FAQ
What are turbine-wheel shot-blast machines?
There are air shot-blast machines and turbine-wheel shot-blast machines. The name of the machine refers to the type of acceleration used for the abrasive shot material. With turbine-wheel shot-blast machines, the abrasive is centrally guided into a turbine wheel and from there distributed, accelerated and apportioned with the aid of an impeller. The rotation of the turbine wheel in effect causes the abrasive to be ejected onto the workpiece surfaces. The beam of abrasive shot material is guided via an additionally fitted guiding sleeve. The blasting chambers are made of manganese carbon steel.
What is a sand blasting machine?
In a sand blasting machine, the abrasive is accelerated with the aid of compressed air. Typically this term refers to manually operated blasting machines. Workers in protective clothing will sand blast large workpieces by hand in a blasting room, for example. Another type of compressed-air blasting machine involves the use of blasting chambers. Here, the worker will reach through openings to manually process smaller workpieces. Sand has been used previously as abrasive material. Today, this is prohibited due to the risks associated with the exposure to quartz.
What is the difference between turbine-wheel shot-blasting and sandblasting?
The difference lies in the acceleration of the abrasive. In wheel blasting, this is always accelerated by a blast wheel. In sandblasting, it is accelerated by compressed air.
What types of shot-blast machines are you offering?
AGTOS is offering all types of turbine-wheel shot-blast machines. This includes roller conveyor blast machines, hanger-type blast machines, tunnel-type blast machines (continuous shot-blast machines), rubber belt tumble-blast machines, steel mill tumble-blast machines, diabolo blast machines, rotary table blast machines, drum blast machines, and many more. The blasting chambers are made of manganese carbon steel. AGTOS is a company specialised in the manufacture of custom-built machinery, where customer-specific, individualised blasting machines are designed and manufactured. AGTOS’ machines are designed for use with a wide range of abrasive shot material. AGTOS also sells pre-owned turbine-wheel shot-blast machines. These are brought up-to-date and adapted to meet the customer’s requirements and are often re-painted. AGTOS also provides its customers with suitable spare and wear parts later on.
Why wheel blast machines? (Advantages compared to other solutions/machines)
Wheel blasting is used in industrial processes where many parts need to be blasted in a short space of time. Manual processing would be too time-consuming here.
What type of material does the abrasive consist of?
For turbine wheel shot blasting, the abrasive material used consists of 90% steel due to the high energy with which the abrasive is ejected onto the workpiece surfaces. Round cast steel shot material ranging from 0.8 to 1.5 mm in diameter is often used. Angular cast steel shot material or sections of wire mesh can also be used. The required surface finish determines what type of abrasive should be used.
How do you clean the abrasive?
Wind sifting is used for most applications. The abrasive is guided in such a way that it forms a fine veil. This is done by allowing it to trickle broadly over an edge. A draught of air generated by the cartridge filter system blows through the abrasive veil. Fine particles such as broken grains and dust are removed from the abrasive and separated by means of impact separators and/or filter cartridges. In special cases, such as foundries, due to the high sand load of the blasting medium, a magnetic separator is installed upstream of the air separator, which separates the metallic blasting medium from the molding sand and removes it separately.
To where does AGTOS deliver?
AGTOS delivers worldwide to over 50 countries on all continents. AGTOS’ customers can be found in a wide range of industrial sectors. This includes foundries, forges, the machine building sector, and the auto industry, for example.
For which third-party makes do you offer replacement parts?
AGTOS provides wear and spare parts for shot-blast machines from various manufacturers. This includes, for example: Carlo Banffi, Cogeim, DISA, Gietart, Kaltenbach, OMSG, Rump, Schlick, Wheelabrator, and Tosca.
What sets AGTOS apart from its competitors?
First and foremost, there is the expertise of AGTOS employees. Shot-blasting machines are our passion. We develop custom solutions for all of the tasks our customers have to handle in the field of turbine-wheel shot-blasting. This knowledge is also incorporated in the design of standard machinery. The combination of older, more experienced employees with young colleagues from a variety of branches enables us to always find a suitable solution. Furthermore, we have modern design and manufacturing facilities at our disposal. Thanks to our long-standing expertise, we are familiar with each and every part of our machines. This enables us to recognise and eliminate weaknesses early on. We are building machines that are made to last. And this keeps us busy working in two to three shifts. We build machines that are robust and easy to use and maintain.
What product lines does AGTOS offer?
