Wheel Pre-treatment Line ---Automated Descaling & Primer Coating for Steel
The Wheel Pre-treatment Line is engineered for automated cleaning, surface profiling, and primer coating of steel plates and structural sections before storage or further processing. This integrated system ensures maximum efficiency and prepares metal surfaces for optimal long-term performance.
High-performance pre-treatment line for steel fabrication
Premium shot blasting pre-treatment lines with advanced blasting technology, energy-efficient design, and customizable configurations for steel structures and fabrication plants.
Industrial shot blasting pre-treatment line for shipbuilding, construction steel, and heavy structures. Ensures consistent cleaning quality and long-term reliability.
Process Overview:
Steel surfaces are conveyed via roller and slat conveyor systems through a fully automated sequence: initial drying, pre-heating, wheel blasting, and spray painting, followed by drying in a hot air chamber. Multiple directly driven blast wheels ensure uniform abrasive distribution across the entire width of plates and all faces of structural steel, resulting in consistent surface preparation.

Key Features & Benefits:
Complete Turnkey System: We supply and integrate all components for a seamless operation.
Proven Technology & High-Quality Components: Reliable performance built with industry-leading expertise.
Customizable & Flexible Layout: Tailored to fit specific production needs and space constraints.
Automated Paint Sensing: Sensors monitor spray guns to ensure consistent coating application and maximum transfer efficiency.
Reduces Downstream Tooling Wear: Pre-blasting significantly lowers abrasion on cutting tools like band saws and drill bits, reducing operating costs.
Adjustable Processing Speed: Typical line speeds range from 5 to 10 feet per minute for versatile application.

Application Scenarios
✓ Cleaning
✓ Corrosion removal
✓ Paint stripping
✓ Rust & scale removal
Technical Parameters
Model | | RBS 600 | RBS 1000 | RBS 1500 | RBS 2000 | RBS 2500 | RBS 3000 | RBS 4000 |
Work piece max width | mm | 700 | 1100 | 1600 | 2200 | 2600 | 3300 | 4500 |
work piece max height | mm | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
Work piece Pass speed | m/min | 1~6 | 1~6 | 1~6 | 1~6 | 1~6 | 1~6 | 1~6 |
Blasting wheel power and quantity | KW | 4x11 | 4x11 | 4x22 | 4/6x22 | 6/8x37 | 6/8x37 | 8/10x45 |
Other items | KW | 4x7.5/15/18.5 | 4x7.5/15/18.5 | 4x30/37 | 4/6x30/37 | 6/8x30/45/55 | 6/8x30/45/55 | 8/10x37/55 |


Standard Main Components:
✓ Cross Transfer Conveyor
✓ Infeed Roller Conveyor
✓ Pre-heating Oven
✓ Roller Conveyor Type Blast Machine
✓ Dust Collector for Abrasive
✓ Paint Spray Booth
✓ Paint Supply System
✓ VOC System Filter
✓ VOC System (Paint Booth Exhaust Air Treatment)
✓ Drying Chamber
✓ Slat Conveyor
✓ Outfeed Roller Conveyor
✓ Cross Transfer Conveyor

Available Options & Support Services:
Pre-heating: Infrared Pre-heater, Direct-Flame Pre-heater
Conveyance: Slat Conveyor (for wet paint handling), Loading/Unloading Conveyors, Plate Transfer Cars
Environmental: VOC Control Device Integration
Painting: Paint Booth & Painting Equipment Supply/Integration
Full Support: Electromechanical Installation, Factory PLC Support, Inspection & Maintenance Service Contracts, Modernization of Existing Equipment

Optimize your steel preparation process with the reliable Wheel Pre-treatment Line. Contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a customized solution.
FAQ:
1. What surface cleanliness level can your shot blasting line achieve?
Our shot blasting process can prepare surfaces to SA 2.5 and SA 3 standards. By effectively removing all scale, rust, and old coatings, we create a clean, uniformly profiled surface that is ideally prepared for painting, coating, or welding applications.
2. What workpiece sizes and materials can the pre-treatment line handle?
Our shot blasting line is engineered to process a broad range of steel materials, including plates, H-beams, structural profiles, tubes, and fabricated components. It features multiple roller conveyor widths and customizable inlet/outlet dimensions to accommodate everything from small workpieces to heavy, oversized structures.
3.What is the operating cost, including abrasive consumption and energy usage?
Operating costs can be broken down into three main areas: abrasive media, energy, and filter maintenance. Our system is engineered to lower these costs: the optimized abrasive recycling dramatically reduces media consumption, while optional frequency converters and premium motors cut energy usage. This focus on efficiency ensures a lower total cost of ownership over time.
4.How long is the lifespan of the blast wheels and key wear parts?
The blast wheels feature a robust construction utilizing precision-balanced, tool-steel wear parts. Under standard operation, key consumables such as blades, the control cage, and the impeller offer a service life ranging from 500 to 1,200 hours. This range is influenced by the type of abrasive used and the intensity of the workload. For additional durability, the blasting chamber is lined with heavy-duty manganese steel to provide proactive protection and significantly extend intervals between maintenance.
5.Can the equipment be customized to fit our existing workshop or production line?
Yes. We provide fully customizable solutions, including machine size, conveyor height, wheel arrangement, layout direction, preheating section, painting system, and dust collection units.
Our engineering team can also integrate the system into your existing production line, ensuring smooth installation and optimized workflow.