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Modern structural steel fabrication requires effective surface preparation before painting or coating. Shot blasting has become an essential step in ensuring steel components meet strict painting and corrosion protection standards.
Through a long-standing partnership with Wheelabrator, FICEP S.p.A. offers one of the most advanced ranges of shot blasting systems for structural steel fabrication.
These machines are designed to deliver reliable and efficient cleaning of steel surfaces before painting, coating or galvanising processes.
A&S Machinery Sales supplies structural steel fabrication machinery throughout Australia and New Zealand, helping fabrication companies improve productivity and surface preparation quality.
Advanced Shot Blasting Solutions for Steel Fabrication
Advanced Shot Blasting Solutions for Steel Fabrication
Many fabrication projects today require strict surface preparation standards prior to painting or coating. Shot blasting removes mill scale, rust and contaminants from steel surfaces, creating the correct profile for protective coatings.
By combining FICEP automation expertise with Wheelabrator blasting technology, these systems provide highly efficient and automated solutions for surface preparation in structural steel workshops.
Wheelabrator has extensive experience in shot blasting technology used in demanding industries such as:
Automotive manufacturing
Steel mills
Shipbuilding
Aerospace
Structural steel fabrication
TITAN ETA Blast Wheel Technology
TITAN ETA Blast Wheel Technology
A key feature of these shot blasting machines is the patented TITAN ETA blast wheel, developed by Wheelabrator.
This blast wheel technology delivers high blasting energy while reducing power consumption, making it one of the most efficient blasting solutions available.
Advantages of TITAN ETA Wheels
High blasting speed
Efficient abrasive distribution
Reduced energy consumption
Improved cleaning performance
Lower operating costs
The blast chamber itself is constructed using high-strength manganese steel, providing excellent durability and long service life in heavy-duty fabrication environments.
RB G Series Shot Blasting Machine
RB G Series Shot Blasting Machine
The RB G Series shot blasting machine is one of the most proven and widely used blasting systems for structural steel fabrication.
The machine features a compact blast chamber and straight wheel configuration, allowing efficient blasting performance while maintaining a reduced machine footprint.
The RB G Series is equipped with TITAN ETA blast wheel technology, which produces a controlled and evenly distributed abrasive stream known as the “hotspot.”
This ensures consistent surface preparation quality across the entire steel component.
Key Features
Compact machine layout
High-performance blasting efficiency
TITAN ETA blast wheel technology
Even abrasive distribution (hotspot)
Consistent surface cleaning results
Reliable performance for steel fabrication workshops
Processing Capability
Processing Capability
FICEP shot blasting systems are designed to provide efficient and consistent surface preparation for structural steel components.
Available Process
Shot blasting
This process removes mill scale, rust and contaminants while creating the correct surface profile required for protective coatings and paint systems.
Section Shapes Processed
Section Shapes Processed
FICEP shot blasting machines can process a wide range of structural steel sections used in fabrication.
Structural Steel Sections
Beams
Angles
Flats
Channels
Square tubes
Rectangular tubes
Steel plates
These machines are ideal for cleaning and preparing steel components used in buildings, bridges, infrastructure and industrial structures.
Shot Blasting Before Painting – Surface Preparation Standards
Shot Blasting Before Painting – Surface Preparation Standards
Proper surface preparation is essential for achieving long-lasting protective coatings.
Shot blasting is commonly used to achieve SA2.5 surface preparation, as defined by ISO 8501-1.
SA2.5 Surface Preparation
SA2.5 is often referred to as “Near White Metal Blast Cleaning.”
At this level of surface preparation, the steel surface must be free from:
Mill scale
Rust
Oil and grease
Paint coatings
Dirt and contaminants
Only very slight traces of staining are permitted.
Achieving SA2.5 ensures excellent paint adhesion and long-term corrosion protection.
High Productivity Shot Blasting
High Productivity Shot Blasting
FICEP shot blasting machines are designed to process large volumes of structural steel components quickly and efficiently.
The combination of high-performance blast wheels and automated material handling allows fabrication workshops to maintain high productivity levels while ensuring consistent cleaning quality.
Typical Applications
Structural steel beams
Bridge components
Steel plates
Hollow structural sections
Fabricated assemblies
These systems ensure steel components are properly cleaned and prepared before painting or coating processes.
Structural Steel Fabrication Machinery
Structural Steel Fabrication Machinery
A&S Machinery Sales supplies a wide range of structural steel fabrication machinery, including:
CNC beam drilling machines
CNC angle processing machines
Plate processing machines
Robotic beam coping systems
Steel marking machines
Shot blasting systems
Our machinery solutions help fabrication companies improve productivity, accuracy and automation in steel fabrication workshops.
Request More Information
Request More Information
If you would like more information, please contact A&S Machinery Sales.
Our team will be pleased to assist in selecting the most suitable machine for your requirements.
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