- Abrasive Blasting
- A surface treatment process using a stream of abrasive material to clean, finish, or modify a surface.
- Batch Processing Air Blast System
- An abrasive air blasting method where parts are loaded and processed together in a single cycle.
- Continuous Processing Air Blast System
- An abrasive air blasting method where parts are continuously loaded and processed without stopping the machine.
- Indexing Turntable
- A rotating platform that indexes parts through an abrasive air blast cycle for thorough coverage.
- In-Line System
- An abrasive air blast system where parts move through a blast chamber on a conveyor, rather than a turntable.
- Make-Up Hopper
- A system that replenishes virgin abrasive media into the system to maintain consistent results.
- Media Flow Controls
- Mechanisms that regulate the flow of abrasive material to ensure a consistent blast.
- Oscillator
- A mechanical component that moves blast nozzles in linear, horizontal, and vertical paths.
- Pressure Blast Nozzles
- Nozzles that propel abrasive material using pressurized air.
- Pro-Finish® Abrasive Air Blasters
- A term used by Empire to describe its line of standard and modified abrasive air blast cabinets designed for productivity and consistency.
- Rotary Head Abrasive Air Blasters
- An assembly of multiple blast nozzles on a rotating head, providing omni-directional blast coverage.
- Shot Peening
- A process of surface strengthening by bombarding the surface with small media.
- Silicosis
- A serious respiratory disease caused by inhaling silica dust, formerly associated with sandblasting.
- Single-Piece Flow Cell Automated Abrasive Blast Systems
- A compact, single-station blasting system designed for processing individual parts one at a time.
- Suction Blast Nozzles
- Nozzles that propel abrasive material using air suction to draw it into the blast stream.
