{
  "title": "Advanced Internal Cleaning Machine | Wheelabrator",
  "kind": "reference",
  "company": "Wheelabrator",
  "category": "Mass finishing & blasting systems",
  "parameters": {},
  "summary": "AIC is a modular in-line airblast system for repeatable internal cleaning of medium and heavy cast components. It treats bores and apertures down to 5 mm using fixed or moving nozzles, pivoting workpiece devices and configurable parallel stations.",
  "sections": [
    {
      "heading": "Workpiece and nozzle movement",
      "paragraphs": [
        "Cylinder heads can be pivoted toward stationary nozzles so abrasive drains from internal passages. For engine blocks, nozzles or lances pivot toward or into the bores; both movement concepts can be combined in one machine.",
        "Bottom-mounted pivoting nozzles permit simultaneous treatment of underside passages."
      ]
    },
    {
      "heading": "Configurable production line",
      "paragraphs": [
        "Several blast stations can operate in sequence to meet the required throughput. The system can be supplied as a stand-alone cell or integrated into a production line with automated transport.",
        "Tool change and modular construction allow the cell to be reconfigured for different parts, blast patterns and output levels."
      ]
    },
    {
      "heading": "Cabinet, extraction and media",
      "paragraphs": [
        "The cabinet uses screwed panels for adaptation and service access. Rubber lining provides wear protection and reduces noise.",
        "Dust and undersized media are removed through an adjusted abrasive cleaner and a cartridge filter sized for machine airflow and nozzle count. Pulse-cleaning intensity and duration are adjustable."
      ]
    },
    {
      "heading": "Process boundary",
      "paragraphs": [
        "Passage length, diameter and permitted roughness determine nozzle design and media size. Round steel shot and cut wire are documented options, but the final abrasive must be qualified against part material, geometry and cleaning target."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "updated_at": "2026-10-11 18:33:13"
}