Schmidt Blast and Reclaim System (BRS) - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

blastoffinc · 10-07-2009, 04:42 PM

Has anyone used one? I have a job that they want some Stainless tanks blasted to a uniform finish. This is a multimillion dollar project so they are pretty specific on what they want. They want it blasted, they do not want any dust, and it has to be done next week. I just quoted them $9,000 for 800 sq. ft. that includes blaster($1500), shipping of blaster($1,100), and 750cfm compressor rental($900) and I made the rate 170/hr. which includes media(glass bead), fuel, and consumables. We are figuring about 32/hrs. of blasting @25 sq. ft. an hr. This unit requires no cleanup after and re-uses the media as it goes. Any thought?

BLASTPRO · 10-07-2009, 08:18 PM

Glass bead wouldn't be my first choice in media. Use a media that doesn't break down as much. I have a Schmidt blaster and reclaim, where are you located? thanks.

painter213 · 10-08-2009, 03:19 PM

The glass bead would be good to use on the Stainless Steel. The glass bead will give you a better uniform pattern and it is a round abrasive so the surface will not have a rough profile.

BLASTPRO · 10-08-2009, 05:37 PM

wouldn't the dust from the broken down beads go against what they require?

panderson2414 · 10-08-2009, 07:23 PM

Blastoffinc, What is the update on your job and how did your bid look? Glass beads dont produce very much dust. The peening action they produce does not fracture them

blastoffinc · 10-09-2009, 07:02 AM

Blastpro, This unit is a portable contained closed-loop system it captures dust as you go. I am located in the Buffalo, NY area.

Panderson2414, I have not yet heard back from them.