• The Drester Blaster Clam from Redashe can be used
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on a variety of machine parts, including vehicle wheels, brake discs, drainage pumps, cylinder heads and injection moulds.
A blasted surface gives perfect adhesion for bonding, soldering, priming and painting, says Redashe. Bead blasting is safe and leaves no mess — all blasting is carried out in an enclosed chamber of 700mm diameter.
A big tilt-up lid simplifies loading while a toughened, scratch resistant, horizontal glass panel and exterior fluorescent lamp gives clear visibility during blasting. Built-in cuffs and separate gloves offer the operator protection and unrestricted movement.
The Drester Blaster Clam's re-cycling system ensures that you are always firing clean medium. Its quick-change coupling facilitates a rapid substitution of medium container.
The medium type used depends on the desired result — aluminium silicate is better suited to ferris metal; while glass beads should be used on more delicate materials, such as aluminium, copper, bronze and even wood.
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