Shot Control the flow, control the costs

摘要

This is the second in a series of articles that address the value and benefits of using shot flow control valves on abrasive blast cleaning machines. In my first article (Spring, 2004 issue of The Shot Peener, I demonstrated how shot flow control valves save money by reducing energy costs. It's obvious that when you can produce the same result while expending less energy, you will also be using less shot. Cut energy use by 40 percent and you'll cut media use by 40 percent. This is particularly important because stainless steel cut wire shot can cost 5000 dollars to 6000/ton dollars. A typical plant may use 50 ton/year or more.