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The separator is a key element of any shot blasting system. Usually it is located on top of the storage hopper, this is in charge of removing the contaminants out of the Operational Mix of shot, as well as controlling the size of the retained abrasive and disposing of material such as; very fine abrasive, contaminants removed from parts, etc. With the clean abrasive falls directly into the hopper.

In this way, the efficiency of the separator becomes a crucial parameter in operating costs, as well as the adjustments that must be taken care of within it, such as the extraction of fines from the system and the air flow that passes through it.

Most of the separators have a rotating screen to remove large contaminants and an outlet to a container to deposit all the trash.

The design of the separator varies from machine to machine, but in all, the fundamental principle of operation is the same:

• Extend the abrasive curtain through the separator
• Regulate

The environment is an ever increasing imperative, and worldwide concern, its protection is important. Hence company put everything into action to reduce their environmental impact.

That’s why Winoa is committed to protect the environment and is launching different actions such as process waste, investments in water treatment, air treatment and recyclable packaging. Thanks to its internal and external awareness campaigns Winoa has been certified ISO 50001, and ISO 14001, which are the result of a successful and continuous improvement.

“Environment friendly” is not just a concept, but a value Winoa shares, and that we would like to pass on to the next generations.

Discover more in our article, published in MFN, May issue