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Classic Blast Machines (Rev. G)

Classic Blast Machines (Rev. G)
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23339 Classic Blast Machines.qxp 8/23/11 4:38 PM Page 1

Classic Clemco - Tough, Reliable, Quality Blast Machines larger storage of abrasive. Urethane-coated pop-up valve with external sleeve for long life and fast pres- door for easy access to Heavy-gauge construction pressure vessel fabricated for rugged field service. Built to ASME standards. Most models registered in most Canadian provinces. Conical 35° bottom ensures uninterrupted abrasive flow. 45° abrasive flow into air sive. Eliminates premature wear found in 90° systems. A tough stainless steel plate meters precisely. Clean-out provides access to foreign Self-cleaning exhaust muffler...

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CLEMCO ABRASIVE METERING VALVES Application Guide Metering Valves — Precise Abrasive Metering One of the most important features of the blast machine is the abrasive metering valve. Selecting the right valve for your application is the key to productivity and efficiency. The FSV, Quantum, and Sentinel valves are designed to feed abrasive into the air stream at 45 degrees. This design feature eliminates turbulence, minimizes wear on fittings, and ensures smooth, consistent flow. Manual Quantum The Quantum valve handles all types of media; minerals, slags, and metallic. Its design allows for...

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Blast Machine Systems Rugged, Reliable, Proven More than fifty years of reliable field service have made Clemco blast machines the preferred equipment for industrial blasting and painting contractors. Clemco machines are built tough to endure real world use. With wear-parts positioned for quick replacement, Clemco blast machines virtually eliminate downtime, so they spend more time at the job site; less time in the shop. Choose from 1/2-cu. ft. to 20-cu. ft. capacity, in portable or stationary models — blast machine only or machine system. Take the guesswork out of buying a blast machine by...

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Blast Machines with a working pressure of 150 psi. Decades of experience enable Clemco to produce blast machines suitable for a wide 2 cubic foot capacity 3 cubic foot capacity A mid-size blast machine, a favorite of rental yards. 6 cubic foot capacity This larger capacity blast machine is the obvious choice for professional blasting contractors, shipyards, railcar re-man facili- ties and large scale industrial production. 7 cubic foot capacity 8 cubic foot capacity Dual blast chambers permit con- tinuous blasting. The 8 cuft machine can be equipped with twin outlets allowing two opera-...

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23339 Classic Blast Machines.qxp 8/23/11 4:39 PM Page 6 Remote Controls — Critical Operator Safety Accessory OSHA’s requirements for remote-controlled blasting safety lie at the heart of Clemco Remote Control Systems: “Abrasive blast cleaning nozzles shall be equipped with an operating valve which must be held open manually...” OSHA 1926.302 (b) (10) and 29CFR 1910.244 (b) “A ‘deadman’ control device shall be provided at the nozzle end of the blasting hose ...to provide direct cut-off (of abrasive to the blast hose) in the event the blaster loses control of the hose...” OSHA 1915.34 (c) (1)...

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Apart from respiratory protection, the most important blasting safety accessory is the remote control. All Clemco remote control systems meet the OSHA requirements for remote-controlled blasting. Clemco's RLX remote control handle— Control Handle Single Line Sentinel Pneumatic Remote Controls For applications that require frequent starts and stops, machines should be equipped with Sentinel pressure-hold pneumatic remote controls, which keep the blast machine under pressure but allow the operator to start and stop blasting as frequently as needed. The machine is pressurized and depressurized...

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** 10 cu. ft. machines manufactured before 1983 use different pop-up valve and seat. Consult your Clemco distributor for details. MSV, FSV, and LPV abrasive metering valves are suitable for blasting with mineral and slag expendable media. The Quantum and Sentinel metering valves handle all common media including steel grit. ACS is an optional accessory for TLR pressure release remotes with Sentinel metering valves and is standard on machines with Sentinel pressure hold remotes. Remote Controls: Remote control systems have valves matched in size to the blast machine piping. Remote control...

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