- Water-and-abrasive slurry blasting for suitable industrial parts.
- YS9065W, YS1010W, and YS1212W cabinet sizes listed in the specification table.
- Select media, compressed air, part handling, filtration, and the required finish.
Wet Abrasive Blasting Machines
Inovatec wet blasting machines use a circulating mixture of water and abrasive, accelerated by compressed air at the blast gun. The process can be assessed for cleaning, surface finishing, light deburring, and preparation of suitable components. Cabinet clearance, media, slurry condition, pressure, and part movement affect the result. Define a process around representative parts and measurable finish requirements.
A pump circulates a mixture of water and approved abrasive to the blast gun, where compressed air accelerates it onto the workpiece. Select the cabinet around part size, access, material, contamination, and the required finish. Establish the media and settings through a representative trial.
A turntable helps reposition suitable parts, while a trolley assists loading and unloading. Confirm the actual load rating, wheel or part envelope, door clearance, and manual or powered handling arrangement. The specification table and quoted options must be reviewed together; a general option description is not a confirmed load rating.
Wet Blasting Configuration Options
A gun holder provides a defined position for the supplied blast gun. Review the nozzle direction, part access, and adjustment method. A holder does not by itself create an automatic cycle or ensure uniform coverage.
A hydrocyclone separates material from the circulating liquid according to its configured duty. Confirm whether the proposed unit is intended for abrasive recovery, fines removal, or draining assistance. Do not assume a fixed separation efficiency for every media and slurry.
The configured filtration system allows suitable process water to be reused for specified functions such as rinsing or window washing. Confirm filtration, makeup water, cleaning, and waste-handling requirements. Recirculation does not eliminate filter maintenance, contaminated liquid, or all waste discharge.
Select Abrasive for the Required Finish
Glass beads and aluminum oxide are among the media listed for this range. Media size, shape, hardness, condition, and operating settings affect cleaning, texture, and material removal. Confirm compatibility with the machine and part, check recesses for lodged media, and inspect critical dimensions after a trial. Wet blasting is not automatically a qualified shot-peening process.
- Send part material, dimensions, weight, photographs, contamination or coating condition, and any critical features.
- Define the target cleanliness, appearance, roughness, dimensional limits, batch mix, and workload.
- Confirm the air supply, electrical supply, loading arrangement, media, water treatment, rinsing, drying, and inspection scope.
- Factory
- Before & After
The minimum order is one machine. Specify the cabinet, material, loading arrangement, and required options so the quotation defines the complete package.
The stated packing arrangement secures the machine to a pallet for transport. Confirm any additional protective packing, packed dimensions, weight, and handling requirements in the quotation.
The stated standard terms are 30% by T/T in advance and 70% before shipment. Confirm the terms for your order. Any alternative payment arrangement, including PayPal, must be agreed before ordering.
Send the model and options required. Current availability, preparation or production time, and the proposed shipment date will be confirmed in the quotation rather than assumed from a general lead-time estimate.
Shanghai and Ningbo are listed shipping options. Confirm the departure port, destination, packing, and freight scope for the order. If delivery to a consolidation warehouse in China is required, provide its address and handling requirements.
Wet Abrasive Blasting Machines: Process and Equipment Selection
Inovatec wet blasting machines use a circulating mixture of water and abrasive, accelerated by compressed air at the blast gun. The process can be assessed for cleaning, surface finishing, light deburring, and preparation of suitable components. Cabinet clearance, media, slurry condition, pressure, and part movement affect the result. Define a process around representative parts and measurable finish requirements.
Listed Technical Specifications
The original model data is shown below. Confirm the delivered configuration, usable clearance, utilities, and operating instructions in the quotation.
| Model | YS9065W | YS1010W | YS1212W |
| Material | Stainless Steel SUS304/carbon steel/fiberglass | ||
| Operating dimensions L*W*H | 900*650*750mm | 1000*1000*750mm | 1200*1200*800mm |
| Machine Size L*W*H | 900*950*1700mm | 1000*1300*1830mm | 1200*1500*2000mm |
| Entrance Door Size | W440*H550mm | W840mm*H650mm | W900mm*H800mm |
| Power Supply | 220V/380V±10%; 50Hz/60Hz; 1.5kw | ||
| Working Pressure | 58-101psi | ||
| Air Consumption (Approx) | 50cfm | ||
| Quantity of Gun | 1pc | ||
| Nozzle Diameter | 9.5mm | ||
| Load Capacity | 60Kg | ||
| Machine Lighting | 18W*2pcs | ||
| Air Intake Hose | Φ16mm | ||
| Total Weight (Approx) | 350kg | 500kg | 600kg |
| Abrasive Available | Glass bead, sand, aluminum oxide etc | ||
In This Guide
- How should machine quality be reviewed?
