Built for the operator, not just the process
The Puma is built for sustained, comfortable operation. A large window, integral LED lighting, one-touch foot pedal, padded arm rests, and ergonomic hose routing all reduce fatigue during extended use with the operator controlling the gun throughout.
Others offer fixed gun brackets, letting the operator manipulate the component in the blast stream. This increases hand-arm vibration exposure and compensates for weak ergonomics rather than solving them. We are the only wet blasting manufacturer to address operator ergonomics and hand-arm vibration as explicit design principles.
Learn about the advantages of wet blasting when it comes to health, safety and environment
A complete specification in a compact footprint
Built in stainless steel throughout with a reinforced sump, the Puma occupies 1.4 x 1.2m of floor space with flat sides for wall or corner placement. All components, including the closed-loop filtration system, sit within that footprint. Pressure is adjustable at the panel-mounted regulator. Our pumps support up to 35% media concentration, compatible with glass bead, aluminium oxide, ceramic, and plastic.
Why Vapormatt
- The wet blasting pioneers: Norman Ashworth pioneered wet blasting in the 1940s. Vapormatt has built only wet blasting machines since 1978 and has supplied more than 2,000 to over 50 countries.
- Complete as standard: Closed-loop recirculation, all-stainless construction and a 24-month warranty are included, not sold as upgrades. No drain or external filter unit is needed.
- Supported for life: Spare parts are held in stock, with service from Bridgwater and local support through our global partners.
The Vapormatt Promise: the machine meets the agreed specification, or we make it right.
How customers use the Puma
Anubis 3D in Canada uses the Puma to remove trapped sintered powder from the internal channels of SLS parts. It gets a better surface finish than dry blasting without the explosion risk of airborne powder (case study). Iskra PIO, a Slovenian pharmaceutical machinery maker, replaced manual polishing with wet blasting to reach hygienic stainless finishes below 0.8μm Ra (case study).
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cabinet construction | Stainless steel throughout; reinforced sump |
| Overall dimensions (W × D × H) | 1.4 × 1.2 × 2.1m (55" × 47" × 83"); 2.4m (95") with door open |
| Machine weight | Approx. 350kg (772 lb) including filter unit |
| Internal working dimensions | 1.1 × 1.1 × 1.2m (45" × 45" × 47") |
| Maximum component diameter | 762mm (30") |
| Media concentration | Up to 35% |
| Sump capacity | 127L (28 UK gal / 34 US gal) |
| Max component load | 150kg (331 lb) |
| Air flow | 1.13 Nm³/min at 5.5 bar (40 SCFM at 80 psi) |
| Filtration | S-Tank closed-loop system with reservoir tank (standard) |
| Rinse system | Recirculated; manual rinse nozzle (standard) |
| Component blow-off | Air blow-off nozzle (standard) |
| Window | Toughened safety glass with wiper and wash bar (standard) |
| Lighting | Integral LED (standard) |
| Footswitch | One-touch operation (standard) |
| Loading | Side-loading swing door with safety lock |
| Electrical supply | 400/480V AC, 3-phase, 50/60Hz, 7A (options dependent); RCD and isolation switch required |
| Air supply | DN15 (½" BSP); 2–7 bar (30–100 psi); 1.13 Nm³/min (40 SCFM); DIN ISO 8573-1 class 5.6.4 |
| Water supply | DN15 (½" BSP); max 7 bar (100 psi); 13 L/min (2.9 US gpm) intermittent |
Optional items
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel turntable | 500mm (20") diameter; 50kg (110 lb) max load; on stand |
| Wheel-holding jig | 48mm (2") shaft; 4-bar wheel rest; swing-out arm; max component 762 × 380mm (30" × 15") |
| Mini barrel | 225mm (9") ID drum; up to 20kg (44 lb) load; variable 1.33–7.67 rpm; increases machine depth to 1.47m (58.9") |
| Optional: Plastic-media processing kit | For fast and effective paint stripping of components such as aircraft wheels |
Full technical specifications are available in the downloadable Puma machine brochure