Shot Recovery & Recycling
AssemblyClosed loop that collects spent shot from the chamber floor, lifts it, cleans it of fines and broken media, and returns reusable shot to the wheel; this loop is what makes the abrasive an operating cost of pennies rather than a consumable. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Shot Recovery & Recycling
8 top-level lines as of r154404| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collection Hopper | shot-blast-tumble-machine-collect-hopper | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Screw Conveyor 5 parts | shot-blast-tumble-machine-screw-auger | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 3 | Bucket Elevator 5 parts | shot-blast-tumble-machine-boot-elevator | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 4 | Airwash Separator | shot-blast-tumble-machine-airwash-separator | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Vibrating Screen 2 parts | shot-blast-tumble-machine-screen | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Storage Hopper | shot-blast-tumble-machine-shot-hopper | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Shot Flow Valve 2 parts | shot-blast-tumble-machine-flow-valve | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |