Guyson Euroblast PF Manual
Guyson Euroblast PF Manual
Guyson Euroblast PF Manual
Table of contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Safety recommendations .............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Electrical specification .................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Blast media ................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Data sheet ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Blast cabinets................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Cyclones ....................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Dust collectors .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Air consumption tables ................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.1 Air flow measured in m³/hr at different pressures measured in bar ....................................... 9
2.4.2 Air flow measured in CFM at different pressures measured in psi ........................................ 9
3. Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Location ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Assembly .................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Compressed air connections ............................................................................................... 13
3.2.2 Pressure pot connections..................................................................................................... 15
3.2.3 Electrical connections .......................................................................................................... 16
4. Testing installation ............................................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Testing installation procedure ..................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Media levels ................................................................................................................................ 20
4.2.1 Adding media to 75/16 cyclone ............................................................................................ 20
4.2.2 Adding media to CY600 cyclone .......................................................................................... 20
5. Machine settings ............................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 Blast settings............................................................................................................................... 21
5.1.1 Blasting pressure ................................................................................................................. 21
5.1.2 Media control valve .............................................................................................................. 22
5.1.3 Stand-off distance ................................................................................................................ 24
5.1.4 Angle of blasting ................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 Extraction settings ...................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.1 Dust collector ....................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.2 Cyclone ................................................................................................................................ 26
6. Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Operating procedure ................................................................................................................... 28
7. Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 29
7.1 Daily ............................................................................................................................................ 30
7.1.1 Exhaust box ......................................................................................................................... 31
7.1.2 Viewing and illumination window ......................................................................................... 31
7.1.3 Hoses ................................................................................................................................... 32
7.1.4 Blast nozzles ........................................................................................................................ 33
7.1.4.1 Checking bore size........................................................................................................ 33
7.1.5 Door seals ............................................................................................................................ 33
7.1.6 Overspray ............................................................................................................................. 33
7.1.7 Empty waste bin ................................................................................................................... 34
7.1.8 Topping up media ................................................................................................................ 35
7.1.9 Filter cleaning ....................................................................................................................... 35
7.1.9.1 Replacing the filter sleeves on a 41 .............................................................................. 37
7.1.9.2 Replacing the filter cartridge on a C400........................................................................ 38
7.1.9.3 Replacing the filter cartridge on a C600........................................................................ 39
7.1.9.4 Replacing the filter cartridges on a C800 ...................................................................... 40
7.1.9.5 Replacing the HEPA14 Filter Cartridge, C600 Dust Collector ...................................... 41
7.1.9.6 Replacing the HEPA14 Filter Cartridge, C800 Dust Collector ...................................... 42
7.1.9.7 Bin Balance Breather Sock ........................................................................................... 43
7.1.9.8 Autopulse, C400 and C600 ........................................................................................... 44
7.1.10 Compressed air filter .......................................................................................................... 46
1. Introduction
This manual should be regarded as part of the product and must be retained for the life of the
machine. The manual must be passed to any subsequent owners of the machine.
Any amendments should be attached to the original manual. Machine identification and serial number
can be found on the identification plate fixed to the machine body.
Users are responsible for ensuring that they have implemented any current regulatory requirements,
e.g. COSHH, to deal with any potential risks and/or hazards associated with their processes.
The ATEX Directives 2014/34/EU (product requirements) and 99/92/EC (user requirements) are
implemented by the Equipment and Protective Systems intended for use in potentially explosive
Atmospheres Regulations 1996 (EPS and the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere
Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) respectively.
We are able to provide equipment that is suitable for use in a hazardous area, and/or equipment that
is suitable for use when a hazardous area is created within a system, but it is the end users’
responsibility to classify the area in which the equipment is to be used and/or the explosivity of any
internal atmosphere created within the system. This is defined in Section 2, Article 3 to 9 of the
99/92/EC Directive (ATEX 137).
