When it comes to preparing aircraft wheels for NDT, paint stripping, and cleaning are critical steps that must be repeatable, controlled and kind to the substrate.
That's exactly where the Vapormatt Cougar+ with swing door stands out.
Designed for high-duty, automated wet blasting, the Cougar+ brings together productivity, consistency and protection of critical aerospace components.
Here's why it's such a strong fit for aircraft wheel MRO operations:
• Automated, repeatable processing - Multi-gun automated blast heads deliver uniform coverage cycle after cycle, removing coatings and contaminants consistently without operator variability.
• Ideal for NDT preparation - Vapour blasting cleans and strips paint without smearing / peening over cracks, embedding media or damaging the base material, leaving a clean, matte surface ready for reliable inspection.
• Swing door configuration for large heavy components - The large swing door allows easy loading of large heavy components, like aircraft wheels, while the slide-out turntable simplifies safe loading and unloading by hoist of up to 450 kg.
• Large working envelope - With a turntable of up to 1200 mm diameter and options for above and below blasting, the Cougar+ easily handles a wide range of wheel sizes and geometries.
• Built for aerospace environments - Stainless steel cabinet construction, closed-loop filtration, hydrocyclones and media monitoring support clean operation, low running costs and process control.
• Operator-friendly by design - An intuitive colour HMI, excellent visibility, integrated rinsing and drying, and robust safety interlocks make day-to-day operation straightforward and safe.
• Proven versatility - The Cougar+ is already widely used for aircraft wheels, jet engine components and other aerospace parts where surface integrity is non-negotiable.
For MRO teams under pressure to improve throughput while maintaining inspection quality, the Cougar+ with swing door offers a practical, production-ready solution rather than a compromise.
If you are reviewing your aircraft wheel paint stripping or NDT preparation process, it may be time to look more closely at how automated wet blasting can support your operation.
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