Global shipbuilding is accelerating, placing greater demands on production capacity, quality and delivery schedules. For shipyards, increasing output isn't simply about working faster—it's about creating efficient, repeatable surface preparation processes that keep production moving. From steel plate preparation to complete fabrication workflows, the right blasting solution can help: ✔ Increase throughput ✔ Deliver consistent surface quality ✔ Reduce unplanned downtime ✔ Lower the total cost of ownership over the life of the equipment As production ramps up worldwide, investing in reliable blast technology can help shipyards unlock valuable production headroom without compromising quality. Learn more about our solutions for shipbuilding 👉https://lnkd.in/e97kjWsV #Shipbuilding #Manufacturing #SurfacePreparation #SteelProcessing #Productivity #Wheelabrator"
About us
Wheelabrator is a world leader in shot blasting technology offering a complete range of airblast and wheel blast equipment, shot peening solutions and global aftermarket support (parts, maintenance and services). A trusted partner of leaders in the foundry, automotive, aerospace, energy, medical, rail and construction industries, Wheelabrator has been shaping industry for over 100 years. Today, we are pioneering automation and digitalisation to help our customers improve productivity and profitability. From cast-iron pans to aircraft wings, there’s hardly a surface we haven’t improved.
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http://www.wheelabratorgroup.com
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- Machinery Manufacturing
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Altrincham, Cheshire
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Surface Preparation, Wheel Blast, Air Blast, Shot Peening, Wet Blast, Coating & Painting, Shot Blast Wheel Technology, Equipment Modernisation Service, Wheel & Air Blast Replacement Parts, Blast Media, Subcontract Shot Peening, Non-Wheelabrator Replacement Parts, Shot Blasting, Blast Wheels, Shot Blast Turbines, Automation, and Digitalisation
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🚀 Metal China 2026: Key Takeaways At Metal China, one theme stood out: foundries are prioritising reliable, high-performance surface preparation that keeps production moving. Customers are looking beyond standalone machines to integrated solutions that improve consistency, optimise throughput, and reduce total cost of operation. At Wheelabrator, that means combining proven technologies—from batch to continuous shot blasting solutions—with digital tools like Monitizer to deliver smarter, data-driven performance. Just as important were the face-to-face conversations—critical for understanding real production challenges and identifying the right mix of equipment, process expertise, and digitalisation. https://bit.ly/4gBEFuF #Wheelabrator #MetalChina #FoundryIndustry #ShotBlasting #SurfacePreparation #Digitalization #ManufacturingExcellence
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🚀 Driving Excellence in Shot Blasting When it comes to surface preparation, performance, reliability, and efficiency matter. That's why manufacturers around the world trust Wheelabrator's shot blasting technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results. At the heart of many structural steel production lines are our industry-leading Titan Wheels, engineered to maximise productivity while reducing operating costs. ⚙️ Double-disc design for exceptional blasting efficiency ⚙️ Adjustable abrasive velocity through interchangeable blade lengths ⚙️ Hardened tool steel wear components (62–64 HRC) for extended service life ⚙️ Direct-drive technology for increased reliability and reduced maintenance requirements The result? Cleaner surfaces, improved coating adhesion, enhanced corrosion protection, and consistent blasting performance that supports higher-quality steel production. We're proud to work alongside industry leaders such as FICEP, helping customers achieve their productivity and quality goals through advanced surface preparation solutions. https://bit.ly/4xEuhZb #Wheelabrator #ShotBlasting #SurfacePreparation #StructuralSteel #SteelManufacturing #SurfaceTechnology #ManufacturingExcellence #Innovation #Productivity #SteelIndustry
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🚀 Delivering performance through advanced shotblasting technology. Integrated into FICEP production lines, our Roller Conveyor shotblast machines equipped with Titan Wheels help drive cleaner surfaces, improved corrosion protection, consistent steel quality, and greater productivity. #Wheelabrator #Shotblasting #StructuralSteel #SurfacePreparation #Manufacturing #Productivity
🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Providing complete solutions for the structural steel industry means partnering with the best. Through our long-standing collaboration with Wheelabrator Group, FICEP integrates 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 into its production lines, helping customers achieve cleaner surfaces, better corrosion protection, and higher steel quality. At the heart of these systems are Wheelabrator’s 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀: ⚙️ Double-disc design for maximum efficiency ⚙️ Adjustable abrasive speed thanks to interchangeable blade lengths ⚙️ Hardened tool steel wear components (62–64 HRC) for extended service life ⚙️ Direct-drive technology for reliability and reduced maintenance The result: higher productivity, lower operating costs, and consistent blasting performance. 👉 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 on our website and find the right solution for your production needs: https://lnkd.in/dTJhZ2Qm #FICEP #FICEPSteelThinking #SteelThinking #FICEPInAction #SteelConstruction #Wheelabrator #Shotblasting #SurfaceTechnology
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Ramping up capacity in shipbuilding? Shipbuilding demand is growing. Is your production flow ready? Our preservation lines help shipyards and steel processors increase throughput by combining blasting, priming and material handling into a continuous process. The result? More efficient steel processing and greater headroom for growth. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUDD5Y3j #Shipbuilding #SteelProcessing #PreservationLines #ShotBlasting #Manufacturing
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Tryskací stroje Wheelabrator #24⚙️ Stroj pro zpevňovací tryskání pružin/Spring Peening Machine (RDS) 🌀 Spring Peening Machine je vysokokapacitní rotační průběžný systém pro shot peening / zpevňovací tryskání pružin, speciálně navržený pro kontinuální zpracování vinutých pružin – včetně pružin odpružení, ventilových pružin a talířových pružin. 🏭 Stroj je určen pro plně automatizovanou integraci do výrobních linek. Zajišťuje stabilní, opakovatelný proces zpevňovacího tryskání při vysokých průtocích a splňuje náročné požadavky automotive, aerospace a průmyslových aplikací. 🔄 Pružiny jsou vedeny tryskací zónou na vodorovně rotujících válečcích, přičemž se během procesu neustále otáčejí. Tím je zajištěno rovnoměrné pokrytí celého povrchu pružiny po celé její délce i obvodu. ⚡ Díky volitelné jednořadé nebo dvouřadé konfiguraci a možnosti použití až čtyř výkonných metacích kol je stroj ideální pro velkosériovou výrobu, kde jsou klíčové konzistence, životnost dílů a dohledatelnost procesu. 🎯 Aplikace 🔩 Zpevňovací tryskání vinutých pružin pro zvýšení únavové pevnosti ⚙️ Zpracování rotačních dílů, například ozubených kol, nábojů a komponent spojek 🛡️ Zlepšení povrchových vlastností dynamicky namáhaných a bezpečnostně kritických mechanických dílů 🎨 Předúprava povrchu před lakováním, povlakováním nebo tepelným zpracováním ✅ Klíčové výhody ⚡ Vysokokapacitní kontinuální provoz Zpracuje až 1 200 axiálních pružin nebo až 5 800 ventilových pružin za hodinu. 🔄 Kompletní obvodové zpevnění Rotující nosné válečky zajišťují 360° vystavení pružiny proudu abraziva během procesu kuličkování. 🎯 Procesní spolehlivost Přesně definované parametry pro množství abraziva, otáčky metacích kol a dobu setrvání dílu v procesu. 🧱 Efektivní konstrukce Kompaktní půdorys a robustní konstrukce z materiálů odolných proti opotřebení pro dlouhou životnost stroje. 🤖 Flexibilní integrace Snadná instalace do automatizovaných výrobních linek s možností robotického nebo modulárního nakládání a vykládání. 🏭 Průmyslová odvětví 🚗 Automotive 🚚 Užitková vozidla a železnice ✈️ Aerospace / letecký průmysl ⚙️ Výroba komponent pohonných jednotek a odpružení 🔩 Dodavatelé pružin pro OEM a Tier 1 zákazníky 🧩 Konfigurace / možnosti 📐 Rozsah obrobků • Vnější průměr: 20–250 mm • Délka: 30–600 mm 🏗️ Uspořádání systému • Jednořadé nebo dvouřadé provedení • Horizontální průběžný systém s rotujícími nosnými válečky 🌀 Metací kola • 2 nebo 4 střešně uložená metací kola TITAN • Výkon na jedno kolo: 45 kW • Maximální otáčky: až 2 600 ot./min ➡️ Podávací systém • Variabilní rychlost posuvu: 5–18 m/min • Nosiče umístěné na nekonečném řetězu s nastavitelnou dobou setrvání dílu v procesu ♻️ Řízení abraziva • Přesná separace a systém doplňování abraziva • Elektronicky řízený systém pro udržení konzistentního stavu tryskacího média Vyrábíme v Příbrami 🇨🇿 #NoricanCzech #Wheelabrator #peening #coilspring #tryskač
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What really happens between sand prep and shot blasting? In high-performance foundries, every stage matters—but the real gains come from connecting them. In our work with Condals, we looked beyond isolated processes to understand how blasting performance impacts the entire production flow. The result? Better casting quality, and a more predictable output. Because shot blasting isn’t just a finishing step, it’s a control point. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euJxyujn #Foundry #Manufacturing #ShotBlasting #ProcessOptimization #ContinuousImprovement
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After nearly a decade away, industry veteran Mike Reaves is returning to Wheelabrator to help lead the next era of equipment modernization in North America. With nearly 20 years of experience at Wheelabrator—including contributions to the multi-patented EZEFIT® blast wheel, which lives on in today’s EZX® wheel technology as well as the development of our Equipment Modernization Program (EMP)—Mike brings deep technical expertise and a passion for helping customers maximize the performance of their existing equipment. As digitalization, automation, and smarter upgrades continue to reshape the industry, Mike’s leadership will help customers unlock more value, efficiency, and productivity from their installed machines. Welcome back, Mike! We’re excited for what’s ahead. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euZDSXFt #Wheelabrator #Innovation #ShotBlasting #Manufacturing #Aftermarket #DigitalTransformation #Foundry #SurfacePreparation
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How much performance is already sitting inside your existing equipment? We call them “sleeping NoriGates” — machines that are ready for more, with the right digital connection. With smart digital upgrades like Monitizer, existing equipment can deliver: ☑️ Greater efficiency ☑️ Real-time operational insight ☑️ Longer-lasting performance ☑️ Smarter, data-driven decisions No major overhaul. No unnecessary disruption. Just better visibility, better control, and better results. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezpwx9dA #DigitalUpgrade #SmartManufacturing #Monitizer #IndustrialEfficiency #ProcessImprovement
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See the future of automated finishing – Live! Our sister brand, DISA Industries A/S, is showcasing the DISA GRIND in Wisconsin for an exclusive hands-on demonstration designed to help foundries improve productivity, consistency, and operator safety. As a leader in surface preparation, we know optimizing downstream finishing operations is critical, so we are happy to support this event! 📍 Castalloy Corporation – Waukesha, WI 📅 June 17 (Iron) or June 18 (Alu & Brass) ✔ Live grinding demonstrations ✔ Easy fixture creation ✔ Programming with no CNC experience required Connect and RSVP with Doug Engel or Sidney Foreman for more information. #SurfacePreparation #Productivity #Wheelabrator #DISA