Unless we have been advised otherwise, we have to assume that the equipment will be used in an
area that is not classified as potentially explosive, and uses a process which will not create an
explosive atmosphere within the equipment.
BSEN 60204-1:2006
IEC 60204-1:2005
A data sheet is available for each of the media listed in the table, giving more specific details of the
product, applications and mesh sizes. Contact Guyson International Ltd for further information and
advice on which blast media will suit your application.
2. Data sheet
2.1 Blast cabinets
Euroblast cabinet model number
4 6 7 8 9 10
Overall dimensions
Height (mm) 1655 1825 1825 1825 2265 2125
Width (mm) 815 1070 1500 1070 1220 1500
Depth (mm) 560 760 915 1070 1220 1500
Blast chamber dimensions
Height (mm) 715 880 880 880 1325 1145
Width (mm) 800 1050 1480 1050 1200 1480
Depth (mm) 540 740 900 1050 1200 1480
Turntable diameter (mm) 400 600 750 750 900 900
Evenly distributed
maximum load (kg)
Floor 400 350 650 500 500 750
Turntable 200 450 450 500 500 500
Average noise levels
at 1 Metre
with dust collector <80 <80 <80 <80 <80 <80
{dB(A)}
with dust collector <80 <80 <80 <80 <80 <80
and cyclone {dB(A)}
Floor height (mm) 810 845 845 845 805 845
Armhole height (mm) 1040 1075 1075 1075 1045 + 1075
1510
Maximum air pressure 90 psi or 6 bar
3
Maximum air supply 77.4 m /hr or 42 CFM
Cabinet lighting
Electric supply Single phase, 230 V, 50 Hz
LED link light 7W
Fuse rating 2A
Operator protection required Hand and lower arm by gloves or gauntlets (supplied)
2.2 Cyclones
Cyclone & Dust collector combination
75/16 with CY600/12 CY600/16
HE with 75/16 with
C400 or with C800 with C800
C400 D/C 41D/C
C800 D/C D/C D/C
Inlet diameter (mm) 100 100 100 100 100
Outlet diameter (mm 150 100 150 150 150
Airflow (m³/min) 8.0 12.0
Height (mm) 1915 * * 2776 3145
Base diameter (mm) 700 x 860 * * 750 750
Body diameter (mm) 400 400 400 300 400
** Nozzles have traditionally been given numbers to denote their size. This number defines the bore
size in sixteenths of an inch e.g. a Guyson G2 nozzle is 2 sixteenths or one eight of an inch. Bore
sizes are also “rounded” to the nearest millimeter size but of course, this is not exact. The chart above
indicates the “rounded” figure first with the exact size in brackets.
3. Installation
The system will comprise of the following units:
Flexible extraction hoses, sealing bands and hose clamps are supplied to connect these together.
Remove packing materials and check inside blast cabinet for loose items.
3.1 Location
The equipment must be located on a clean, dry surface.
Locate the cabinet in the required position and orientation; always allow sufficient room around the
units to fully open doors and to give access for operation and maintenance.
Care should be taken to ensure all parts of the system are level
3.2 Assembly
Hoses with media flowing through them should only have smooth flowing curves in them.
Connect the flexible extraction hose from the cabinet outlet to the cyclone inlet
using the sealing bands and hose clamps supplied.
Connect the flexible extraction hose from the cyclone outlet to the dust collector
inlet using the sealing bands and hose clamps supplied.
Note:
If your system requires a G55 pressure pot then this will already be connected to the cyclone.
The machine requires a compressed air supply at a maximum of 6.0 bar (90 psi) at the filter inlet and
pipework of adequate diameter to provide the flow rate required (see air consumption tables). The
minimum recommended bore for the compressed air line is 1” and it connects to a 3/4” BSP thread.
Connect the main compressed air supply to the pneumatic isolator valve.
Take care that any jointing material (e.g. PTFE tape) does not enter the pipework.
The C400, C600 and C800 dust collectors will require a compressed air supply. The regulator should
be set to a max of 50 psi.
