1999/08/17 Caterpillar

Use 163-3946 Blast Cabinet System Tto Clean And Strip Parts {0070}

Usage:

All Models

Warranty Category: M for machine; S for chemicals

Features/Benefits

* Complete system used to clean and strip parts using environmentally safe blast media

* Media is a single pass material (parts being blasted do not require prewashing as required with glass bead and steel shot blasting)

* Produces a superior finish and is safe for aluminum parts

* Will not damage bearing or gasket surfaces and will not roll threads or peen cracks shut

* May reduce cost of other consumables such as wire wheels, sanding discs, etc.

* Greatly increases productivity over hand cleaning and scraping

* Uses Blast Media that is water soluble and environmentally safe

Blast Media

* 163-3951 Turbine Formula

* First choice for 163-3946 Blast Cabinet System

* Crystal size of 70 microns

* Contains 10% hard abrasive

* Provides a superior finish on aluminum parts

Excellent for removing gasket materials without damaging the gasket sealing surfaces

163-3947 Flow Formula XL

* Crystal size of 275 microns

* Specifically engineered to resist moisture and high humidity, resulting in less clumping and flow problems

* Safe for all substrates and is an excellent multi-purpose media

* Good for cleaning and paint stripping

163-3950 Profile Formula XL with SupraKleen(r)

* Crystal size of 275 microns

* Used on heavy corrosion, stains, and mill scale

* Contains 10% hard abrasive (most aggressive)

* Not to be used on delicate substrates, bearings, seals, hydraulic cylinders, or rotating elements

Specifications/Technical Information

Cabinet

163-3946 dimensions - 36 in x 48 in

Blast Media

Alkalinity - 8.2 pH

Softness - 2.5 Mohs

163-3946 Blast Cabinet System

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