Portable Blaster

A

Low profile reduces the strain of lifting heavy bags of grit. Deep position of built-in screen eliminates the need for height-raising add-on screens.

B

E-Z Fill (Patent No. 4,557,825) breaks bags on contact, eliminating cutting and manipulating heavy bags. Built-in screen stops debris that clogs and shuts down other types of blasters. Large, six-inch opening saves time by permitting faster refills.

G

Flexible air line simplifies maintenance, prevents air leaks and eliminates performance-robbing pressure drops caused by multiple fittings.

H

The Sure-Flo grit valve delivers reliable, precise performance and can be serviced easily in the field.

C

Sound attenuator reduces noise.

E

Compact, front-mounted controls reduce the chance of damage when loading or unloading from trucks. Slim design lets you wheel SuperBlast through narrow door-ways with no damage to piping. Petcock, a safety precaution, allows you to signal the operator and shut down the systems at the pressure vessel.

I

Rugged pressure vessel meets ASME and National Board standards.

D

Dry-Flo moisture and oil separator keeps you blasting by removing water that can lead to media caking or freezing and assures smooth media flow. It keeps you up and running, even under adverse conditions.

F

Large piping assures ample air-volume for high-speed blasting. 1" provided on 350 models and 1-1/4" on 650 and 1050 models.

J

Lifting eyes simplify loading onto trucks.

K

Wide handle with guards make moving easier and safer. You can store the unit upside-down because it has no above-rim projections.

MODEL

350

650

1050

Pressure Vessel Construction

ASME

ASME

ASME

Media Capacity (lbs)*

350

650

1050

Tank Diameter

18"

24"

30"

Filling Height

40"

50"

58"

Weight (lbs)

250

415

750

SuperBlast XL Packages

SuperBlast portable blasters are available in three sizes with 3.5 ft³, 6.5 ft³, 10.5 ft³ media capacities. All three models, designated as "350," "650" and "1050" respectively, can be purchased with either 680 or 780 remote control systems and with XL packages including the following OSHA approved accessories:

• BH-8 respirator helmet including 50 helmet lenses

• Personal air filter

• 25-foot starter breathing hose

• 25 feet of blast hose with couplings for 350 models

• 50 feet of blast hose with couplings for 650 and 1050

• DC3-4 Di-Carb nozzle for 350 model

• DCV-6 Di-Carb nozzle for 650 and 1050

• Package of 10 coupling washers

• Package of 10 nozzle washers

Empire gives you the choice of two remote operating systems. Either can be specified with pneumatic or electric controls and all conform to OSHA. The four configurations share a simple, reliable design that shuts down blasting when the "on/off" trigger is released for operator safety. The key difference between the electric and pneumatic arrangements is that the electric systems perform better in cold weather and provide faster "start/stop," especially when the pressure vessel is far from the operator.
Manual controls, which can later be upgraded to remotes, are also available, but these systems require a tender at the vessel to assist in operating the system.

Empire's Saf-Stop II control device (Patent No. 3,834,082) adds essential safety to any blasting operation by shutting down the system if the pneumatic control hose gets cut, crimped or crushed. The control comes with a large, easy-to-manage handle protected by a guard.

Another control option, which can be added at the handle, is Empire's exclusive Grit-Mizer device. With Grit-Mizer, the operator dials in the right grit flow for conditions by adjusting the air-to-grit ratio remotely from the handle. Grit flow can even be stopped completely for blow-off work.

A key to the popularity of SuperBlast portables is our Sure-Flo grit valve and media regulator (Patent No. 4,518,145). The media path through the valve is straight down, assuring dependable flow. Abrasive media contact only one part, a gum-rubber pinch tube. Not only is the tube exceptionally long lasting, it is also inexpensive and simple to replace, even in the field, meaning you enjoy more productive time and virtually maintenance-free operation.

With the Sure-Flo, metering is easy and precise, saving you mountains of media. It's as simple as turning a handle. Also,a variety of tube sizes are available to meet special application requirements.