C400
C600
C800
Please see “Electrical Installation of Dust Collectors and Cyclones” in the appendix
4. Testing installation
4.1 Testing installation procedure
After completing all the connections the cabinet operation should be checked.
o The direction of the impellor motor should be checked visually against the arrow on
the motor. If rotation is in the wrong direction, then on a 3 phase motor two of the
input phase lines should be changed over. Guyson International should be contacted
for more information if it is a single phase motor.
NOTE: Air will flow from the outlet even if the fan rotation is wrong, but only at a low
level, so rotation must be checked visually.
The best way to do this task is by starting then stopping the dust collector and watch
the fan as it slows down.
o The direction of the impellor motor should be checked visually against the arrow on
the motor. If rotation is in the wrong direction, then on a 3 phase motor two of the
input phase lines should be changed over. Guyson International should be contacted
for more information if it is a single phase motor.
NOTE: Air will flow from the outlet even if the fan rotation is wrong, but only at a low
level, so rotation must be checked visually.
The best way to do this task is by starting then stopping the cyclone and watch the
fan as it slows down.
• Check for steady air blast from blast nozzle and for possible leaks
5. Machine settings
5.1 Blast settings
The blast settings should be set in the order they appear in the following sections.
• Noise increases
Note: The greater the flow of media from the media flow control valve to the blast nozzle, the
higher the rate of wear of all wear parts especially media hose, blast nozzle and exhaust wear
plates.
The media flow from the base of the pressure pot to the nozzle is controlled by the hand wheel on the
bottom of the pot. This operates a valve between the pressure pot outlet and the Y branch in the main
air pipe. This media flow control (or grit) valve should be gradually opened while the foot pedal is
depressed until a steady stream of media is coming from the nozzle.
Do not open the media valve more than is necessary for a steady flow of media from the nozzle:
excessive media in the media hose will cause erratic and intermittent flow of media to the nozzle.
In certain circumstances, for instance with lightweight media, it can be difficult to achieve the desired
media flow at any position of the media valve from fully open to fully closed. This is because the
media in the pressure pot is not liquidised preventing media from flowing through the media control
valve. An adjustment of the airflow is therefore necessary.
The nozzle ball valve controls the air flow balance. By default the ball valve should be fully open. To
make more air flow through the pressure pot, to liquidise the media, close the ball valve slightly. This
resetting of the ball valve upstream of the media valve means that less air is flowing down the main
air hose and more air is flowing into the pressure pot which in turn liquidises the media causing the
media to flow (see figure 1).
Once media flow is achieved by the gradual closing of the nozzle ball valve then the media valve
should be adjusted to even out the flow. Small adjustments of both valves may thus be needed to
achieve optimum performance.
Note:
LEAN FLOW IS ALWAYS BEST. As the media enters the airstream it causes the airflow to slow
down. Too much media makes the process less effective.
Once set to its optimum position it should not require further adjustment whilst using the same blast
media.
The impact of the media can be affected by the stand-off distance and the air pressure. The type of
media will influence this but a larger blast area may be achieved by increasing both the stand-off
distance and the blast air pressure.
Blast guns should be angled to minimise interference between the outputs from different guns. This
will avoid disrupting the speed and direction of media between nozzle and component.
Always position guns pointing away from any cabinet openings; this minimises the risk of media being
blasted out of the cabinet.
The suction in the dust collector should be such that a minimum amount of media is transferred into
the dust collection system.
This is altered with the damper/blast gate on the dust collector outlet/inlet:
When setting the dampers/blast gates always keep the extraction air-flow to the minimum needed to
avoid pressurisation of the cabinet during blasting. Over time the filters in the dust collector will
become clogged with dust, and an increased air-flow may be necessary between filter changes and
maintenance. In systems with a cyclone the extraction should be set so that a minimum amount of
media is transferred into the dust collection system.
Always check the waste bin for good media when adjusting any settings.
41 Dust collector
The dust collector must be started before and stopped after the cyclone unit (if fitted) in order to clear
the system of dust after the blasting operation.
