NEW GritWizard™ Abrasive Metering Valve
One Valve Has You Covered
Versatility
You don’t need to stockpile spares or a collection of valves for different media. The GritWizard is your go-to valve for all common media types and applications—out-of-the-box without modifications, for industrial and contractor jobs.
Performance
The GritWizard’s optimal media flow ensures a consistent surface finish while maximizing productivity. You also can adjust media flow while the valve is actuated, so you don’t waste time and media.
Simplicity and Durability
The GritWizard is simple to maintain and repair, with 60% fewer wear parts, and it’s durable enough to last 12 times longer, so you stay in the field and out of the shop.
You Don’t Need Magic
You don’t need to be a wizard to perform blasting magic. You only need the GritWizard. Your job just got easier—if you’ve got a GritWizard.
Testimonial from Jim Kaiser of Abrasives Incorporated
• Performance
Inconsistent media flow destroys your productivity.
Not with the GritWizard. It has:
Precision Metering
The GritWizard’s adjustment knob is calibrated at 20 turns per inch, ensuring a precise media-air ratio. The numbered gauge makes it easy to return to your preferred set point. These features and others deliver an optimal media flow that provides a consistent surface finish while maximizing productivity.
Adjustments While Blasting (Patent Pending)
Adjust the media flow while the valve is actuated, so you don’t waste media and time.
• Versatility
Every job is different. But the GritWizard handles all jobs.
Use it with:
All Common Media
From ALOX to glass bead and everything in between. No need to stock multiple valves and spares. You only need the GritWizard.
- Coal slag
- Garnet
- Crushed glass
- Steel grit
- ALOX
- Glass bead
- Cut wire
Pressure-Hold and Pressure-Release Systems
- Blast rooms
- