A ship repair facility in Dubai, UAE, faced a persistent challenge. They needed to blast clean steel plates, rudders, and propeller shafts up to 7 meters long. Their outdoor blasting operation created clouds of dust, drawing complaints from nearby businesses and risking fines from environmental authorities. Fixed sandblasting rooms were too expensive and required permanent construction, which was not feasible for their rented yard.
The yard manager wanted a solution that could:
- Contain dust and abrasive media completely.
- Be moved to different locations within the yard.
- Accommodate workpieces up to 7m long and 3m wide.
After searching online, they discovered YG’s shot blasting room. This shipping container sandblasting room promised full sealing, dust control, and portability. We requested a quote immediately.
Technical Parameters Of The Shot Blasting Room
YG offers several standard sizes. Based on the customer’s largest typical workpiece (7000×3000×3500mm), YG recommended the 10000×6000×6000mm model. Below are key specifications:
| Parameter | Value |
| Blasting room size | 10000×6000×6000mm |
| Workpiece max size | 7000×3000×3500mm |
| Number of blasting guns | 2 |
| Structure | Bolt together steel frame with fabric panels |
| Dust collector | Integrated cartridge filter |
The room includes a ventilation system, floor grating, and internal lighting. The shipping container sandblasting room is designed to be shipped in a standard 20-ft container and assembled on-site without welding.
How This Shipping Container Sandblasting Room Works
The Dubai shipyard received its shot blasting room as a flat‑pack kit. The assembly took three workers two days. The workflow is straightforward:
- Step 1 – Preparation: The operator places the steel component inside the room on roller stands.
- Step 2 – Blasting: Two workers enter through the sealed door and operate blast pots with garnet abrasive. The shot blasting room captures dust with a side‑mounted dust collector.
- Step 3 – Media recovery: Spent abrasive and dust fall through the floor grating into a hopper for recycling.
The room maintains negative pressure, so no dust escapes. The shipping container sandblasting room can be disassembled and moved to another location in one day. The yard manager appreciated this flexibility.
Customization For The UAE’s Hot And Sandy Climate
YG engineers considered Dubai’s extreme summer heat (up to 50°C) and frequent sandstorms. Customizations included:
- Heavy‑duty dust collector with extra filter cartridges to handle fine desert dust.
- Insulated fabric panels to reduce heat buildup inside the shot blasting room.
- LED explosion‑proof lighting rated for high ambient temperatures.
- Reinforced door seals to prevent abrasive leakage in windy conditions.
For the shipping container sandblasting room, YG also added a roof shade made of reflective material. The room was painted with a heat‑resistant, anti‑corrosion coating suitable for coastal humidity. These modifications ensured reliable operation even in August.
Tangible Results After Using The Shot Blasting Room
After three months of daily use, the Dubai shipyard recorded measurable improvements:
- Dust emission dropped to near zero. Environmental inspections passed with no fines.
- Blasting efficiency increased by 40% because workers no longer need to wear full hoods and wait for dust to clear. The shot blasting room provides clean, visible conditions.
- Abrasive consumption fell by 25% due to the floor recovery system that reuses garnet.
- Labor cost reduced by 30% – two blasters now do the work of three, thanks to the shipping container sandblasting room’s ergonomic layout.
The shot blasting room paid for itself in eight months. The yard has since ordered a second unit for their new facility. The room has been moved twice already, demonstrating true portability.
Smooth Cooperation And Final Conversion
YG provided 3D assembly drawings and a step‑by‑step video. Sea freight was arranged from China to Jebel Ali port. Remote support via WhatsApp helped with the first assembly. Spare filters and fabric panels were included as a startup kit.
For any workshop, shipyard, or maintenance contractor needing a reliable shot blasting room, YG offers proven solutions. Contact us today for a free quote.
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