Three Key Benefits of Basket Blasters

Empire’s BB2 and BB4 Basket Blasters automate cleaning, peening and finishing of small work-pieces. With certain types of parts, no other finishing method can compare to these heavy-duty production machines in terms of speed and quality results. Typical applications are for parts or items that may be rusty, or in need of cleaning, or where…

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Ergo Abrasive Blast Cabinets Cabinets

From an operator standpoint air-blasting is a physically demanding operation. Manual blast equipment is strenuous to use. Typically the operator is standing for long periods of time and the blast process requires repetitive motions to ensure a proper finish.  These factors brought about the design of the Ergo Cabinet.  Why not have the operator sit…

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What Is The Difference Between Pro Finish and ProFormer Systems?

The difference between a Pro Finish system and a ProFormer system is that the ProFormer is an all-in-one unit with only two connections required: air & electrical. The ProFormer cabinet is designed for production blasting and enables you to perform multiple tasks. You can clean, peen or prep for a coating by simply varying air…

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Designed with Comfort in Mind

Empire is proud to introduce an ergonomic glove-ring design which promotes better operator performance with a built-in armrest. As shown in the drawing to the right, the ERGO Ring changeover is fast and simple with hand tightened knobs. Entire glove assemblies can be switched quickly outside the blasting environment for better operator hygiene. Upgrading is…

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Expansion of the Pro-Finish Cabinet Line

EQUIPMENT: Since the introduction of the PRO-FINISH Cabinet Line in 1983, Empire has continued to add cabinet sizes and equipment types to meet the ever-growing market demand. In the early 80’s, we had only 4 to 6 basic cabinet sizes to choose from and a limited amount of cabinet options. Through the years, Empire has…

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“Getting Better All the Time”

This old Beatles’ lyric serves as an apt description of a business destined for a brighter future. And continuing product improvement represents just one way Empire follows the tune. Recent examples of our product improvements start with the PF-6060-RS. This piece of equipment benefits from the following modifications:

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Pro-Lifter Cabinets Adjust Vertically to Optimize Operator Access

A new series of Pro-Finish® cabinets, dubbed the Pro-Lifter Style, helps operators work more effectively by eliminating the stresses caused by stooping or reaching to an uncomfortable glove height. Available in a variety of sizes, these modified Empire cabinets move up or down by five inches from our standard Pro-Finish® glove height of 44 inches.

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Air Blasting Takes the Glare Off the Electrical Grid

Tales conflict about which First Lady put the damper on reflections from overhead electrical cables. Some sources point to Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the US’s only four-time President. She allegedly complained about the glare from aluminum cables interfering with her watching the beautiful birds perched atop. Others claim Lyndon Johnson’s wife, Lady Bird, took the…

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Vertical Door Saves Space and Enhances Operator Access on Pro-Finish ® Basket Blasters

The vertical door, a new factory-installed option on BB2 & BB4-3K basket blasters, makes these small-parts workhorses more attractive in tight production areas. Beyond conserving operating space and improving access for loading parts, the vertical door’s up-down path contributes to a cleaner production environment by minimizing media “fallout” during door openings. The vertical door represents…

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