- Which cabinet sizes are listed?
- Which configuration options are available?
- How is cabinet size selected?
- Which wear parts should be stocked?
- What should an order specification contain?
- Which abrasives can be used?
- How is slurry concentration set?
- What electrical supply is required?
- How is after-sales support arranged?
- What maintenance affects service life?
- How should installation be planned?
- How is nozzle material selected?
- How does wet blasting differ from dry blasting?
- Does wet blasting guarantee a better finish?
- What is the operating sequence?
- Which components can be considered?
- Which operator-protection features should be checked?
- How are water and abrasive added?
- Does the slurry need manual mixing?
- When should dirty slurry be replaced?
- Can steel and iron parts be wet blasted?
- How is visibility maintained?
- How does the slurry blasting circuit work?
- How are parts cleaned after blasting?
- What can a wet blasting trial demonstrate?
- How is an application qualified?
- Is wet blasting the same as vapor blasting?
- How are parts prepared before blasting?
- What surface appearance can be achieved?
- Can wet blasting prepare parts for coating?
- How is trapped abrasive controlled?
- Will the process remove every oxide layer?
- Can wet blasting remove paint?
- Can an assembled engine be blasted?
- Can the same recipe process different materials?
- Must loose dirt be removed first?
- How often can abrasive be reused?
- How is processing time established?
- What is the largest suitable part?
- Can wet blasting damage a component?
- How is a machine price quoted?
- What contributes to operating cost?
- How is abrasive condition maintained?
- How much operator involvement is required?
- What should training cover?
- Does wet blasting guarantee corrosion protection?
- Should I choose manual or automatic processing?
How should machine quality be reviewed?
Review the supplied construction, components, controls, documentation, and agreed acceptance checks. Ask for applicable certificates for the actual model where required. A category claim alone is not evidence of certification or a demonstrated process result.
Which cabinet sizes are listed?
The original specification table lists YS9065W, YS1010W, and YS1212W. Compare working dimensions and door openings separately. Include the fixture, gun movement, loading method, and access to all required surfaces when checking part fit.
Which configuration options are available?
The listed options include a gun holder, hydrocyclone, and closed-loop water system, with turntable and trolley arrangements for suitable loads. Confirm the functions and supplied items in the quotation; not every option is standard.
How is cabinet size selected?
Provide the complete part envelope and weight. Check door passage, working clearance, fixture height, part rotation, gun access, and handling space. A part that fits through the door may still lack enough room for effective processing.
Which wear parts should be stocked?
Review the blast gun, nozzle, slurry hoses, pump components, gloves, window, wiper, and seals for the supplied machine. Confirm part numbers and compatible replacements. Wear depends on abrasive, pressure, workload, and maintenance.
What should an order specification contain?
Define model, construction material, working space, utilities, media, fixtures, handling, filtration, rinse functions, documentation, and training. Include trial and acceptance requirements so the quotation describes the machine and process scope clearly.
Which abrasives can be used?
Glass beads and aluminum oxide are listed options. Select an approved grade for the machine, part material, contamination, and target texture. Check removal rate, dimensional change, finish, and media retention on representative parts.
How is slurry concentration set?
Use the supplied instructions for the selected media and process. There is no universal abrasive-to-water ratio for every part and machine. Check concentration and contamination during use, and define replenishment and replacement criteria.
What electrical supply is required?
The preserved table lists 220/380 V, 50/60 Hz, and 1.5 kW. Confirm the supplied voltage, phase, current, controls, and any additional equipment loads. Installation requirements must match the delivered configuration and site supply.
How is after-sales support arranged?
Confirm manuals, training, warranty coverage, spare parts, and service methods in the quotation. Identify the machine model and configuration when requesting assistance. Do not assume an unlimited service commitment from a general category description.
What maintenance affects service life?
