Endless Belt Tumble Blast Machine for High-Volume Production
The Guyson EB1 Endless Belt Tumble Blast System combines continuous part movement with controlled blast coverage to deliver advanced batch deburring, deflashing, cleaning, cosmetic finishing and surface preparation.
Endless Belt Tumble Blast Machine Features
Four Guyson Model 900 blast guns to ensure maximum
coverageAbrasive resistant endless belt, driven by a variable speed
motor, to ensure continuous part movementOptional window guard to enhance wear resistance
Post-blast air wash to remove any residual blast media and
dustSiemens HMI control panel providing full control of blast
processing and real time trackingComponent load capability of up to 50kg and 30L in volume to maximise productivity of high-volume productions
The Details Behind The Batch Blast Machine
Engineered for saturation grit blasting high volumes of small components, the Guyson EB1 blasting process features four Guyson Model 900 blast guns, mounted on a fully adjustable support arm. This configuration allows each gun to be positioned independently, ensuring the optimum angle of attack and stand-off distance, from both the tumble belt and components for consistent, high-quality results.
Each blast gun is equipped with its own electrical switch, enabling operators to adjust individual guns and the blasting process in real time to suit specific finishing application needs. Once blasting is complete, an integrated post-blast air wash removes any residual blast media and dust, leaving components clean and ready for the next stage of production.
At the core of the Guyson EB1 design is a durable 6mm multi-ply tear and abrasive resistant rubber belt, driven by a variable speed motor. Fully adjustable via the HMI control panel, the belt speed can be precisely matched to the application, ensuring components are tumbled effectively whilst minimising the risk of damage.
The intuitive HMI/PLC interface gives operators complete control over the blasting process, allowing them to create, edit and store recipes, as well as adjust blasting speed, belt speed and cycle duration to deliver their desired results.
Designed to maximise productivity, Guyson’s small parts batch tumble blasting machine combines fast cycle times with a generous load capacity and flexible process control.
The Guyson EB1’s versatility makes it well suited to a wide range of production volumes, component geometries, finishing requirements and industrial applications.
Do You Require An Endless Belt Tumble Blast Machine For Your Application?
To help customers identify the most suitable system for their requirements, Guyson offer a free, no obligation test and evaluation service. Combining industry leading facilities and an experienced service team, Guyson’s test and evaluation service provides process qualification and tailored recommendations to support informed decision making. Contact the Guyson team today.
FAQs
What is an endless belt tumble blast machine?
An endless belt tumbleblast machine automatically blast cleans batches of small metal components by tumbling them through a controlled abrasive stream.
What components can be tumble blasted?
Typical components include:
- Fasteners
- Castings
- Machined parts
- Springs
- Pressings
- Forgings
What are the typical applications carried out by a batch finishing machine?
- Cosmetic finishing of non-ferrous castings
- Removal of light burrs and scale from die-castings, forgings and other alloy components
- Pre-treatment of metal prior to coating or rubber bonding
- Cleaning and preparation for reconditioning auto parts
- Glass bead peening
- Deflashing thermoset plastic mouldings
Is automated tumble blasting only for large manufacturers?
No. Whilst large producers benefit most from the throughput, smaller operations are increasingly adopting the tumble blast method too. Guyson range of tumble blast systems, from the T40 & T50 tumble baskets, to the EB1 endless belt system, provides smaller manufacturers flexibility for diverse production volumes, batch sizes, and methods of tumbling the parts.
Which industries use tumble blasting?
Typical industries include:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Medical
- Fastener manufacturing
- General engineering
Can recipes or process settings be stored on a tumble blast machine for repeatable production?
Yes, the intuitive HMI/PLC interface, integrated into the tumble blast systems, gives operators complete control over the blasting process, allowing them to create, edit and store recipes, as well as adjust blasting speed, belt speed and cycle duration to deliver their desired results.
What is the difference between tumble blasting and manual blasting?
Compared to manual finishing, automated tumble blasting delivers more consistent results, higher throughput, improved operator safety, lower cost per part and built-in quality control for repeatable production.
What is the difference between tumble blasting with a basket and an endless belt?
Both processes automate the blast finishing of high-volume small metal components however they use different methods to tumble the parts.
Tumble blasting with a basket involves a rotating perforated basket to expose the components to the blast stream, whilst endless belt tumble blasting uses a continuously rotating belt to gently tumble parts beneath the blast stream.