The dust collector should be checked to see how much reusable media has been transferred and the
settings adjusted accordingly.
On a C800 it is essential that a plastic bin liner (Y1CA0047) is used. It provides a simple and
clean means of removing and disposing of the dust, but its use requires balancing the pressure either
side of the bag to prevent it being drawn up into the hopper. This is achieved by the use of the bin
balance pipe so that the same negative pressure is applied to the outside of the bag as the inside.
If a bin liner is not used then dust will be drawn up through the bin balance pipe into the clean side of
the dust collector.
5.2.2 Cyclone
If after adjusting the dust collector damper good media is still being drawn into the dust collector, it
may be necessary to adjust the cyclone vortex as well.
To test the position of the vortex; first clean the dust collector waste bin. Operate the blast process for
10 minutes and then look inside the dust collector waste bin. A large quantity of usable blast media in
the waste bin indicates the vortex needs adjusting to reduce carry over. The absence of any dust at
all indicates the vortex needs adjustment to separate the dust which may be retained within the media
hopper.
A short vortex will usually draw more dust out of the cyclone than a long vortex. Each process may
need a different vortex setting, with best results being achieved by trial.
Note: The position of the vortex can be viewed by opening the top access door during the adjustment
procedure.
As a further aid to the separation of good media from dust and fines there is an adjustable airflow
separation control disc mounted on the top of the filler chute flap on a CY600 or an air-flow separation
control band around the body of the 75/16 cyclone.
This disc/band has slots cut in it which coincide with holes in the filler chute flap/cyclone body itself.
When all the holes are lined up, air is permitted to enter the cyclone increasing the amount of air
available for extraction to the dust collector. In turn this reduces the velocity of the exhaust air and
permits media to fall out of the airstream more easily. This is particularly beneficial with light media
(such as plastics) where the individual granules do not have sufficient mass to drop out of a moving
airstream.
Where it is not necessary or not required to increase the velocity of the exhaust airstream the
separator disc/band should be rotated so that the holes in the disc/band do not line up with the holes
in the filler chute flap/cyclone body; this will inhibit the entry of any extra air by this route and hence
leave the characteristics of the air-flow unchanged.
It must be remembered that the air-flow separation disc/band is adjustable to give all permutations
between fully open and fully closed; this provides the operator with a wide range of adjustment to suit
individual situations. However, it is also important to remember that there is no firm rule concerning
the use of this disc/band and the best results will be achieved by trial and error.
Once the cyclone has been set for a particular application, it should not require adjustment. Any loss
of visibility or a failure to remove sufficient dust may be caused by blocked breather pads or choked
dust collector filters.
To maximize operation, each different blasting operation will need the settings checking for best
blasting performance.
6. Operation
6.1 Operating procedure
• Perform daily maintenance tasks (see section 7.1)
• Position the blast gun and airwash so that they will be easily reached when using the
gauntlets/gloves and sleeves
• Depress the foot pedal, media will exit from the gun nozzle
• Move the nozzle jet across the component surface at a suitable distance, refer to blast nozzle
settings section 5.1
• The door can now be opened, and the component can be removed for inspection
• Further blasting may be necessary, or an adjustment to one or more of the machine or blast
settings
• The air line may be used to clean dust from the component surface
7. Maintenance
Blast machines are subject to wear. The rate of wear is determined by:
• Component material
The wear can be minimised by regular maintenance and monitoring settings particularly those
effecting localised wear.
The frequency of any maintenance and the replacement of parts are determined by the amount of
use, type of media used and the operating conditions. Maintenance intervals will be determined by
experience of machine-use over time. The following schedule is recommended for an initial trial
period until wear patterns are established.
