How does the crawler shot blasting machine operate?

Crawler shot blasting machine is a kind of equipment commonly used for surface cleaning, rust removal, descaling and surface strengthening of workpieces. Its operation process depends on systems such as crawler drive, shot blasting machine injection and automatic recovery. The following are the detailed operation steps of crawler shot blasting machine:

Operation steps of crawler shot blasting machine:
1. Workpiece loading
Steps: Place the workpiece to be processed on the crawler system of the equipment. The crawler is usually composed of multiple metal chains, through which the workpiece is stably moved to the shot blasting work area of ​​the machine.
Note: Make sure the workpiece is placed correctly to prevent the equipment from working unsteadily or the workpiece from not receiving the shot blasting medium evenly due to improper placement of the workpiece.
2. Start the equipment
Steps: Turn on the power of the equipment and start the main operating system on the control panel. At this time, various parts of the shot blasting machine start working, including the crawler drive system, shot blasting machine and shot blasting recovery system.
Note: The operator should check the various parameter settings of the equipment before starting to ensure that all equipment is operating normally.
3. The crawler drives the workpiece into the treatment area
Steps: The crawler system is driven by an electric motor to move the workpiece steadily along the track to the shot blasting area. The driving speed of the crawler can be adjusted as needed to ensure that the workpiece passes through the treatment area evenly and smoothly when the shot blaster sprays the medium.
Note: According to the size and weight of the workpiece, adjust the speed of the crawler so that the workpiece can stay in the most appropriate position for enough time for shot blasting.
4. The shot blaster sprays the shot blasting medium
Steps: When the workpiece enters the treatment area, the shot blaster starts working. The shot blaster sprays the shot blasting medium (such as steel shot, steel grit, etc.) onto the surface of the workpiece through high-speed rotation. These shot sands collide strongly with the surface of the workpiece, which can effectively remove impurities such as rust, oxide scale, oil stains, etc. on the surface, achieving the purpose of cleaning and strengthening.
Note: The spray angle and flow rate of the shot blaster need to be adjusted according to the surface conditions of different workpieces to ensure that the shot sand can be evenly sprayed to every part of the workpiece.
5. The workpiece passes through the shot blasting area
Steps: Driven by the crawler, the workpiece continues to move through the area sprayed by the shot blaster. During this process, the shot blasting media will evenly cover the surface of the workpiece to complete the cleaning, rust removal or surface strengthening work.
Note: According to the shape and material of the workpiece, control the residence time of the workpiece in the blasting area to ensure the uniformity and thoroughness of the surface treatment.
6. Recovery of shot blasting media
Steps: The shot sand after blasting falls into the recovery system under the equipment together with the impurities on the surface of the workpiece. The recovery system collects the shot sand through conveyor belts, recovery buckets and other devices. Through screening and cleaning, the impurities are removed so that the shot sand can be recycled.
Note: The recovery system should be cleaned regularly to prevent the accumulation of impurities and affect the quality and effect of the shot blasting media.
7. Workpiece removal from the treatment area
Steps: Once the workpiece has completed the surface treatment, the crawler system continues to drive it out of the treatment area. According to the process requirements, the workpiece can continue to enter other processing links or directly enter the next process.
Note: Ensure that the workpiece is evenly removed without interference from external forces to avoid damage to the workpiece due to excessive stay or accidental collision.
8. Equipment stop and maintenance
Steps: After completing the production task, the operator needs to shut down the equipment according to the operating procedures and stop the operation of the crawler, shot blaster and recovery system. At the same time, check whether the various parts of the equipment are worn or faulty.
Precautions: Regularly check the various parts of the equipment, including the crawler, shot blaster, motor, screening device, dust removal system, etc., to ensure the normal operation of the equipment. Regularly replace the worn parts to maintain the long-term and efficient operation of the equipment.

Operation precautions:
Workpiece placement and adjustment:
Ensure that the size and weight of the workpiece meet the requirements of the equipment to prevent improper placement of the workpiece from affecting the operating efficiency.
Adjust the speed of the crawler drive and the working parameters of the shot blaster to adapt to different types of workpieces.
Protective measures:
During the operation, the operator should wear appropriate protective clothing, goggles and earmuffs to avoid contact with high-temperature and high-speed shot blasting media.
Ensure the normal operation of the exhaust system in the working area to avoid dust generated during the shot blasting process from polluting the environment.
Regular inspection and maintenance:
Regularly check the tension of the crawler system, the wear of the shot blaster, the cleanliness of the recovery system, etc. to ensure that the equipment can operate efficiently and safely.
Clean impurities in the shot blasting media to ensure smooth flow in the recovery system.

Summary:
The operation of the crawler shot blasting machine is a highly automated process. The key links include loading of the workpiece, blasting treatment of the shot blasting machine, recovery of the shot blasting media and unloading of the workpiece. During operation, it is necessary to adjust the various parameters of the equipment according to the type of workpiece and the surface treatment requirements to ensure efficient and uniform surface cleaning effect. In addition, regular inspection and maintenance of the equipment is also crucial to ensure its long-term stable operation.