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News Release from: Wheelabrator Group | Subject: Diablo conveyor wheelblast machine at Flogas
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 April 2008
Grit blasting machine brings work back
in-house
A wheel-type grit blasting machine from Wheelabrator has improved efficiency and reduced outsourcing at a gas cylinder refurbishing plant.
one of the UK's leading suppliers of liquid petroleum, Flogas, said that a wheel-type grit blasting machine has increased its quality and production rates, improved efficiency and reduced outsourcing at its Staveley gas cylinder refurbishing plant The Wheelabrator Group supplied a diablo conveyor wheelblast machine so all cylinder refurbishment could take place iat Staveley
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 26 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Flogas cylinders in need of grit blasting used to be subcontracted and refurbished off site.
Flogas now performs the entire refurbishment process on one site, making it easier to control and increasing overall production rates.
Cylinder supply chain manager at Flogas, Simon Eldridge, said that with refurbishment now taking place on-site the process is streamlined, and more time and cost effective.
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Eldridge said: "We chose Wheelabrator Group because of its service reputation, market knowledge, proven machine innovation and tried and tested equipment solutions.
It has allowed us to achieve improved quality standards and take full control of our process.
Producing a professional product reinforces our service message, which is why investments of this nature are key contributions to the ongoing success of Flogas." Cylinders are now processed through the roller conveyor machine, which removes old paint, previous zinc coatings and any rust on the surface.
The steel is left clean and ready for the new zinc application.
Once completed, the cylinder is safe to go back into circulation for up to another 15 years.
UK field sales manager at Wheelabrator Group, Rob Goodwin, said: "The requirements and timescales from the customer were very specific.
We commissioned the machine to include a diablo mechanism to rotate the cylinders as they pass through, providing maximum cleaning capabilities, and an automated loading and unloading facility to maintain high levels of production efficiency.
The client's expectations on timings were also met, with the machine delivered on time and to schedule".
Goodwin said that roller machines are ideal for providing continuous and increased production flow.
Once up and running they require very little operator interaction allowing labour to be allocated more effectively.
With the introduction of this new blast equipment, Flogas is now seeing one cylinder being cleaned every thirty seconds. Request a free brochure from Wheelabrator Group ...
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