The first set of questions that you need answers for are the basic dimensions of the cabinet. Yo need the work area dimensions, top opening and side opening dimensions as well as overall dimensions. This will give you an idea of the footprint of the cabinet as well as the maximum size of the workpiece that you can fit in. There is no use in purchasing a blast cabinet, only to find out that it is smaller than what you need or much bigger than what you need. The second question that you need to consider is the size of compressor that will be needed to operate the blast cabinet. This includes the cubic feet per minute of the compressed air as well as the pressure of the compressed air. Horsepower requirements of the compressor will be required.

Additionally, you will need to find out if any nozzles will be supplied with the grit blast cabinet. A regulator and a pressure gage will be required in order to control the blasting process. Find out if these are included with the machine or have to be purchased separately. Most abrasive blast cabinets include a foot switch as well as a door safety switch. The door safety switch will shut off the air flow to the cabinet when the door is opened. Ensure that the price you pay includes these features. And finally, you need to ask if a dust collector is included with the cabinet or has to be purchased additionally.

As you can from the above, there are some simple questions that you must ask of your blast cabinet salesman prior to making the choice of the style and make of the blast cabinet you plan to purchase, so you are left with a pleasant experience and no unwanted surprises when your bill or your machines arrive.