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Wheelabrator® keeps up with winds of change

08 September 2009

As Wind Turbines are playing an increasing role in renewable energy power generation, Wheelabrators' Plate and Structural Steel systems are meeting the needs of Wind Turbine manufacturers.

The surface finishing specialists' fully automated plate systems are designed to descale and remove rust from plate with the horizontal shot blast plate machine models being specially developed to meet the needs of various industries including the Wind Power sector. The machine effectively pre-cleans large plates for wind tower sections and components, eliminating the high labor costs associated with manual air blasting.

Wheelabrator plate machines are available for plate sizes up to 15-feet wide and can easily be integrated into Wheelabrator Preservation Lines for automatic painting. There are three models to choose from depending on customers' needs and each comes equipped with a pass height range of 20-inches to 48-inches with custom heights available on request. The plate machines come with EZEFIT® blast wheels for exceptional performance and reliability while increasing productivity and reducing maintenance.


The plate system blast compartments are constructed of manganese steel and equipped with replaceable cast ship lapped Long-Lyfe® liners in line designed for a heavy-duty continuous operation using steel shot media. Roll conveyors are available to meet varying part load and length requirements for individual customers. A combination of brush and blow-off options also contributes to the ease of automatic operations.

The low profile system provides a reduced overall height, allowing for installation in facilities with limited height requirements. This enables routine maintenance and inspection actions to be performed near floor level which is a convenient and efficient solution for any plant site.

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