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PORTABLE BLASTER
Super-Blast & Econo-Blast
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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. |
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G
Flexible air
line simplifies
maintenance, prevents
air leaks and eliminates
performance-robbing
pressure drops caused by
multiple fittings. |
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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. |
H
The Sure-Flo
grit valve
delivers reliable,
precise performance and
can be serviced easily
in the field. |
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C
Sound attenuator
reduces noise. |
I
Rugged pressure
vessel meets
ASME and National Board
standards. |
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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. |
J
Lifting eyes
simplify
loading onto trucks. |
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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. |
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.
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K
Wide handle
with guards make moving
easier and safer. You
can store the unit
upside-down because it
has no above-rim
projections. |
Empire Blast System Packages
[350]
[650]
[1050]
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MODEL |
350 |
650 |
1050 |
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Pressure Vessel
Construction |
ASME |
ASME |
ASME |
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Media Capacity (lbs)* |
350 |
650 |
1050 |
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Tank Diameter |
18" |
24" |
30" |
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Filling Height |
40" |
50" |
58" |
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Weight (lbs) |
250 |
415 |
750 |
Media capacity based on a bulk
density of 100 lbs per cubic foot.
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SuperBlast XL Packages |
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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: |
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BH-8 respirator
helmet including 50
helmet lenses
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Personal air filter
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25-foot starter
breathing hose
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25 feet of blast
hose with couplings
for 350 models
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50 feet of blast
hose with couplings
for 650 and 1050
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DC3-4 Di-Carb nozzle
for 350 model
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DCV-6 Di-Carb nozzle
for 650 and 1050
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Package of 10
coupling washers
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Package of 10 nozzle
washers
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System Sizing
Chart (at 100
psi nozzle pressure)
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Nozzle |
Hose I.D. |
Optimum
Vessel
Size |
Minimum
Compressor
Size |
Approximate |
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(No.) |
I.D. |
(Blast) |
(Air Supply) |
(SCFM) |
(HP)* |
Blast
Time
(Min.) |
Media
Use
(lbs/hr) |
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#2 |
1/8" |
1/2" |
3/4" |
100
150 |
20 |
5 |
35
50 |
175 |
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#3 |
3/16" |
1/2 to 3/4" |
1" |
150 to
350 |
45 |
10 |
25
45 |
250 |
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#4 |
1/4" |
3/4 to 1" |
1 to 1-1/4" |
350 |
81 |
18 |
45 |
500 |
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#5 |
5/16" |
1 to 1-1/4" |
1-1/4" |
650 |
137 |
30.5 |
50 |
800 |
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#6 |
3/8" |
1 to 1-1/4" |
1-1/2" |
650
1050 |
196 |
44 |
35
55 |
1150 |
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#7 |
7/16" |
1-1/2" |
2" |
1050 |
254 |
56.5 |
40 |
1600 |
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#8 |
1/2" |
1-1/2" |
2" |
1050 |
338 |
75 |
30 |
2000 |
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#10 |
5/8" |
1-1/2" |
3" |
1050 |
548 |
122 |
20 |
3300 |
HP: Use horsepower figures for
reference only as actual air output
may
vary between compressors with the
same horsepower rating.
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Control Systems Designed
for Safety and Profit
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. |
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780 (pot-under
pressure) controls,
used with Empire's
SuperBlast, PRS and
FaStrip systems, stop
blasting when the
"on/off" trigger is
released while
maintaining pressure in
the vessel. This
arrangement, which
conserves compressed air
and is easiest on system
components, is
especially useful for
spot blasting because of
the fast restarts it
provides. |
680 (blow-down)
controls, used on
SuperBlast and Econo-Blast
portables, vent pressure
from the vessel when the
"on/off" trigger is
released. This setup
makes blasting easier
for a single operator
and permits automatic
grit refills. |
Air
Requirement & Media Consumption
Chart
Nozzle
Inside Orifice |
PSI |
60 |
70 |
80 |
90 |
100 |
120 |
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3/16" |
Air (CFM) |
30 |
33 |
38 |
41 |
45 |
-- |
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Horsepower |
7.0 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
9.5 |
10.0 |
-- |
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Media (lbs/hr) |
171 |
196 |
216 |
238 |
264 |
-- |
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1/4" |
Air (CFM) |
54 |
61 |
68 |
74 |
81 |
97 |
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Horsepower |
12.0 |
13.5 |
15.0 |
16.5 |
18.0 |
21.5 |
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Media (lbs/hr) |
312 |
354 |
408 |
448 |
494 |
582 |
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5/16" |
Air (CFM) |
89 |
101 |
113 |
126 |
137 |
152 |
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Horsepower |
20.0 |
22.5 |
25.5 |
28.0 |
30.5 |
34.0 |
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Media (lbs/hr) |
534 |
604 |
672 |
740 |
812 |
912 |
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3/8" |
Air (CFM) |
126 |
143 |
161 |
173 |
196 |
220 |
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Horsepower |
28.0 |
32.0 |
36.0 |
38.5 |
44.0 |
49.0 |
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Media (lbs/hr) |
764 |
864 |
960 |
1,052 |
1,152 |
1,320 |
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7/16" |
Air (CFM) |
170 |
194 |
217 |
240 |
254 |
300 |
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Horsepower |
38.0 |
43.5 |
48.5 |
53.5 |
56.5 |
67.0 |
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Media (lbs/hr) |
1,032 |
1,176 |
1,312 |
1,448 |
1,584 |
1,800 |
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1/2" |
Air (CFM) |
224 |
252 |
280 |
309 |
338 |
392 |
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Horsepower |
50.0 |
56.0 |
62.5 |
69.0 |
75.0 |
87.5 |
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Media (lbs/hr) |
1,336 |
1,512 |
1,680 |
1,856 |
2,024 |
2,352 |
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5/8" |
Air (CFM) |
356 |
404 |
452 |
504 |
548 |
611 |
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Horsepower |
79.5 |
90.0 |
100.5 |
112.0 |
122.0 |
136.0 |
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Media (lbs/hr) |
2,136 |
2,424 |
2,712 |
3,024 |
3,288 |
3,668 |
Media consumption rates, labeled as
"Media (lbs/hr)" in the chart
above, are based
upon media having a bulk density of
100 pounds per cubic foot.
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Saf-Stop
II Safety Switch w/
Grit-Mizer Option
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. |

Saf-Stop
II remote control handle
with Grit-Mizer option
provides maximum safety
and operator control. |
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The
Sure-Flo Grit Valve
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.
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Patented Sure-Flo
valve brings any blaster
up to a higher level of
performance and, when
teamed with Empire
products, the
combination is
unbeatable. |
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