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| Empire Abrasive Equipment Co | Langhorne, PA | |
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.jpg) | Indexing Turntables Because of their versatility, our Indexing Turntable machines handle a wide range of high-production jobs at a very attractive cost. We can tailor these machines to meet your needs with a minimum of custom engineering. With all of our automated systems, Empire supplies a custom piece of equipment tailored to your specific application.   | ||||||||
.jpg) | Continuous Turntables Empire's continuous turntable machines process parts while the operator is loading and unloading parts. Continuous turntables are especially advantageous when the parts being processed are inconsistent, requiring inspection. The operator can determine if the part needs to be run through a second time or flipped for 100% coverage. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Shot Peeners Empire offers custom-manufactured shot peening machines to meet your application or industry standard specification. Most peening systems include a vibratory classifier to insure the reclaimed media size is maintained for consistent results. Often, these machines include controllers and/or monitors with fault sensors to shut down the process if the system operates outside of preprogrammed parameters. These parameters may include blast pressure, shot flow, part rotation speed, and nozzle oscillation speed. | ||||||||
.jpg) | In-Line Machines Our In-Line Machines process parts on a continuous basis. These machines accept and unload work pieces handled manually or robotically. Standard conveyor belts are available in 20" or 24" widths and belt speed is variable to maximize production efficiency on different types of work pieces. We offer a full range of conveyors, including flat-belt, pinch-belt and pinch-roller systems. As always you have the choice of suction, pressure or continuous-pressure blast systems with fixed or oscillating guns or our unique rotating head with high-production suction gun configurations. Standard units come with either six-gun or nine-gun rotary blast heads. These units can be custom engineered to meet your production requirements. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Cell Machines Empire's single station cell machine is an example of how we meet the ever-changing demands of the manufacturing marketplace. Empire designed the cell machine due to the desire to remove in-process inventory with cell manufacturing as well as the need to conserve plant floor space. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Batch Machines Empire offers two types of batch processing machines in various sizes. The continuous turntable involves loading a batch of parts onto a turntable, and the indexing turntable involves loading parts onto individual satellite stations. These machines allow the operator to load a batch of parts, set the blast parameters, and then perform other functions while the machine processes the batch. This is especially advantageous for parts requiring long blast cycles. All of Empire's batch machines are equipped with turntable jog buttons for ease of part loading. As with all of Empire's automated machines, gun/nozzle manipulation options include the rotary head, vertical and horizontal oscillation, giving us the flexibility to design the machine around the customer's application. | ||||||||
.jpg) | 4-Axis Machines Empire has supplied many tire mold cleaners to aid manufacturers in gaining production with minimal downtime. We have made machines that handle up to 10,000 lb. molds, 65" in diameter. Our programmable 4-axis machines with part recipe storage capabilities reduce changeover time when switching tire mold size or style. We have made machines for Bridgestone, Firestone, Cooper Tire, and Goodyear among others. | ||||||||
.jpg){kind=small} | EM2 Dust Collectors Cartridge Dust Collectors for High Volume Systems Designed for dust collection with high-production equipment, such as automated air-blast systems, these EM cartridge collectors increase air flow, provide more filtration area, and clean filters automatically. The filter cleaning system consists of a photohelic gauge, provided as standard equipment. This unit responds to high and low set points, measured in terms of pressure differential across the filtering material, to activate the jet-pulse cleaning process. Once the pressure limits have been set, these collectors essentially clean themselves. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Media Control Media Size Control Media size control may be the most important aspect in achieving consistent blast results. Empire's cyclonic reclaimers are the best the industry has to offer. The external tuning band allows the operator to control the size of the fines carried to the dust collector, thus maintaining a desired media size range. Adjustments require no tools and once the desired media mix is achieved, the operator is able to "set it and forget it." For shot peening and other systems where the media size must be guaranteed to be within a specified range, vibratory classifiers are added. 100% of media will pass through the classifier (shown at right) prior to blasting, ensuring consistent arc heights or surface profiles. | ||||||||
.jpg) | BBO Basket Blasters If you're looking for a fast, efficient, economical method for finishing small parts, check out one of Empire's BBO basket blasters. To finish parts, you simply drop them in the blaster's 9" x 9" basket, set the timer, and these table-top work savers do the rest. As parts are rotated through an abrasive blast stream, they are cleaned, finished or peened evenly and automatically. By simply varying air pressure and abrasive media, you control the type of finish you get as well as required processing times. Besides freeing you from the tedious chore of manual parts processing, Empire's BBO basket blasters save you time and money in other ways. They are inexpensive, come fully assembled and ready for operation, require only a two-horsepower compressor, use less electricity than a 150-watt light bulb, and meet OSHA requirements. BBO basket blasters come in two models: the BBO-1 with dust bag, and the BBO-2 with an OSHA-approved dust collection system. Both basket blasters are recommended for applications where blasting is performed two to three hours per day, although the BBO-2 will provide a cleaner, more efficient operation. | ||||||||
