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Pangborn Gripper Blast Machines

Pangborn Gripper Blast Machines are the perfect surface cleaning machines for engine blocks and heads, grey iron, and aluminum.

Pangborn Gripper Blast Machines offer high volume production and minimal or no-tooling changes while processing a large volume of different size and configuration engine blocks, crank cases, gear housings, manifolds, heads, transmission cases, and other vehicle parts. Cleaning deep cavities in a cast iron or light metal casting quickly and cost effectively has always presented a challenge to companies in the automotive and off-highway vehicle industries. The size and weight of engine block and head components, as well as the presence of blind passages and internal cavities, make cleaning much more complicated.

When high volume production, flexibility, efficiency, minimal down-time, and cost-effective technical solutions are required, the fully automatic Pangborn Gripper Blast Machines are the preferred choice.

The Gripper Blast Machines clean engine blocks in varying sizes – from 4 cylinders to V10 diesels. The hydraulic load/unload mechanism is equipped with positive stop location to accurately position parts in the gripper. Depending on work piece configuration, the gripper rotation can be programmed to achieve the desired coverage and an improved cleaning efficiency on specific areas.

The machine is equipped with a special system designed to rotate work pieces on one or two axes to evacuate residual abrasives after discharging. Advanced solutions for work piece handling are also available. All sides of the work piece are exposed to blasting, and the gripper jaw rotation allows for proper abrasive drainage.

Gripper blast machines from Pangborn are tailored to each customer’s unique requirements and specifications.

Finishing Process & Applications

  • Engine blocks, crank cases, gear housings, manifolds, heads, transmission cases, and other vehicle parts
  • Grey iron and aluminum

Models

  • GB
  • GR
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Pangborn Gripper Blast Machine Features, Benefits and Options

General Features and Benefits

P-41 Alloy and Steel Construction for:

  • Enhanced durability
  • Machine longevity

Genesis Wheel Technology:

  • Better abrasive control and improved flow boosts machine performance and productivity
  • Enhanced durability and longevity
  • Ease of maintenance
  • High/Low/Variable speed options for flexibility and precision

High Efficiency Separator:

  • Consistent blast quality and abrasive flow for a better finished product and more efficient operations
  • Optimized contaminant removal
  • Paint savings
  • Better abrasive life for cost savings

Electronics Package:

  • Multiple package options to meet your needs (Basic, PLC/Touch Screen, PC based)
  • Remote connectivity for easier and more efficient troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Back office integration and data collections for improved operations

Machine Specific Features

  • Robots for work piece loading and unloading
  • Work piece spacing device
  • Blast streams automatic inclination devices
  • Additional air blast modules for water and oil jackets internal cleaning
  • Production rate ranging from 200 pcs/h (standard versions) up to 450 pcs/h (carousel version) for different size and extended configuration work pieces

Standard Options

  • Magnetic separator
  • Separator on the Floor (SOFO)- Low headroom designs
  • Work handling fixtures
  • Split elevators
  • Hydraulics package
  • Shaker conveyor reclaim system
  • Automatic abrasive replenisher
  • 2 piece scalping drum
  • Dust collector (integral or external)
  • Magna Valves
  • Special Paint
Pangborn Gripper Blast Machines

Pangborn Gripper Blast Machines are the perfect surface cleaning machines for engine blocks and heads, grey iron, and aluminum.

General Benefits from Pangborn Blasting Systems

Customers of Pangborn’s surface preparation machines enjoy high quality, cost effective, operationally efficient shot blasting machines.

  • Improved production quality, volume, and speed with high volume single pass through or batch cycles that can be integrated into your production line
  • Elimination of multiple blast cycles, excessive abrasive consumption, and repeated maintenance
  • Increased production up-time as a result of easy installation, user-friendly operations, quick maintenance, and machine longevity
  • Flexibility where it matters, precision where it counts
  • Work piece appropriate handling
    • Batch or continuous processing
    • Rugged for heavy duty work
    • Smooth and shockless for fragile work

Features and options may vary by model and/or configuration. Speak with your Pangborn representative to learn more.

Pangborn: Making an Impact
A Leader in the Shot Blasting Solutions

Pangborn provides superior shot blasting equipment and surface preparation solutions. Our sales, engineering, and service teams design best-in-class solutions, parts, and service that help our customers drive operational excellence, realize improved total cost of ownership, and increased profitability.

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