Efficient material handling is the backbone of successful blasting and coating operations. By optimizing workflows, equipment, and facility layouts, operations can minimize delays, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity. BlastOne’s solutions—from carts and conveyors to cranes and transporters—are engineered to integrate seamlessly into booth environments, ensuring smoother processes and safer workplaces.

KEY FEATURES

Strategic planning and meticulous execution in material handling not only foster operational excellence but also strengthen competitiveness in today’s demanding industries. Below are standard approaches often combined to achieve superior results:

CARTS – RAIL-GUIDED AND INDEPENDENT

Carts and trailers are available in a wide range of sizes and can be tailored to carry nearly any load. They may follow designated floor tracks or operate independently, though most rely on an external transportation source such as a tugger, forklift, or vehicle.

OVERHEAD CONVEYOR

Overhead conveyance systems, such as monorails, streamline the movement of high volumes of consistently sized and weighted parts. They are especially effective in blast and coat operations where efficiency and throughput are critical.

OVERHEAD CRANE – EXTERNAL AND INTEGRATED

Overhead cranes provide exceptional versatility. They can be positioned outside or directly integrated into blast and paint booths. External cranes often load parts onto carts or move them through booth roof openings (“crane slots”), while integrated cranes are ideal for handling heavy parts with lower volumes or for operations requiring maximum flexibility.

SELF-PROPELLED MATERIAL TRANSPORTER (SPMT) 

SPMTs—also called shipyard or heavy-duty transporters—are designed for exceptionally large or heavy objects. Commonly used in shipbuilding, wind energy, foundries, railcar manufacturing, and steel processing, these transporters operate as standalone units or can be wirelessly linked together for greater configuration flexibility.