Apart from new machines, AGTOS also offers pre-owned shot-blast machines. These are adapted to meet the spatial requirements and quality standards of the customer. AGTOS’ third product line involves the supply of spare and wear parts and the performance of inspection and repair tasks of turbine-wheel shot-blast machines of various manufacturers.
Where does AGTOS manufacture?
AGTOS’ shot-blast machines are manufactured in the Konin plant in Poland. This is also where experienced and competent employees work in compliance with quality specifications set out by AGTOS.
Where can we find AGTOS' representations and sales partners?
AGTOS representatives and sales partners can also be found near the most important industrial regions. A constantly updated overview can be found here: Sales locations
What should I do if I wanted to purchase a shot-blast machine from AGTOS?
There is some general information available on this website. A number of application examples can be found under “Turbine-wheel shot-blast machines” and under “Branches”. The following link takes you to the “Distribution” map with the addresses of major representations and sales partners. And last but not least, you can give us a call at the AGTOS plant in Emsdetten, Germany, at 0049-2572-96026-0 or send an e-mail to info@agtos.de
Who should I contact if there's a technical problem?
How long will it take to receive a spare and wear parts order?
Just under a third of all spare parts orders are delivered within one day. If the parts have a longer delivery time, you will be informed immediately.
What do AGTOS' Services comprise?
AGTOS’ customer services aim to provide prompt delivery of spare and wear parts, to give advice and implement modernisation and output increase measures for blasting machines, to offer remote maintenance and repair services, as well as consultation, instruction and training services.
What makes shot-blast machines from AGTOS better than others?
An important factor is the turbine and filter technology. The high-performance turbines are robust yet easy to maintain. They also have a high abrasive throughput compared to other turbines with the same energy consumption. This makes them very economical to operate. The filter cartridges can be easily changed using a push system in the clean gas area. No complex screw connections complicate the assembly work. The machine construction is robust and solid, designed for long-term operation. The blast cabinet is made of manganese hard steel. Properly dimensioned maintenance openings facilitate and speed up service work. Last but not least, it is the concept that convinces many customers.
How would I apply for a job at AGTOS?
At which exhibitions is AGTOS regularly represented?
Important trade fairs include GIFA in Düsseldorf, EUROBLECH in Hanover and EUROGUSS in Nuremberg. Due to its international orientation, AGTOS can be found at many other trade fairs. The current trade fair dates can always be found here Link.
What is the advantage of high-performance turbines from AGTOS?
The high-performance turbines are robust yet easy to maintain. They also have a high abrasive throughput compared to other turbines with the same energy consumption. This makes them very economical to operate. Due to the fact that AGTOS has different materials for the wear parts of the high-performance turbines, these can also be easily adapted to changing production conditions. Worn parts can be replaced with identical parts made of carbide. This usually increases the service life tenfold.
What are the distinguishing features of AGTOS filter technology?
The filter cartridges are easy to change using a push system in the clean gas area. No complex screw connections complicate the installation work.
How can I find the shot-blast machine suitable for my line of business?
There is some general information available on this website. A number of application examples can be found under “Turbine-wheel shot-blast machines” and under “Branches”. The following link takes you to the “Distribution” map with the addresses of major representations and sales partners. And last but not least, you can give us a call at the AGTOS plant in Emsdetten, Germany, at 0049-2572-96026-0 or send an e-mail to info@agtos.de
For which applications are shot-blast machines used?
Shot-blast machines, and particularly the turbine-wheel shot blasting technique, is used for the preparation and treatment of surfaces to handle such tasks as cleaning, removing of rust and scale, hardening and roughening to produce visually appealing surfaces or surface finishes.
Can you only shot blast the surfaces of metal parts?
No, concrete parts such as concrete blocks, concrete slabs, edging stones, etc. are also blasted. Here, the blasting process usually has an optical purpose. The blasting medium removes the fine particles on the surface and brings out the structure of the concrete. AGTOs has also developed solutions for wood surfaces or plastic surfaces in the field of wheel blasting technology.
We need a new blasting machine to reduce production peaks. What is your advice?
AGTOS offers used blasting systems. We would be pleased to inform you about the current offers.
We are a small company or startup. What solution do you have for us?
AGTOS is also happy to offer you a used blasting system. We will be happy to inform you about the current offers.
How can we bridge the time until we receive the new shot-blast machine?
In these cases, we may be able to help our customers by lending them a (used) blasting system. This is not always possible for every application, but it is worth checking.