SB 636 A Literature
SB 636 A Literature
SB 636 A Literature
Spinblast Tool
SB636A
The Spinblast tool cleans the interior of pipes from 8” I.D. to 36”
I.D. The tool connects to most abrasive blasting machines in place
of a standard nozzle. As the tool passes through the length of the
pipe being cleaned, abrasive is ejected by two special nozzles
mounted on a rotating head.
INSTALLATION
1. Loosen the lock nut and remove the rubber nipple assembly
from the Spinblast tool.
2. Slide the larger body collar over the tool approximately 1” back
from the rotating head. Secure with two locking screws.
Reinstall the rubber nipple assembly. Adjust for proper drag.
The smaller lance collar is for the pipe lance and should be
located as far away from the tool as needed to prevent the
lance from bowing.
3. Select the appropriate set of legs and attach the wheels using
clevis pins. Install on both collars and adjust so the tool is
centered and on an even plane. (Wheels must be running in a
straight line with the tool).
OPERATION
1. Mount the Spinblast tool in the appropriate centering carriage.
2. Before beginning, rotate the Spinblast head by hand. IT MUST
NOT ROTATE FREELY. THERE MUST BE SOME DRAG. Drag
indicates that the leather dust seal which protects the bearing MAINTENANCE plug, remove the set screw (9) in the brake housing (8) and
is under adequate pressure, and that the brake will slow the insert a screw driver or other similar tool into the hole to
Leather Dust Seal
rotating head to optimum blasting speed. If the head rotates prevent the tube casting from turning.
1. The leather dust seal (14) must be kept under adequate
freely, tighten the rubber‐lined nipple at the rear of the unit. Brake Lining
pressure, and must never be allowed to wear through. Check
When drag is achieved, tighten down the steel locking nut to 5. Inspect the brake lining daily. Replace the brake (4) before the
for drag on the rotating head after the first 15 minutes of use
hold the nipple in place. lining wears too thin that it damages the brake shoe or the
and at least every 30 minutes thereafter and every time before
3. Using CF couplings, connect the blast hose to one end of the brake housing (8).
using the tool. Inspect the leather dust seal for wear every four
pipe lance and the Spinblast tool to the other. Secure with Lock Ring/Bearing Seal
hours unless your experience indicates a longer life. To replace
safety wires. 6. To replace the bearings (2) or remove the steel tube (3), the
the dust seal, back off the rubber‐lined nipple (19) and remove
4. Position the pipe in a convenient location. Since the pipe need rear end plate (17) must be removed to expose 4 screws
the end plate (17). Be careful not to drop the tungsten carbide
not be rotated, it can be cleaned in stacks. holding the retainer ring (16) on to the main body. Remove the
washer (15); it is extremely brittle. Clean the exposed bearing
5. With the Spinblast tool just inside the pipe to be cleaned, apply retaining ring to expose the tube lock ring (7). Do not reuse
seal (13) and the grooved end of the tube (3). Apply a liberal
AIR ONLY to the tool. Check to make sure that no air or dust is lock ring or bearing seal.
coating of Vaseline or cup grease to the exposed parts and
escaping from the four pressure relief holes on the rear end Tube Casting and Bearings
install a new leather dust seal with the smooth side toward the
plate. Escaping dust or air indicates that there is not enough 7. Remove lock ring and bearing seal (see section 6) and nozzle
bearing seal. After re assembly check for proper drag on the
pressure on the leather dust seal, or that it is worn out. A head (see section 4). Remove brake housing (8). Drive or press
rotating head.
LOOSE OR WORN OUT DUST SEAL COULD CAUSE SEVERE tube casting out through the front of the main body. To replace
Tungsten Carbide Washer
DAMAGE TO THE SPINBLAST TOOL IN A MATTER OF bearings, drive or press bearings out each end of the main
2. Replace the tungsten carbide washer (15) before it wears
MINUTES. body and reassemble in reverse order.
larger than the opening in the tube (3).
6. Using the pipe lance, push the Spinblast tool to the far end of
Nozzles
the pipe. Then add abrasive to the air. Supply a rich
3. Rotate both of the blast nozzles one quarter turn daily. This
air/abrasive mixture. TOO LEAN A MIXTURE WILL CAUSE
will promote even nozzle wear, and assure the longest possible
PREMATURE WEAR ON THE ROTATING HEAD.
nozzle life.
7. Pull the tool back towards you steadily and evenly. The speed
Nozzle Head and Plug
is determined by the desired finish. CHECK FOR PROPER DRAG
4. Replace the nozzle head plug (12) every eight hours, unless
AFTER THE FIRST 15 MINUTES OF USE AND AT LEAST EVERY
your experience indicates a longer or shorter life. (The
30 MINUTES THERE AFTER. TIGHTEN THE RUBBER LINED
operating pressure, type of abrasive, and type of nozzle affect
NIPPLE IF NECESSARY.
the wear rate). Replace the nozzle head when it wears out.
“We stock the most complete line of Corrosion When removing or replacing either the nozzle head (10) or the
Control Equipment and Supplies in the Southwest.”