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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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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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Empire has developed an Indexing Turntable

PROCESS: Empire has developed an Indexing Turntable with a horizontal and vertical oscillator to process pistons for an engine rebuilder. The process incorporates ceramic media for cleaning of the complete outside with no product damage. Due to their increased production, the previous cleaning method had to be upgraded but they also wanted to look at…

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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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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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Surface Cleaning with Baking Soda Blasting

• PROCESS: Clean surface mold contamination, smoke damage, soot, graffiti, coatings and oily by products from virtually any substrates like wood, brick, concrete and metal with fine media like “Baking Soda” and starch. • INDUSTRIES: Restoration & Cleaning Services, Industrial Maintenance, etc.

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Empire Abrasive Reclaimer Wear Resistance Options

RECLAIMER WEAR: For improved overall system reliability, Empire provides various wear resistant options for increasing the life of its air blast equipment. The ABRASIVE RECLAIMER is one of the most directly affected components. It demands very aggressive wear considerations. The reclaimer is unique because it is in the direct flow of abrasive 100 % of…

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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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