The Search is on for Oldest Blastrac^® Shot Blaster

Blastrac is preparing for the future and looking forward towards World of Concrete in January 2011, the premier show for all things concrete. With a strong presence planned for the next WOC, Blastrac is launching a search for the oldest operating 1-10D shot blaster still used for surface prep today. Blastrac is offering to prominently feature the qualifying machine in the Blastrac exhibit at WOC 2011. Exciting details for the owner of the machine will be announced on this website in the coming weeks.

You’re sure not to miss Blastrac at World of Concrete. Having the largest booth in the South Hall and right at the entrance where they have been since the show was moved to Las Vegas, Blastrac will be showing the latest in their quality line of Global Series Shot Blasters with enhanced features for greater productivity, lower operating costs, and ease of use. There is also great anticipation to present the oldest operational 1-10D shot blaster as a testament to the years of engineering and manufacturing expertise of Blastrac.

The rich history of Blastrac spans nearly 35 years, with a heritage that began with technology that was first developed to strip and clean flight decks of US Navy aircraft carriers. Still part of their equipment’s functional use, shot blasting is also an imperative part of other coatings manufacturers’ recommended preparation methods. The correct profiles obtained through shot blasting were crucial to the success of those early flight deck coatings and their longevity. Just as the correct profile is the most important step of other successful coating applications today. From epoxies and urethanes to other polymer coatings, and even for some decorative applications of the newer cementitious top-coatings, Blastrac quality equipment is most preferred for dependable and repeatable results of proper profiling and surface preparation. The quality of Blastrac stands the test of time.

If your Blastrac 1-10D shot blaster has stood the test of time and you would like to submit that shot blaster for consideration as the oldest model in operation, call Jonn Rippman, National Sales Manager and Training Director, at 800-256-3440, ext. 3170 to relay your information. Or, if you would prefer to email your submission, send the serial number of the 1-10D machine, a brief description of your use for it, how long you’ve had ownership, and a few photographs to info@blastrac.com. Blastrac will review submissions and contact the owner of the selected machine to make arrangements to transport the machine to Blastrac for final inspection and testing, and then on to World of Concrete in January.

Submissions must be received no later than October 15, 2010.

The winning entrant will receive round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations for three nights, and attendee entrance to WOC 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Be sure to watch the Blastrac website for further details and photos of some of the entries with the stories behind their success.