.jpg) | BB1 Basket Blasters BB1 basket blasters automate the batch processing of small parts in production environments at a very attractive price. A 20-inch wide by 12-inch diameter basket, supplied with an insert for handling very small parts, processes over 50 pounds per cycle. Two blast guns mounted on retractable holders permit quick and easy adjustment of blast angles. Other standard features include a one-cubic-foot media storage hopper, a 600 CFM tunable reclaimer, and the choice of a one-horsepower bag-house or cartridge-type dust collector. Cabinet construction, like all of Empire's production-grade equipment, consists of rugged 14-gauge steel. | ||||||||
.jpg) | BB2 & BB4 Basket Blasters Empire's Pro-Finish® basket blasters automate cleaning, peening, and finishing of small work pieces. With certain types of parts, no other finishing method can compare to these heavy-duty production machines in terms of speed and quality results. | ||||||||
.jpg) | BB2 & BB4 Basket Blasters Special features on Empire's Pro-Finish® basket blasters include an unloading chute to speed parts handling, a polyurethane-lined media reclaimer, and heavy duty ductwork that reduces maintenance requirements. Two models are available. The BB4-3K has a parts capacity of 350 pounds and three pneumatically-controlled oscillating blast nozzles that increase production rates while reducing power consumption. The BB2-3K is a smaller unit with two fixed nozzles and a parts capacity of 300 pounds. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Pro-Finish® Blast Cabinets Pro-Finish® cabinets are the preferred choice in production applications. These rugged, easy-to-use cabinets are available in five standard sizes with your choice of a dust bag or dust collector and can be ordered as either suction systems or high-velocity pressure blast systems, which boost production rates in many jobs by 400 percent or more. Because Pro-Finish® systems feature a modular design approach, you can select from a wide range of standard factory options to meet your particular application requirements precisely. In other words, you can tailor a Pro-Finish® system to your requirements without paying for features and accessories you don't need. | ||||||||
.jpg) | ProFormer™ Blast Cabinets Empire ProFormer™ cabinets put it all together in a single assembly that's easy to move and simple to hook up. These cabinets require only two connections, air and electrical, and include features offered in our high-production Pro-Finish® line. Plus, they now come in two sizes: the 3642 with interior working dimensions of 36 inches deep by 42 inches wide by 48 inches high and its bigger brother, the 4652, with working space of 46 inches by 52 inches by 48 inches. Both include a tunable media reclaimer, capable of recycling a variety of abrasives, and a cartridge-type dust collector, monitored by a minihelic gauge, contained in the same enclosure as the cabinet, along with all electrical and pneumatic interconnections between components. Forklift slots are also provided, making these units easy to move between work stations. The dust-collector filtration system is designed for easy maintenance. Filters can be pulse-cleaned with the press of a button. When filters have to be replaced, they can be changed quickly and cleanly with a twist of two nuts. The filters slide into the cabinet where any loose dust falls into the cabinet, not onto the work floor. Designed for production blasting, these versatile cabinets enable you to perform multiple tasks. You can clean or peen and perform almost any finishing job in between by simply varying air pressure and blast media. These rugged cabinets can be specified with either suction- or pressure-blast systems as well as a wide range of standard factory options. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Pro-Finish® Ergo Blast The Pro-Finish® Ergo System cabinets offer standard cabinet sizes from 2636 through 6060, with either a suction or pressure system. They get their name from extra ergonomic features such as: a recessed front panel for leg room; adjustable arm rests; and an adjustable and movable foot stand with foot treadle. The system also has a top entry blast hose with a single blast station. | ||||||||
.jpg) | FaStrip® Cabinets Pro-Finish® FaStrip® Cabinets are specifically designed for use with low-density media, such as plastics, that provide fast coverage without eroding substrates. Paint stripping for example, can be performed quickly and economically without the use of hazardous chemicals. FaStrip® Cabinets deliver plastic or organic media from a large venturi nozzle coupled to a grounded, flexible blast hose. A large, vibrating screen within the reclaimer and Empire's exclusive automatic Sure-Flo® media regulator, working in tandem with the MG-78 CR exhaust valve, keeps light media flowing smoothly. A magnetic separator is also included in the system to extract ferrous particles that can damage delicate substrates. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Econo-Finish® Blast Cabinets Empire's inexpensive Econo-Finish® blast cabinets feature a unique front-access door to simplify loading of parts, save floor space and speed finishing operations. Designed for light-to-medium cleaning and surface-finishing jobs, these economical cabinets combine sturdy, 14-gauge steel construction with the features you need to perform a wide range of finishing tasks. All Econo-Finish® cabinets are equipped with a foot treadle blast control for ease of operation, an external media-regulation device, quick-change safety glass and an improved dust-collection system. In addition, you can select from upgraded features such as production-quality blast guns, a pressure regulator with gauge, long-life blast nozzles and a high-capacity dust collector that extends operating intervals between clean-outs. The DC-16 and DC-30 dust collectors feature a cartridge filter with 16-gallon and 30-gallon dust capacities and built-in silencers. Econo-Finish® cabinets are available in two basic configurations: models with two-piece, swing-down and flip-up doors for maximum interior access and an even more economical unit with a swing-down door only. Models with two-piece doors can be specified with a standard upgrade package designed to extend usage and maximize production. | ||||||||
