1999/08/30 Caterpillar

Use 163-3952 Soda Blaster For Equipment Cleaning {0070}

Usage:

All Models

Warranty Category: M for machine; S for chemicals

Features/Benefits

* Used to remove dirt, corrosion, paint, grease, and oil from any substrate without damage to the substrate

* Uses compressed air and Blast Media which will not damage bearings, seals, rotating equipment, or hydraulic cylinders

* Blast Media is water soluble and environmentally safe

12SX Group

* One 163-5682 Model 12SX 2 cu. ft. (100 lb capacity) unit with a 1 1/2 inch piping precision valve and pneumatic controls

* One 163-3941 Pneumatic Controls Blast Hose Assembly (50 ft length x 1 inch ID)

* One 163-5683 #6 (3/8 in) Profile Performance Nozzle

* One 163-5684 #6 (3/8 in) Fan Nozzle

Optional Parts

* 163-3941 Pneumatic Controls, Blast Hose Assembly (50 ft x 1 inch ID)

* 163-3943 #8 (1/2 in) Profile Performance Nozzle

* 163-3944 Nozzle Extension 3 ft, 50 mm male x 50 mm female thread

Blast Media 163-3947 Flow Formula

* 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 scale

* Contains 10% hard abrasive (most aggressive)

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

Specifications/Technical Information

Blast pressure - adjustable from 103 to 689 kPa (15 to 100 psi)

Media flow - adjustable from 0.23 to 2.3 kg (.5 to 5 lbs) per minute

Blast Media

Alkalinity - 8.2 pH

Softness - 2.5 Mohs

Crystal size - 275 microns

163-3952 Soda Blaster (12SX Group)

Service Parts:

163-3929 Media Valve Repair Kit

163-3930 4-Way Control Valve Rebuild Kit

163-3931 Air Inlet Coupling Gasket

163-3932 Blast Hose Coupling Gasket

163-3934 Tri-Clamp Gasket

Caterpillar Information System:

1999/08/30 Use 163-3945 Water Soluble Media Injector For High Pressure Washers {0770}

1999/08/17 Caterpillar Service Technology Group (CSTG) Software Help Desk Changes {1920}

1999/08/17 Extended Life Coolant - Still The Coolant Of Choice {1395}

1999/08/17 Use 163-3946 Blast Cabinet System Tto Clean And Strip Parts {0070}

1999/08/17 New 160-5753 Miller XMT 304/50 Hz Power Supply Now Available {0679}

1999/08/17 Use 131-8362 Reamer Head For Reaming Seat In Injector Sleeves {1125,0703}

1999/08/17 Use 159-3175 Hydraulic Jack For General Use {7051,7051,7051}

1999/08/09 Correction To Special Instruction, REHS0494 {7620}

1999/08/09 New Design Improves Durability Of Quick Disconnect Nipple {5050,0618}

1999/08/09 Reporting Incidents Through The Cat Neutral Net {0374}

1999/08/02 New Material Improved Durability for STAY CLEAN VALVE(r) in Caterpillar High Efficiency Fuel Filters {1262}

1999/08/02 New Flywheel Housing Gasket For 3408 And 3412 Machine Engines {1152}

1999/08/30 Use 165-4638 Guide To Install Exhaust Manifold {1059,0701,0702}

1999/08/30 Tightening Torque Increased For Nuts In Fuel Injector Wiring Harness Cap Assembly {1408}

1999/08/30 Use 9U-6843 And 9U-6845 Reclaiming Stills To Recycle Coolant {0708,1352}

1999/09/13 New Cleanout Filters Available For Hydraulic Systems And Drive Trains {5068}

1999/09/13 New 173-1530 Injector Seating Tool Group Available {0710,1290}

1999/09/13 Wider Crankshaft Gear Used {1204}

1999/09/27 Piston And Bladder Type Accumulators: Service Interval And Service Replacements {5077}

1999/10/04 A Special Instruction For Installing New Kickout And Positioner Components Is Now Available {5109,5112,5132}

1999/10/25 New Hydraulic Accumulator Assembly Procedure Increases Service Life {5077}

1999/10/25 New Flywheel Housing Gasket For 3408 And 3412 Machine Engines {1152}

1999/11/01 Special Instruction, REHS0434-02, Is Available {0374,6800}

1999/11/01 Improved Corrosion Protection For Reman Major Components {3100,3150,4059}