ENSURE ALL AIR SUPPLIES ARE TURNED OFF AND THE SYSTEM IS
FULLY EXHAUSTED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
7.1 Daily
• Inspect exhaust box (see section 7.1.1)
• Inspect the viewing window, anti-frost sheet, wire gauze and illumination window (see section
7.1.2)
• Inspect all hoses for wear and damage (see section 7.1.3)
• Inspect blast nozzles for uneven wear and bore size (maximum oversize is plus 20%) (see
section 7.1.4)
• Empty dust collector bin and check contents for quality of media, ensure good media is not
being wasted (see section 7.1.7)
• Clean the filters every four working hours (see section 7.1.9)
7.1.3 Hoses
7.1.6 Overspray
Care should be taken not to wear away the insides of the cabinet. If certain areas are getting
increased wear then Guyson International can supply rubber curtains and linings.
41 Dust collector
41 Dust collector
After approximately five hundred hours use the dust will have worked its way into the body of the filter
and cleaning with the cleaning mechanism will no longer clean sufficiently to allow enough air
through. This will be evident by poor visibility in the cabinet and/or failure to extract the dust even with
the dust collector damper fully open. A filter change will be necessary at this point.
C400, C600 and C800 dust collectors are fitted as standard with differential pressure gauges. These
measure the differential pressure across the main filter(s). When the pressure difference reaches 5”
Water Gauge then a filter change will be necessary. The HEPA 14 filter (where fitted) has a separate
gauge. When this reaches 2.5” Water Gauge then a filter change will become necessary. See
sections 7.1.10.4 and 7.1.10.5 for details.
The 41 dust collector does not come fitted with differential pressure gauges as standard. Hosetails
are fitted as standard allowing an aftermarket differential pressure gauge (E1AA1836) to be used.
• Press the filter cleaning push button and turn off the air supply.
Turn anti-clockwise to
unlock
2 3
4 5 6
7 8
Press the filter cleaning push button and turn off the air supply
1. Turn anti-clockwise to unlock
2. Open door.
3. For filter removal turn lifter cam 90° to the right
4. The cam is now unlocked and the filter cartridge can be removed
5. Replace with new filter cartridge (Y1CA0045)
6. Turn lifter cam 90° to the left to lock cartridge
7. Close door and lock
A secondary HEPA14 filter has been added to ensure maximum air filtration, minimising the amount
of air born particles exhausted by the system. The health of this filter is checked by using the
Magnehelic manometer gauge fitted to the side of the machine. This measures the differential
pressure across the main filters. When the pressure difference reaches 2.5” Water Gauge then a filter
change will be necessary.
3. Remove the clamp bars by unscrewing the retaining knobs either side
5. The HEPA14 filter is fitted with a continuous airtight seal on one side. Ensure the filter is fitted with the
seal side on the dirty side of the airflow (facing down).
1 2 3
4 5
HEPA filter
(Y1CA0064)
A secondary HEPA filter has been added to ensure maximum air filtration, minimising the amount of
air born particles exhausted by the system. The health of this filter is checked by using the
magnehelic manometer gauge fitted to the side of the machine. This measures the differential
pressure across the main filters. When the pressure difference reaches 2.5” Water Gauge then a filter
change will be necessary.
1 2
3 4
1. Undo the M6 Hex Screws from the filter lid and 3. Carefully lift the HEPA panel filter from the frame
remove. and remove.
2. Replace with a new HEPA filter (Y1CA0064) 4. Replace the filter lid and tighten the M6 Hex
ensuring that the air flow arrow on the filter match screws.
those on the inner frame.
When changing the filter cartridges on a dust collector fitted with a bin
balance pipe, check that the filter sock is in place and not full of media.
The filter sock is attached to the end of the bin balance pipe and is
there to prevent dust from being drawn into the clean side of the dust
collector.
If a plastic bin liner has not been used then dust will be drawn up the
bin balance pipe into the sock.
Check that the sock is firmly attached and not full of dust. The sock
prevents dust from contaminating the clean side, as dust will be drawn
out of the dust collector bin if a plastic bin liner is not used.
