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Are you using the right blast cleaning process?

Service News Friday, September 18, 2009: Wheelabrator

The Wheelabrator Technology Center, located in LaGrange, GA., is a valuable tool for customers, providing the practical means to evaluate their individual surface preparation needs. The Technology Center provides customers the opportunity to assess and compare their existing surface preparation process or a potential new process in a controlled environment. Whether peening, cleaning or profiling, the Technology Center assists new and existing customers in evaluating their current productivity levels against other methods that could result in reduced operating costs. Wheelabrator personnel work closely with companies to find ways to enhance the capabilities of a wide variety of blast equipment applications. The technological gains and testing options are applied to both new equipment solutions and equipment modernization programs (EMP).

There are different Wheelabrator® demonstration equipment types dedicated to process testing at the Georgia, location. This allows companies to compare test results and see for themselves the solutions each would provide in their respective manufacturing environments. The versatile technical team assesses highly-customized applications with complex material handling requirements, size constraints, exact wheel or nozzle position replication, even specific part orientation needs that can not be replicated in standard models. The Technical Center is also capable of simulating a range of specialty machines, allowing for customization in addressing each customer’s respective needs. This ‘one-stop’ visit gives the customer access to an unmatched wealth of technical expertise and equipment.

“There is a combined total of 68 years of application service experience working in LaGrange in testing parts and machinery.” states Mr. Ron Barrier, Wheelabrator Technology Center Manager.

Developing cost-effective surface preparation solutions that work, regardless the level of complexity at hand, is the key objective of the Technology Center. Most of the demonstration machines can be purchased and are available for quick delivery if warranted. Contact Wheelabrator to schedule a visit and begin working with our experienced technical team – start saving today!

Wheelabrator is a global provider of surface preparation and finishing solutions. Committed to offering the broadest array of technologies, products, replacement parts, services and technical know-how, the Wheelabrator works closely with customers to deliver the best solutions for their specific requirements. The company's strategically located and electronically linked offices allow Wheelabrator to provide unrivalled customer service and support worldwide.