What types of materials can a crawler shot blast machine handle?

Crawler shot blasting machines are widely used for surface treatment of various types of materials, mainly for cleaning, rust removal, descaling, degreasing, and surface strengthening. It is suitable for a variety of metal materials and some non-metallic materials, and can adjust equipment parameters according to different processing requirements to ensure the best treatment effect. The following are some common types of materials that crawler shot blasting machines can handle:

 
1. Steel materials
Carbon steel: Crawler shot blasting machines are widely used for surface treatment of carbon steel parts, such as castings, forgings, mechanical parts, etc. Through shot blasting, impurities such as scale and rust can be effectively removed, while enhancing the surface roughness and promoting the adhesion of subsequent coatings.
Alloy steel: Alloy steel parts can also be cleaned and derusted by crawler shot blasting machines. Shot blasting can help remove oxides attached to the surface of alloy steel and improve its surface quality.
Stainless steel: Surface cleaning and strengthening of stainless steel parts are also common applications of crawler shot blasting machines. Through shot blasting, the scale on the surface of stainless steel can be removed, keeping it bright and smooth, and extending its service life.

 
2. Cast iron materials
Cast iron parts: Cast iron parts, especially the casting sand, scale and oil formed during the casting process, can be effectively cleaned by crawler shot blasting machines. The powerful spray of the shot blasting machine can remove impurities on the surface of the cast iron and improve the surface quality of the casting.
Gray cast iron, ductile iron: crawler shot blasting machines are often used for surface cleaning of these cast iron materials. Especially ductile iron, its surface is relatively hard, and shot blasting can effectively remove impurities and enhance its wear resistance. 

 
3. Aluminum alloy materials
Aluminum alloy: Although aluminum alloy is relatively soft, it can also be processed on crawler shot blasting machines. Shot blasting can remove oxides, oil and dirt on the surface of aluminum alloy, and is often used for aluminum alloy parts in the aviation, automotive and electronics industries.
Aluminum castings: Aluminum castings often need to be cleaned after casting. Crawler shot blasting machines can effectively remove casting sand, scale and oil on the surface of aluminum castings to ensure a smooth surface of aluminum alloys.

 
4. Copper and copper alloy materials
Copper parts and copper alloys: crawler shot blasting machines can also process copper and copper alloy materials, especially when removing the oxide layer and oil stains on the surface of copper parts, the effect is remarkable. It is often used to clean the surface dirt of copper parts and enhance the surface finish of copper alloys.

 
5. Aluminum-zinc alloys and zinc alloys
Zinc alloy parts: Some zinc alloy parts need to be cleaned after casting. Crawler shot blasting machines can remove impurities on the surface of zinc alloys, improve their surface quality, and enhance the subsequent treatment effects, such as coating and plating adhesion.

  
6. Non-metallic materials
Ceramic materials: Some relatively hard and brittle ceramic materials can also be processed on crawler shot blasting machines, especially in the surface cleaning of ceramic parts. Shot blasting machines can effectively remove surface residues and impurities.
Plastic and rubber materials: In some special cases, crawler shot blasting machines can be used to remove impurities or burrs on the surface of plastics or rubber, especially plastic or rubber workpieces that have been treated at high temperatures.

 
7. Composite materials
Composite materials: such as carbon fiber composite materials, although shot blasting is less used on such materials, sometimes in specific industries, crawler shot blasting machines can also be used to remove dirt from the surface of composite materials or enhance their surface roughness.

 
8. Auto parts
Auto parts: crawler shot blasting machines are often used in the automotive industry to clean various auto parts, such as engine parts, wheels, gears, axles, etc. These parts are often attached with rust, oil or scale during the casting or production process. Shot blasting machines can efficiently remove these impurities, ensure the surface of the parts is clean, and improve their surface adhesion.

 
Summary:
Crawler shot blasting machines can handle a variety of metals and some non-metallic materials, and are widely used in the surface cleaning and strengthening of materials such as castings, forgings, steel, alloys, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and copper alloys. For different materials, equipment parameters (such as shot blasting speed, spray angle, shot sand type, etc.) need to be adjusted to ensure the best surface treatment effect. Crawler shot blasting machines can improve the surface quality of workpieces, enhance surface roughness, and improve the adhesion of subsequent coatings. They are indispensable and important equipment in many industrial fields.