Filter cleaning must be carried out on a regular basis. Initially this should be carried out every four
hours. This can be done by setting the DLUX pulse timer correctly. The pulse timer has two settings,
the first being how long you want the machine to be pulsed for (discharge time), the other being the
frequency in which you want the machine to be pulsed (interval time). The ON and OFF time on the
DLUX timer can be programmed anywhere between 10 milliseconds and 99 hours.
ON = Discharge Time
Having removed the old timer, follow the below instructions to install the new one.
Place the flat gasket Mount the timer on Connect your power
over the coil to the coil as shown cable to the connector
connection pins. above. as shown above.
You are now ready to start using the DLUX timer again. Restore normal system pressure and proceed
to use the machine.
Check that the earthing wires between the separate units of the system are secure.
7.2 Weekly
• Inspect hopper elbow and wear plates for wear (see section 7.2.1)
• Inspect cyclone interior and wear plates for wear (see section 7.2.2)
• Inspect pressure pot media flow control valve for wear (see section 7.2.6)
• Check exhaust and media hoses and couplings for signs of wear (see section 7.2.7)
• Turn cyclone on
If your elbow is not one of those listed in the table above then please contact Guyson International for
more information.
7.2.2 Cyclone
Cyclones will either have a PU lining or a wear plate fitted depending on the specification ordered.
The wear plate should be inspected and replaced when worn thin. The PU lining cannot be relined
and a new cyclone body will be required when it has been worn away.
7.2.3 Sleeves/Gauntlets
2
3
P4VL0175
P4VL0177
P4VL0176
7.3 Monthly
• Drain old media and discard (see section 7.3.1) and refill system with new media (see section
4.2)
• Check the ball valve for internal wear and replace if worn (see section 7.3.2)
• Check exhaust valve and diaphragm for wear and splits (see section 7.3.3)
• Turn on cyclone
• Once clean leave dust extraction on for 10 minutes to clear pipes of residual media
• Then follow the instructions below depending upon the pressure pot fitted
Control air in
1a
5
5
1b
Unscrew this bolt. This will enable the core of the valve to be fully disassembled.
1 5 3
Guyson suggests only replacing those items that are numbered though the other parts are
included in the spares kit. The valve can then be reassembled in reverse order.
7.4 Quarterly
• Inspect blast gates for internal wear (see section 7.4.1)
8. FAQ’s
Static Electricity
Un-insulated earth braid wrapped round the media hose and/or connected to the component and then
earthed to the cabinet and extraction equipment provides a drain path.
Un-insulated earth braid wrapped round the extraction hose and earthed to the cabinet and extraction
equipment provides a drain path.
If you experience any problems with static electricity please contact our Service Department
IF REQUIRED ENSURE ALL AIR SUPPLIES ARE TURNED OFF AND THE
SYSTEM IS FULLY EXHAUSTED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE
No main line air supply Ensure main line air valve is open
Possible cause Fault with customer air supply Customer to check and correct
Incorrect mains supply pipe diameter Refer to Data sheets, change pipe
Possible cause Media control valve incorrectly set. Reset to produce even flow
Possible cause Lack of negative pressure in extraction system Check machine extraction system
If problems are ongoing please conduct a full maintenance service of the equipment
or contact Customer Services to book a Guyson Service Engineer visit
If an item has broken that is not listed in the maintenance section and cannot be identified from the
mechanical assembly drawings in the appendix of this manual then please contact Guyson
International on the details below for further help.
10. Appendices
10.1.2 Air assy for Euroblast 6 PF, 7 PF, 8 PF, 6 PF SL, 7 PF SL & 8 PF SL with
G27/G55
Note:
These reference letters should be distinguished from lower case letters used to identify terminal
connections
The starter needs to be wired up by a suitably qualified electrician; electrical schematics for the single
and three phase systems are attached.
* Fuses should be sized to comply with full load current. When sizing fuses, smallest fuse rating
should be used to suit motor and starting characteristics.
If a problem occurs with installation then Guyson International should be contacted to provide support.
Wiring diagram
General arrangement