Burwell’s recovery systems are designed to keep blasting operations running smoothly and efficiently. Built for durability and versatility, they can be customised to suit any blast room configuration and handle a wide range of abrasives. With effective recycling and dust management, our systems help maximise productivity while minimising downtime and operational costs.
Burwell Blast Room Reclamation & Recycling Systems
| Reclamation type | Partial Recovery System | Full Recovery System | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | The Ecoflow System | The Vacflow System | The Maxflow System | Automatic Sweeper blade system |
| Description | Pneumatic conveying | Vacuuming | Pneumatic conveying | Sweeper system combined with the Maxflow system |
| Blast room coverage | In corner - 2m wide trough | Manual vacuum with aspirator & floor tool | Trough is full width of blast room | Recess floor with operator grating |
| Capacity | 1-2T per hour (garnet) | 1-2T per hour (garnet) | 4-6T per hour (garnet) | 4-6T per hour (garnet) |
| Recycling Type | Two stage, cyclone separator system | Two stage, cyclone separator system | Three stage, top separator air wash system | Three stage, top separator air wash system |
| Point of Difference | Low to medium productivity capabilities | Cost-effective | High production capabilities | Fully automatic recovery system. |
Partial Recovery: The Ecoflow
Burwell’s economical two-stage recycling system offers a cost-effective solution for high-capacity abrasive recovery. Utilising pneumatic conveying, this system is designed for versatility; it is compatible with all abrasive types and provides reliable recycling performance without compromising efficiency. This system is ideal for use with Burwell 2449 and smaller blast machines, delivering effective material recovery while keeping operational costs low.
Key Benefits
- Suitable for all abrasive types
- High-capacity recycling that remains cost-effective
- Optimised for Burwell 2449 and smaller blast machines
Recovery System Highlights
- Designed for 1m to 2m wide feed hopper with screening mesh for smooth abrasive flow
- Abrasion-resistant rubber elbows to protect transfer points
- High-velocity cyclonic separator cleans abrasive and returns dust to blast room or collector
- Fully rubber-lined cyclone for long-lasting durability
- Adjustable frame for easy installation and transport
- Powered by 5.5 kW VSD fan motor with pre-wired control panel for plug-and-play setup
- Suitable for steel grit and garnet abrasives
- Transfer capacity up to 1.5 tonne per hour
Partial Recovery: The Vacflow System
Burwell utilise a high-efficiency vacuum system for the abrasive reclamation & recycling of the blast room. The vacuum system is pneumatically operated, made with heavy construction and high performance, with automated reverse pulse filter cleaning, and is capable of long length vacuum distances of both wet and dry abrasives.
The system contains two separate components:
Cyclone Separator
The high velocity air wash and cyclone serve as the grit cleaner. The system is driven by the vacuum suction unit. The cyclonic separation allows the dust to be separated into the suction unit and abrasive drop back into the blast pot. The cyclone separator has a mesh at the base to prevent any oversize debris entering the blast pot.
Suction Unit
The suction unit venturi system provides the necessary vacuum to transfer spent abrasive from the blast room to the cyclone separator. This unit is on height-adjustable legs to position over bulka bags for dust removal. This unit has forklift tyne slots for forklift movement.
Tooling & Vacuum Hose
The vacuum system will be supplied with abrasive-resistant/anti-static vacuum hose, stainless-steel floor tool for use when abrasive is spread over the floor and stainless-steel aspirator for use when abrasive is piled.
Partial Recovery: The Maxflow Recovery
The Maxflow recovery system is Burwell’s most efficient and highly regarded recovery system. Suitable for high production facilities where reliability is a must. The Maxflow system is designed with a trough to stretch along the entire width of your room, ranging from 2m wide to 10m wide. The feed hopper ensures regulated abrasive flow into the pneumatic recovery system. The pneumatic recovery system, in the form of an air conveyor, initiates an air flow which provides the start point of the cleaning process. The air conveyor recovers the spent abrasive and foreign particles to the high-velocity air wash and screen separation device.
