Media Reclaim Systems for Oil Gas Fabrication
Oil and gas fabrication work can involve skids, pipe assemblies, frames, tanks and structural components that create demanding blast cleanup conditions. Double D Mechanical installs, relocates and services media reclaim systems with attention to floor recovery, conveying, separation, dust collection coordination and utility access.
Discuss your installationRecovery for Skids and Pipe Assemblies
Large welded assemblies can trap abrasive under frames, saddles and supports. Reclaim layout should consider where media falls, how operators sweep or shovel, and how cranes or forklifts move workpieces through the blast area.
Equipment Placement Near Fabrication Flow
Conveyors, elevators, separators and storage hoppers should fit around fit-up areas, welding zones, coating preparation and outbound staging. The goal is to support blast cleanup without creating obstacles in production aisles.
Collector and Separator Coordination
Media separators remove dust and debris before reusable abrasive returns to the process. Separator exhaust, transfer point capture and collector ducting need clear routing and access for inspection.
Service Space for Harsh Conditions
Fabrication environments are tough on mechanical equipment. Bearings, belts, motors, screens, hoppers and cleanouts should be placed where maintenance teams can reach them with tools and replacement parts.
Data Needed Before Design Review
Gather part sizes, handling methods, abrasive type, blast area dimensions, floor details, ceiling height, collector location, electrical service and space for abrasive storage and waste handling.
Frequently asked questions
Why is reclaim useful in oil and gas fabrication?
It helps manage heavy abrasive use, reduces manual cleanup effort and returns reusable media to the blast process after separation.
What components make up a reclaim system?
Common components include floor recovery points, conveyors, bucket elevators, air wash separators, storage hoppers, controls and dust collection connections.
What should be checked in an existing blast area?
Review floor construction, pit options, collector capacity, duct routes, compressed air, electrical service, rigging access and maintenance clearance.
How does part shape affect recovery?
Skids, pipe racks and framed assemblies can scatter or trap abrasive, so recovery points must match actual blast and cleanup patterns.