Bare Wheel / Blast Wheel

Crystals Group is a manufacturer and supplier of Bare Wheels for shot blasting machine applications, including Tool Steel Bare Wheels. Also known as Center Wheels or Turbine Wheels, these components house the wheel blades and form an important part of the blast wheel assembly.

What is a Bare Wheel?

A Bare Wheel, also known as a Center Wheel or Turbine Wheel, is the component that houses the wheel blades in a shot blasting machine. It forms part of the blast wheel assembly and is designed according to the requirements of the applicable equipment.

Bare Wheels are available in different configurations to suit various shot blasting machine and blast wheel requirements.

Why is a Bare Wheel Important?

The Bare Wheel provides the mounting structure for the wheel blades within the blast wheel assembly. Its construction, balancing and compatibility with other wheel components are important considerations for the proper operation of the blasting system.

Crystals Group manufactures Bare Wheels according to the required machine, wheel configuration and component specifications.

Bare Wheel for Shot Blasting Machines

Crystals Group offers Bare Wheels for different shot blasting machine applications and blast wheel configurations. The product range includes Bare Wheels and configurations such as SR380 and SR500.

The appropriate Bare Wheel depends on the blast wheel design, machine requirements and required blade configuration. Customers can provide their existing component details or machine specifications to identify the required product.

Manufacturing of Bare Wheels

Crystals Group manufactures Bare Wheels using EN-8, EN-19, EN-353 and tool steel grades according to product requirements. Tool Steel Bare Wheels are manufactured based on the required blast wheel configuration and application.

The Bare Wheels are hardened to 56–58 HRC and dynamically balanced at 3000 RPM for vibration-free operation. The manufacturing and balancing requirements can vary according to the applicable machine and Bare Wheel configuration.