Follow the supplied schedule for pumps, hoses, nozzles, filters, gloves, window cleaning, and slurry management. Inspect wear and abnormal operation. Service life depends on use, abrasive, maintenance, and the actual components.
How should installation be planned?
Check machine footprint, leveling, electrical and compressed-air connections, water arrangement, handling, and maintenance access. Have the required connections made by qualified personnel. Complete commissioning and training using the supplied instructions before production work.
How is nozzle material selected?
Confirm nozzle material, bore, and compatibility with the blast gun and abrasive. Different options have different wear behavior. Use the specification for the supplied machine rather than assuming one nozzle material is standard throughout the range.
How does wet blasting differ from dry blasting?
Wet blasting circulates water and abrasive as a slurry; dry blasting feeds dry abrasive into the air stream. They have different media handling, cleaning, drying, and extraction requirements. Compare the finish and complete workflow on suitable trial parts.
Does wet blasting guarantee a better finish?
No single method is best for every material and requirement. Media, pressure, slurry condition, distance, angle, and exposure affect the result. Define appearance, roughness, cleanliness, and dimensional limits, then compare an agreed trial against those criteria.
What is the operating sequence?
Inspect and prepare the part, verify media and utilities, load and secure it, perform the approved blast cycle, then rinse, dry, and inspect as required. Trained operators must follow the machine instructions and the validated process.
Which components can be considered?
Suitable metal castings, machined parts, molds, tooling, and other industrial components can be assessed for cleaning or finishing. Application names do not establish compatibility. Review material, geometry, coatings, tolerances, and cleanliness requirements for each part.
Which operator-protection features should be checked?
Confirm the enclosure, gloves, access doors, controls, stopping functions, and any interlocks or mist-management arrangements supplied. Review operating and maintenance instructions. Wet processing does not remove the need for appropriate controls and training.
How are water and abrasive added?
Follow the supplied filling instructions and the approved slurry specification. Confirm tank level, abrasive grade, concentration, and compatible additives. Do not use an arbitrary quantity or substitute an unapproved material.
Does the slurry need manual mixing?
The listed system uses a pump arrangement to circulate and mix slurry. Confirm how agitation is maintained for the actual configuration. Check for settling and uneven delivery according to the instructions; do not assume manual intervention is always required or unnecessary.
When should dirty slurry be replaced?
Define limits for contamination, media breakdown, concentration, and finish consistency. Follow the machine’s draining and cleaning instructions, and arrange suitable waste handling. Filtration does not make every contaminated slurry suitable for indefinite reuse.
Can steel and iron parts be wet blasted?
Assess the required cleaning and texture on representative parts. Water exposure can require prompt rinsing, drying, and a compatible corrosion-control step. Establish these stages for the actual material instead of assuming the blast process prevents rust.
How is visibility maintained?
Check the supplied lighting, window wash, wiper, rinse arrangement, and any mist controls. Keep the window and relevant filters in serviceable condition. Correct a visibility problem before continuing; do not rely on a general clear-view claim.
How does the slurry blasting circuit work?
The pump delivers abrasive-water slurry to the gun. Compressed air accelerates it through the nozzle toward the part, and the configured system returns slurry for reuse. Confirm the actual circulation, agitation, filtration, and rinse arrangements for the chosen cabinet.
How are parts cleaned after blasting?
Use an agreed rinse method to remove loose abrasive and process residue, including from recesses and passages. Dry and protect the material as required. Verify cleanliness against the next operation or final acceptance criteria.
What can a wet blasting trial demonstrate?
A trial can show the achieved cleaning, appearance, roughness, removal, media retention, and complete cycle under stated conditions. Record the part, abrasive, slurry, settings, and inspection results. The outcome is specific to the tested process.
How is an application qualified?
Define incoming condition, protected features, required removal or texture, dimensional limits, and cleanliness. Select the media and settings, process representative parts, then inspect them. Production acceptance should use the agreed measurable criteria.
Is wet blasting the same as vapor blasting?
For the cabinets described here, both names refer to abrasive-water slurry projected with compressed air. The process uses liquid water rather than steam. Specify the equipment and process details when comparing suppliers because terminology alone does not define a machine.
How are parts prepared before blasting?
Remove or control contamination that would impair the agreed process. Identify sensitive surfaces, passages, seals, and assembled components. Establish suitable masking or disassembly requirements and confirm material compatibility before a trial.