.jpg) | For Light-Duty Finishing Empire's model EF-2430B blast cabinet provides an excellent opportunity for first-time blast-finishing users to appreciate the capabilities of abrasive blasting. The basic design of this cabinet is the same as on other Econo-Finish models, but to further reduce costs, a single-piece, swing-down door is used in place of the standard two-piece door. | ||||||||
.jpg) | SafeStrip™ Blast Cabinets Empire SafeStrip™ cabinets contain the blast process during the cleaning and stripping of delicate surfaces. They are designed to work in conjunction with our SafeStrip™ portable as well as other pots capable of delivering fine media. With a SafeStrip™ system, you can quickly and safely remove old coatings, dirt, oil, corrosion and other unwanted residues from soft metals, rubber, plastics and other sensitive surfaces. SafeStrip™ is ideal for work on tools, machine parts and molds, and in many other applications requiring a "light touch." SafeStrip™ systems assure even flow of light media by creating a differential between the pressure vessel and blast pressure. This pressure differential, which can be adjusted precisely with a manual valve, prevents bridging and produces consistent feed rates. When used with non-toxic abrasives, such as bicarbonate of soda, SafeStrip™ systems are environmentally safe, as long as materials being removed from the work surface are also non-toxic. | ||||||||
.jpg) | In-Line Conveyor Cabinet Now there's a way to air-blast parts in-line through a cabinet at a very attractive price. Empire's IL-885 Conveyor Cabinet costs 60 to 70 percent less than an automated in-line blast system, but delivers comparable results when used on short-production runs. Designed specifically for economy and light production, this cabinet incorporates all the proven features of Empire's standard Pro-Finish® line. We've added a conveyor assembly with a 9-inch wide by 72-inch long belt, as well as variable speed control, enabling you to simply load work pieces at one end and take them off on the other. This system, which includes adjustable part guides, is ideal for deburring, cleaning, surface profiling, and finishing work pieces. Equipped with four suction blast guns, which can be adjusted individually, the system blasts parts of many different shapes and sizes from tubular to flat work pieces. If two sides of a work piece require blasting, the piece can be reloaded for a second pass. Other features of the compact unit include: a control panel located on the loading end of the conveyor for on/off of the system, the lights, and the blower. Variable conveyor speed control and conveyor stop buttons at the entrance and exit vestibules of the cabinet are also provided. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Modified Blast Cabinets The concept of modifying cabinets focuses on configuring standard hardware to meet specialized application requirements with a minimum of custom engineering, a job for which Empire Abrasive Equipment is particularly well suited. Within our standard cabinet line, for instance, we offer over 100 models based on seven platforms, which include blast enclosures exceeding 140 cubic feet. Next, we draw on an array of standard factory options to facilitate part handling, system control and compatibility with the customer's process and workplace. Finally, as a producer of custom rooms and automated blast systems, we have the internal engineering and manufacturing resources to modify equipment on spec and on budget. In some cases, our modified cabinets have reduced capital costs for air-blasting equipment by as much as 70 percent in operations that might have otherwise required a blast room or an automated system. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Manual Modified Blast Cabinets We modify standard cabinets to contain and/or facilitate the processing of workpieces with dimensions or weights that might otherwise require a more costly blast room. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Partially Automated Modifed Blast Cabinets When modified to include automated features that control single or multiple blast variables, our cabinets often approach the repeatability, speed and efficiency of an automated system at a fraction of the cost. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Mercury (Deburring) The Mercury centrifugal disc is best suited to manufacturers of small, high-volume parts. Stamping, fine-blanking, powdered metal, screw machine, cold-headed or small cast/forged parts manufacturers are all successfully using the Mercury for their toughest applications. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Harperizer/Replacement Parts Empire/AAC Engineered Systems offers many common replacement parts for several models of Harperizer machines. In all cases, our spares match OEM dimensions and specifications. Empire/AAC has developed replacement wear items that take advantage of improved design and superior materials that result in longer wear life and, thus, lower cost. Our 18" and 36" replacement centrifugal barrels, made of AAC's Abrasite-26™ alloy, have been shown to outlast the original part by 2-to-1 and more. Or, perhaps your Harperizer needs more than just a few spare parts. If so, Empire/AAC provides partial and complete rebuilds of most Harperizer systems up to 18". Just ship your unit to us for a prompt inspection and estimate. | ||||||||
