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  • Batch Finish Parts up to 24" Long
  • Process 800 Pounds per Cycle
  • Deliver Consistent, On-Spec Results
Empire's Continuous-Belt Air Blasters process multiple parts with the speed and economy of our Basket Blasters while expanding the envelope of tumble blasting from nuts and bolts to heavier work pieces.

Our CB-3.5 machines, available with either pressure or suction blast systems, automate cleaning, peening, deburring, profiling, finishing and many other surface conditioning tasks. Plus, they handle a vast range of parts formed from casting and injection molding, as well as the molds used to produce the parts. Often, no other finishing method can compare to these heavy-duty production machines in terms of speed and quality results.

Operation is simple: Load parts onto a rugged perforated belt, set the precision timer, and the CB-3.5 does the rest. By tumbling parts within multiple abrasive blast streams, these machines deliver consistent results automatically.

Two models are available: a CB-3.5-S suction system and our more aggressive CB-3.5-P pressure unit, normally preferred in shot peening and other high intensity applications. Both machines have a part-load capacity of 800 pounds.

Empire’s Continuous-Belt Air Blasters process parts of varying shapes, sizes and weights automatically.

Empire’s Continuous-Belt Blasters unload parts with the push of a button. Once processing is complete, the operator opens the door, pushes the "reverse" button and the barrel rotates in the opposite direction to feed work pieces into a post-processing bin.
Continuous-Belt Air Blasters
Unit of Measure
Items Continuous-Belt Air Blasters
CB-3.5-P
Continuous-Belt Air Blasters - Pressure Unit
Continuous-Belt Air Blasters
CB-3.5-S
Continuous-Belt Air Blasters - Suction System
Dimensions (D x W x H) Total CB System Volume N/A 195 x 170 x 140 in
Dimensions (D x W x H) CB Air-Blast Enclosure, Exterior N/A 59 x 42-1/2 x 104 in
Dimensions (D x W x H) Reclaim System, Exterior N/A 62 x 62 x 108 in
Dimensions (D x W x H) Dust Collector, Exterior N/A 35 x 40 x 116 in
CB Part Loading Door (W x H) N/A 29 x 24 in
Barrel Heads Construction N/A 4 gauge steel
Belt Construction N/A 1/2" reinforced rubber
Blast Enclosure Construction N/A 4 & 6 gauge steel
Dust Collector Construction N/A 14 gauge
Reclaimer Construction N/A 11 gauge
Abrasive Charge Capacities N/A 700 to 800 lbs N/A 300 to 400 lbs
Dust Collector, Air flow at 11" S. P. Capacities N/A 1200 cfm
Dust Collector, Filtration Area Capacities N/A 452 ft²
Dust Collector, Discharge Drum Capacities N/A 16 gal
Reclaimer Capacities N/A 1200 cfm
Work Mill Capacity N/A 800 lbs3-1/2 ft³
Blast Nozzles/Guns Quantity N/A 3 pressure nozzles N/A 4 MH-3 guns
Blast Nozzles/Guns Size N/A 5/16" short venturi N/A 3/8" wide spray
Blast Nozzles/Guns Material N/A Boron
Blast Nozzles/Guns Pipe string N/A 1 in
Continuous-Belt Air Blaster Features N/A Continuous-Belt Air Blaster Features
Electricals Primary Supply N/A 460V/60Hz/3-phase
Standard Features N/A
  • Automatic pulse cleaning of cartridge dust-collection filters
  • NEMA 12 enclosure housing Allen Bradley processor and electrical components
  • Nozzle oscillator
  • Rubber lined loading door with LED safety system
  • Precision timer
  • External barrel-head adjustments
  • Tunable media reclaimer with Ultrawear lining and externally replaceable wear plates
  • System sound dampener
  • Safety interlocks on access doors
  • Rake-off system for extended belt life
Options N/A Automatic Media Make-Up System provides fine control of the abrasive or shot mix in applications requiring precise, repeatable surface conditioning.
Warranty N/A BEST WARRANTY IN THE INDUSTRY
Three-years limited on parts

Empire Air-Blast Products
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