applications
Closed hydroblast solution with vacuum system

  • 400 mm (15.5″) cleaning width
  • 45 m²/ 485 ft² per hour
  • convertible to VertiDrive M3
Multi-purpose: washing, hydroblasting, abrasive blasting

  • 1500 mm (60″) cleaning width
  • 60 m² / 646 ft² per hour
  • interchangeable applications
  • compact and agile design
Cargo hold cleaning solution: high pressure washing

  • 1200 mm (47.24″) cleaning width
  • adjustable cleaning programs
  • handles corners at ease
  • fits between the frames
Disadvantages

Quiet & Low Thrust Nozzles

 

 

Name Available For Rent Best Scenarios Benefits Disadvantages
Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Large Internal Pipeline
Blasting Robot
  • Ideal for blasting Penstocks, Tunnels, Pipelines, Wind Towers and other pipe internals
  • Blast cleaning the full 360 degrees inside of pipe surfaces
  • Self-propelled forward or reverse motion
  • Can blast pipelines 4 – 12ft diameter
  • Lowers labor costs as much as 75% compared with manual blast-pot operations
  • Eliminates inconsistencies commonly found with manual blasting
Snakebite Strike blast nozzle
Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Pinovo PiBlast Automated
Pipe Vacuum Blasting
  • The PiBlast is designed for automatic blast cleaning of metal pipes.
  • Only available to blast 8″ pipes
  • This system allows for efficient pipe blasting without the investment of a permanent installation.
  • Has 4 blast nozzles which each blast 1/4 of the pipe

Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Snakebite Flex blast nozzle Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information
Name Large Internal Pipeline
Blasting Robot
Pinovo PiBlast Automated
Pipe Vacuum Blasting
Available For Rent
Best Scenarios
  • Ideal for blasting Penstocks, Tunnels, Pipelines, Wind Towers and other pipe internals
  • Blast cleaning the full 360 degrees inside of pipe surfaces
  • The PiBlast is designed for automatic blast cleaning of metal pipes.
  • Only available to blast 8″ pipes
Benefits
  • Self-propelled forward or reverse motion
  • Can blast pipelines 4 – 12ft diameter
  • Lowers labor costs as much as 75% compared with manual blast-pot operations
  • Eliminates inconsistencies commonly found with manual blasting
  • This system allows for efficient pipe blasting without the investment of a permanent installation.
  • Has 4 blast nozzles which each blast 1/4 of the pipe
Disadvantages

Gantry Blasting Robots

Name Available for Rent Best Scenarios Benefits Disadvantages
Blastman B20LWS 7-Axis Blast Robot

Blastman B20LWS
7-Axis Blast Robot

Uses a simpler boom to other robots, still allows access all around the workpiece
Blastman B20S 8-Axis Blasting Robot

Blastman B20S
8-Axis Blasting Robot

Applications include railway rolling stock, large steel structures, and castings.
Blastman B20CX 8-Axis Blasting Robot with Cabin

Blastman B20CX 8-Axis Blasting Robot with Cabin

Allows blasting a diverse product range, from manual blasting to automated blasting.
Blastman B20CS 12-Axis Blasting Robot with Man Cabin

Blastman B20CS 12-Axis Blasting Robot with Man Cabin

Allows blasting a diverse product range, from manual blasting to automated blasting.

Blastman B20LWS 7-Axis Blast Robot Blastman B20S 8-Axis Blasting Robot Blastman B20CX 8-Axis Blasting Robot with Cabin Blastman B20CS 12-Axis Blasting Robot with Man Cabin
Name

Blastman B20LWS
7-Axis Blast Robot

Blastman B20S
8-Axis Blasting Robot

Blastman B20CX 8-Axis Blasting Robot with Cabin

Blastman B20CS 12-Axis Blasting Robot with Man Cabin

Available For Rent
Best Scenarios Uses a simpler boom to other robots, still allows access all around the workpiece Applications include railway rolling stock, large steel structures, and castings. Allows blasting a diverse product range, from manual blasting to automated blasting. When you need to blast similar, but different objects, the man cabin allows you to do a small amount of touch up with human intervention.
Benefits
Disadvantages

Wall-Mounted Blasting Robots

Name Available For Rent Best Scenarios Benefits Disadvantages
Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Applications include small workplaces and complex workpieces.
Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Applications include containers, turbine parts, castings, and freight wagons.
Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Designed to replace manual blasting and suit non-serial and serial productions.
Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Applications include tubular workpieces, such as windmill tower sections.
Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Tell us of your application, we can create a robot to suit your needs.

Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information Abrasive Blasting Robots Buying Guide Information
Name

Blastman B16XS 7-Axis Blasting Robot

Blastman B16S 7-Axis Robot

Blastman B16CX 7-Axis Robot with Man Cabin

Blastman B12S 5-Axis Robot

Blastman Custom Robot

Available For Rent
Best Scenarios Applications include small workplaces and complex workpieces. Applications include containers, turbine parts, castings, and freight wagons. Designed to replace manual blasting and suit non-serial and serial productions. Applications include tubular workpieces, such as windmill tower sections. Tell us of your application, we can create a robot to suit your needs.
Benefits
Disadvantages

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How to choose the right size blast nozzle?

    Predominantly in the industrial sandblasting market, the # 6 nozzle is the most common followed closely by a # 7. This is 6/16th or 3/8th and 7/16th size. When choosing a nozzle for sandblasting it is important to maintain to get the right size, you can maintain 100 psi at the nozzle. This means you base the size nozzle on your compressor and the work you have to do. To maintain 100 psi is very simple to calculate, cfm requirements and your air compressor. For example, there’s a table included on this page, which gives you the amount of cfm you need for each nozzle size. The other implication on nozzle size is how big of a blast pattern you want and how much you have to do. A smaller blast nozzle will have a smaller pattern and blast slower. So, if you have production and you have the right sized compressor, go as large as you can. The largest nozzle as a man can hold.

  • How to test a blast nozzle for wear

    Testing a blast nozzle for wear is very simple using the right tool, a Nozzle Analyzer Gauge. This gauge is conical in nature and is inserted out the back of the nozzle and twisted to make a mark, so we can see how large the nozzle is. You can see more in our video or click directly to buy this product online.

  • How much wear is acceptable on a blast nozzle

    BlastOne recommends for industrial sandblasting that blasters change their nozzle once it reaches to more than ½ size larger than the optimal nozzle size. That means if you’re blasting with a 7/16th nozzle you should replace it before it gets to a 1/2-inch size. This is because maintaining the adequate pressure at the nozzle, 100 psi will give you your optimum blasting speeds and performance. Allowing your nozzles to wear out, will reduce your pressure, reduce your productivity and cost you more money in the long run. It’s cheaper to replace your nozzle.

  • Is there any relationship between the blast nozzle size and the blast hose size?

    Yes. It is important to maintain the blast hose to be 3 times the size of your blast nozzle. This means if you’re using a 3/8th nozzle, you need to have at least an inch and a quarter blast hose. If you’re using a ½ inch nozzle, you need to use at least an inch and a half blast hose.

  • Which blast nozzle thread should you use?

    The most optimal blast nozzle thread for industrial sandblasters is the Coarse Contractor Thread as it does not jam in the nozzle holder. However, if you’re using a nozzle, using a small blast hose to get into a tight space, then you may want to use a medium thread nozzle holder and nozzle size.

  • How long does a blast nozzle last?

    A Tungsten Carbide blast nozzle lasts for about 200-250 hours of blasting. A Silica Nitride blast nozzle lasts for 400-500 hours. And Ultra-Tough and Snakebite blast nozzle typically last over 500 hours actual blasting.

  • How far should I hold the blast nozzle from the surface?

    Most industry guides recommend holding the blast nozzle between 12-18 inches away from the surface and maintaining a consistent angle, 90 degrees from the surface. This will give you the best angular, deep profile that will ensure your painting and coating will stick.

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