.jpg) | SuperBlast® Portables Simplicity, safety, reliability and performance—those were our design goals when we engineered SuperBlast® portables. Many years on tough jobs, such as removing corrosion, preparing surfaces for coating and maintaining heavy equipment, have proved that SuperBlast® portables deliver exceptional value in the field. A look at the features below will show you that SuperBlast® portables are made of the "right stuff." These rugged systems are the product of ingenuity and experience; they combine a host of standard features designed to boost productivity and profits. In addition, they can be ordered in a variety of configurations, including your choice of pneumatic or electric remote controls, a complete OSHA package and a full line of accessories. SuperBlast® makes short work of big projects; and small jobs are a snap. For the best blasting results, nothing beats SuperBlast®. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Pneumatic Blast & Recovery Empire's Pneumatic Recovery System (PRS) provides an economical method of blasting and reclaiming abrasives. The Pneumatic Recovery System consists of a high performance, high-vacuum dust collector, blower, and motor with an 800 CFM reclaimer and a storage hopper designed to fit on top of a portable pressure vessel. The pressure vessel may be previously purchased or supplied with the system. | ||||||||
.jpg) | FaStrip® Portables When stripping operations involve delicate surfaces or require precise removal of old coatings, nothing beats FaStrip® machines for speed, quality, safety or economy. By delivering plastics, wheat starch or other soft media at low pressures, FaStrip® makes it possible to strip delicate metallic or composite materials quickly and thoroughly without damaging the substrate. Compared to alternative stripping methods, Empire's FaStrip® process offers a number of major benefits. When chemical agents are used to remove coatings for example, rubber components, windows and other vulnerable areas must be thoroughly protected. Otherwise, those materials and underlying structures or controls may be damaged. Also, residual caustics can later damage fresh paint. With FaStrip®, most of this prep work is unnecessary. For instance, masking does not have to be extended beyond the windows on to the paint, so a great amount of manual detailing is eliminated. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Because the FaStrip® process does not employ toxic chemicals, it is safer for workers and the environment. In addition, less time is required for cleanup and the high costs for disposal of hazardous chemicals are reduced or eliminated. In short, Empire's FaStrip® process offers three compelling advantages over alternative methods. It's faster, safer and more efficient, which all adds up to better results and higher profits when you're stripping expensive equipment. FaStrip® machines are available in cabinet models as well as portable units. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Suction Blasters With Empire suction blasters, you enjoy the benefits of blasting at a very low cost. Our S-4 and S-100 suction units have trigger-action guns for start-stop control. They're well suited for less demanding work such as removing light rust and paint, frosting glass and spot blasting. Plus, you can get started with an air compressor as small as two horsepower with a fine grade of #70 grit. | ||||||||
.jpg) | Vacuum Recovery System These pneumatically powered systems convey as much as 140 pounds of A-36 aluminum oxide per minute – more than 8,000 pounds an hour – up a 9-foot tall lift with 200 cfm of air at 100 psi. Standard models, using only 100 cfm, are available for less demanding applications. Empire Vacuum Recovery Systems (VRS) feature rugged welded construction and a durable finish. Standard equipment includes: • Storage hopper with viewing window • High-velocity venturi head • Two-inch adjustable carburetor • Floor-load hopper with trash screen • Two-inch inlet and outlet connections • Options are available for "pull-chain" vessels | ||||||||
.jpg) | Blast N' Vac® with Vacutrans® As environmental codes become more stringent, the demand for contained blasting rises. By enabling media recovery at the nozzle, Empire's Blast N' Vac® product line virtually eliminates the need to collect media manually, resulting in safer, cleaner blasting. If you have been blasting with a single-pass abrasive, moving up to one of these self-contained units will save you time and money while eliminating many environmental headaches. The economic advantages of reusable media alone are enormous. Aluminum oxide, chilled iron and steel grit, for example, can be recycled from 6 to 200 times. Recyclable media are also more efficient and less dusty, resulting in greater productivity and a cleaner working environment. Simple controls and easy media loading procedures make operating Empire Blast N' Vac® machines effortless. The combination storage hopper/reclaimer automatically separates fines and dust from good media, and holds it until the pressure vessel is recharged. These systems are equipped with a hose manifold for quick set up and breakdown and three different Blast N' Vac® heads as well as mufflers to attenuate sound. Even if your application does not require containment at the nozzle, our Blast N' Vac® packages and components will save you hours of back-breaking manual labor. The Vacutrans® media transfer tool, included with these units, can be used in conjunction with other accessories to vacuum up blasting abrasives, evacuate tanks, load hoppers, or recover chips from hand tools. | ||||||||
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