Empire Product Spotlight | In-Line XL Abrasive Blast System

A prominent manufacturer’s application required pressure blasting 60” wide x 156” long flat plates. Empire custom engineered an In-line Abrasive Blast System with integrated Powered Roller Conveyors, which enables part loading and unloading via fork truck. A Continuous 66” wide Ultrawear-Clad Belt Conveyor with variable speed control permits part handling through the blast chamber. While…

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Automated Shot Peening Machines

At the core of all blasting processes is the concept of transferring impact energy on to the component being processed. Though the visual appeal of a shot peening machine is very similar to a conventional ‘blast cleaning’ machine, the process is quite different. Shot peening is all about controlling the process of blasting. Shot peening…

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Empire’s Rotary Head Blast System

Why Use Suction-Blast Rotary Heads? Empire’s Rotary Head Blast Systems are automated media and recovery systems used in the process of media blasting. Our Rotary Head Blast Systems service a wide range of industries, from clean energy to aerospace. The Rotary Head Blast System contributes to the outstanding performance of multiple systems that we offer…

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Automation Overview: TT20 Indexing Turntable Machines

Indexing Turntables are among the most common equipment to automate your blast operation. Their design has certain inherent features that promote versatility, ease and economy of operation. Such machines are often classified by their main table size, quantity of nozzles, and type of media propulsion, i.e. suction and pressure. Empire TT Indexing Turntable Machines are…

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Advanced Automation: Pre-Engineered to Custom-Built Systems

Empire offers two distinct approaches to achieve the best finishing solution for each robotic application.  The first approach is a pre-engineered blasting system. These systems have two types of design layouts starting with two forms of pedestal-mounted robot machines and an inverted robot machine. Most applications fit these machines with the ability to process parts…

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Rotary Head For Complex Geometries

In many applications, parts that require cleaning will have complex geometries in the design of the part. This becomes a challenge to achieve a clean part due to many angles and areas that can trap contaminants.

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Dual-Turntable, 4-Axis Pressure Blast Systems

EQUIPMENT: In order to meet the growing demand for multiple axis nozzle control systems, Empire has developed a dual-turntable, 4-axis pressure blast system with state-of-the-art PLC controls. System was further enhanced with a touch-screen display for operator inputs. The user-friendly design surpasses many other similar types of air blast systems available today. The 3-axis, 4-nozzle…

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MH-3 Guns Speed Production and Slash Maintenance Requirements

Our MH-3 blast gun boosts production rates by 10 to 25 percent when compared to suction guns based on traditional designs. But even more impressively, the MH-3 continues blasting without maintenance at least 10 times longer than previous designs, including its predecessor, our MH-2. Independent tests have demonstrated the MH-3’s staying power many times.

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Deflashing Equipment for Electronic Components

PROCESS: “Deflash is back at Empire” – To meet a customer’s need to deflash electronic components, Empire designed and built a fully automated magazine handling airblast system to process over 3000 components per hour. An operator inserted the magazines and the system would unload the component strips containing 32 parts, deflash and reload the strip…

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NEW 4848 Continuous Turntable System with a FOUR GUN ROTARY BLAST HEAD

• EQUIPMENT: Empire introduces our NEW 4848 Continuous Turntable System with a FOUR GUN ROTARY BLAST HEAD. The system was made available to provide a lower priced alternative to our CT-48RS and CT-53RS Continuous Turntable units. • INDUSTRIES: Automotive Parts Repair, Part Rebuild Centers, Cleaning Services • FEATURES: Model CT-4848-RS SRC 9 System with 24”…

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