What surface appearance can be achieved?
The result depends on material, incoming finish, abrasive, slurry condition, and exposure. A satin finish may be evaluated with suitable media, while other requirements need different conditions. Use an approved sample and measurements rather than promising a mirror finish for every part.
Can wet blasting prepare parts for coating?
It can be assessed as a preparation step where the coating specification allows it. Confirm the required profile, cleanliness, media residue limits, rinsing, drying, and time before coating. The blast stage alone does not establish coating adhesion or durability.
How is trapped abrasive controlled?
Review media size and part features that can retain particles. Define masking, orientation, rinsing, and inspection for holes, channels, threads, and recesses. Test representative parts before approving the process; zero media retention cannot be assumed.
Will the process remove every oxide layer?
Removal depends on oxide type, thickness, adhesion, substrate, abrasive, and settings. Compare a representative trial with the required cleanliness and dimensional limits. Do not assume complete removal without inspecting the result.
Can wet blasting remove paint?
Assess the coating type and thickness together with the substrate and permitted removal. A stripping task may need a different abrasive or preparation method from cosmetic finishing. Establish the process through a trial and check residue and substrate condition.
Can an assembled engine be blasted?
Do not assume an assembled engine is suitable. Abrasive and water can enter sensitive areas. Establish disassembly, masking, passage protection, cleaning, and inspection requirements with the responsible process authority before considering the work.
Can the same recipe process different materials?
No. Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, coatings, composites, and polymers can respond differently. Review each material and protected feature separately. A broad material list is not approval for one media and setting combination on all parts.
Must loose dirt be removed first?
Review contamination against the cleaning objective and slurry-management limits. Heavy oil, loose debris, or incompatible residues may require a separate preparation stage. Define what enters the cabinet and how the circulating liquid is maintained.
How often can abrasive be reused?
Reuse depends on media breakdown, contamination, separation, and the finish required. Monitor the process and set replacement criteria. Reusable media is not a one-time purchase that maintains its performance indefinitely.
How is processing time established?
Measure loading, blasting, repositioning, rinsing, drying, inspection, and unloading on representative parts. Material, contamination, finish, and operator movement affect the cycle. Do not assume a universal processing time from cabinet size or media type.
What is the largest suitable part?
Use the actual cabinet, door, support, and load specifications. Include gun access and part movement in the fit review. The preserved table lists three cabinet sizes, but no single maximum envelope applies to every fixture and loading arrangement.
Can wet blasting damage a component?
An unsuitable abrasive or process can change texture, dimensions, coatings, or sensitive features. Establish the permitted removal and protected areas, then inspect a trial. Water in the process does not guarantee zero damage.
How is a machine price quoted?
Model, construction, handling, gun arrangement, filtration, controls, packing, freight, training, and support affect price. Request an itemized quotation for the required configuration. A generic price range does not define the supplied equipment.
What contributes to operating cost?
Include compressed air, power, water, abrasive replenishment, additives, wear parts, filtration, cleaning, waste handling, and labor. Estimate costs using the selected process and workload. Compare complete workflows rather than purchase price alone.
How is abrasive condition maintained?
Check contamination, size breakdown, slurry concentration, and separation performance according to the approved process. Replace or replenish media when the defined criteria require it. Clarify the cleaning function of any fitted separation equipment.
How much operator involvement is required?
Manual cabinets require part handling and control of blast coverage, distance, and movement. Fixtures and holders can assist specific tasks. Review the actual sequence and workload instead of describing every configuration as one-touch operation.
What should training cover?
Include loading, slurry preparation, controls, approved settings, part movement, rinsing, drying, inspection, maintenance, and fault reporting. Training and documentation should match the delivered machine and the process being used.
Does wet blasting guarantee corrosion protection?
No. It changes or cleans the surface but does not provide a universal protective coating. Establish the required rinsing, drying, handling, and protection for the material and next operation. Inspect the result against the agreed criteria.
Should I choose manual or automatic processing?
Manual handling can suit varied parts and frequent changeovers. Repeat work may justify a configured automatic system. Compare coverage, fixtures, throughput, inspection, utilities, and total cost, and confirm any automation separately from the listed manual cabinet options.
Equipment and Finish Examples
