Why Shot blasting Machines Help in Industrial Manufacturing

So, if you are searching for an efficient and cost-effective method for surface preparation, shot blasting is always worth considering. Below, let us learn more about shot blasting and examine how shot blasting equipment may assist with flooring operations.

How Does Shot Blasting Work?

Shot blasting removes trash from concrete, metal, and other industrial surfaces. It is comparable to sandblasting but more effective. A shot blasting machine has a centrifugal blast wheel that spins at high speed during shot blasting and cleans the surface with tiny steel shot pellets. In the process the attached dust control unit separates dust, debris and shot of which the latter is fed back into the hopper. This cleans the surface.

Applications of Shot Blasting Machines

Shot blasting machines are widely used in applications where cleaning surfaces is essential. Examples of surfaces that can benefit from shot blasting include iron and steel decking, concrete, screed and resins. With the machine’s abrasive material and a high-speed rotating disc, it can blast through almost any surface at high velocity and leave a smooth quality surface.


Shot blasting is sometimes called dustless blasting because, in contrast to the sandblasting process, it does not generate a significant quantity of dust and has significantly less impact on the surrounding ecosystem. Because a shot blasting machine is similar to a closed chamber, the dust particles created during the blasting process are contained inside the machine and then transferred into an attached dust control unit, rather than released into the surrounding environment, preventing pollution.

How Shot Blasting Machines Help in Industrial Manufacturing

Now that you know what shot blasting is, we’d like to tell you more about the benefits of shot blasting and some other ways that surfaces are often made better. We’ll also tell you more about the most common types of shots and show you how they work best in different situations.


Read on to know more of the essential benefits of using shot blasting to clean and prepare surfaces:

  • Shot blasting eliminates the need to use harsh chemicals that are bad for the environment.
  • Shot blasting can speed up production, give you more options for abrasives, and make blast patterns more accurate.
  • Dust, scales, and chemical deposits are no longer on the surface. Shot blasting won’t take away the bare metal when it’s used to remove scales.
  • Shot blasting makes it easier for protective coatings like epoxy or paint to stick to a shot-blasted surface. It can also help find flaws or problems on the surface.
  • Surface protective coats last longer and are more durable when they stick better to clean, scale-free surfaces that have been shot blasted.

Get Your Shot Blasting Machines at Multi-Hire Power Tools!

Multi-Hire is the place to be for your projects requiring shot blasting machines. We offer a wide range of tools, machines, and equipment you can purchase or hire. Apart from shot blasting, we can also cater to jobs that involve grinding and polishing, floor sanding, mixing, floor stripper and scraper, and many more!


Be sure to contact us on 03455 613633 today or visit our website at https://www.multi-hire.co.uk should you have further enquiries.

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