FICEP Shot Blasting Systems for Structural Steel Sections and Plate

Automated Surface Preparation for Structural Steel Fabrication
FICEP shot blasting systems provide an advanced and highly reliable solution for preparing structural steel sections and plates prior to painting or coating.
With more than 90 years of engineering and manufacturing experience, FICEP has become one of the world’s leading suppliers of automated systems for structural steel and plate fabrication.
To meet today’s strict surface preparation and coating standards, structural steel fabricators increasingly require shot blasting as a mandatory process before painting. In response to this demand, FICEP partnered with Wheelabrator, a global leader in shot blasting technology, to develop some of the most advanced and automated blasting solutions available for the steel fabrication industry.

Key Features
• Heavy-duty shot blasting systems for structural steel and plate
• Designed for modern automated fabrication environments
• Consistent surface preparation before painting or coating
• High productivity blasting for large structural steel sections
• Integration with automated fabrication lines

Wheelabrator Shot Blasting Technology
Wheelabrator brings extensive experience in shot blasting solutions used across demanding industries including:
• Automotive manufacturing
• Steel mills
• Shipbuilding
• Aerospace industries
• Structural steel fabrication
The collaboration between FICEP and Wheelabrator delivers highly efficient and reliable shot blasting systems designed specifically for structural steel processing.

ETA Turbine Wheel Technology
FICEP blasting systems utilise Wheelabrator’s patented ETA turbine wheel, offering:
• High blasting speed
• Improved energy efficiency
• Reduced operating costs
• Increased productivity

Heavy-Duty Blast Chamber Construction
The blasting chamber is constructed using high-strength manganese steel components, ensuring excellent durability and long service life even in demanding industrial environments.

Integration with Fabrication Lines
Using cross transfers and roller conveyor systems, FICEP shot blasting machines can be integrated with:
• CNC beam drilling lines
• CNC beam drilling and sawing lines
• Structural steel fabrication systems
This allows steel fabricators to create a fully automated production line from raw material processing through to surface preparation before painting.

Processing Capability
Processes include:
• Shot blasting

Section Types Processed
FICEP shot blasting systems can process a wide range of structural steel shapes including:
• Beams
• Angles
• Flats
• Channels
• Square tubes
• Rectangular tubes
• Steel plates

Enquire Now
Contact A&S Machinery Sales Pty Ltd to discuss:
• Machine sizing and configuration options
• Pricing and availability
• Delivery throughout Australia and New Zealand
• Installation and commissioning
• Integration with structural steel fabrication lines
Our team can help you select the most suitable FICEP shot blasting solution for your production requirements.