Cleaning of abrasive is carried out by a three (3) stage system, consisting of deflection rubber-lined plates, mesh vibratory screening process and an air wash process.
The air wash system is designed to remove the dust and fines from the spent abrasive.
Both change of direction points in the pneumatic recovery system are lined with wear plates. The specially designed plates greatly reduce the wear problems normally associated with standard pneumatic conveyor systems. The recovery and recycling system is powered by a heavy-duty centrifugal fan.
The abrasive cleaning system is connected to the heavy-duty materials handling fan by a flexible joint. All the recycling equipment is mounted on top of the storage hopper. The abrasive separator is capable of cleaning all abrasive types.
Full Recovery: Automatic Sweeper Blades with Maxflow Recovery
The Burwell Automated Full Floor Sweeper Blade Recovery System is an advanced recovery solution combining mechanical collection with the Burwell Maxflow system for efficient abrasive recycling.
The system incorporates a pneumatic cross-floor conveyor and elevator assembly, eliminating the daily maintenance typically required in harsh blasting environments. Sweeper blade rack assemblies are operated via wire rope, 25mm pitch chain, connectors, and guides, and are powered by a reduction gear drive motor. Back scraper blades on the racks ensure minimal abrasive buildup at the ends of the floor.
Safety is built in: a control panel interlock system automatically shuts down the recovery floor and blasting operations if an obstruction or slippage occurs, while indicator lights notify operators of any stoppage. This ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation while maintaining consistent abrasive recovery.
Key Benefits
- Efficient combination of mechanical and pneumatic abrasive recovery
- Minimal daily maintenance required
- Durable 5mm steel pan floor assemblies with back scraper blades
- Safe operation with interlock system and indicator alerts
- Optimised for high-capacity industrial blast rooms
- Minimal foundation works required.
Frequently asked questions
Burwell design and manufacture high quality abrasive blasting equipment right here in Australia. Our range includes blast pots, dust collectors, blast cabinets and complete blast room systems, built specifically for contractors and surface remediation specialists who need gear that performs day after day.
Every product is engineered for durability, reliability and ease of maintenance. We take a long term view of manufacturing. That means stronger components, quality welds and designs that make sense on site, not just on paper. When you invest in Burwell equipment, you are buying equipment built to handle harsh Australian conditions and demanding industrial environments.
Because we manufacture locally, we also understand the challenges you face on site. We design equipment that is practical, serviceable and backed by ready access to critical spares. It is equipment built to last, not built to be replaced.
Yes, Burwell supply both purchase and hire options across our blasting equipment range. We understand that not every job requires long term capital investment. Sometimes you need reliable equipment quickly, for a shutdown, short term project or specialised contract.
Our hire fleet includes quality blasting equipment that is maintained to the same standards as our manufactured products. That means you can get on site with confidence, knowing the equipment is ready to perform.
Hiring can also be a practical way to test equipment before committing to a purchase. It gives you flexibility while maintaining productivity. With branches Australia wide, we can support your hire needs locally, reducing delays and keeping your project moving.
Whether you are scaling up for a large remediation project or need backup equipment to avoid downtime, we can provide a solution that fits your timeline and budget.
Burwell support a wide range of industries across Australia, including defence, marine, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and industrial manufacturing. Our customers include large blasting contractors, remediation specialists and engineering firms responsible for preserving critical assets.
Surface preparation plays a key role in protecting steel structures, concrete assets, pipelines, marine vessels and industrial facilities. Proper blasting ensures coatings adhere correctly and assets achieve maximum service life.
We understand the pressures these industries face, strict compliance requirements, tight deadlines and high performance expectations. Our equipment and abrasives are selected and designed to meet these demands.
With branches Australia wide, we provide local support backed by technical knowledge. Whether you are working on a defence contract, marine refit or large scale infrastructure remediation, we supply equipment and abrasives you can rely on.
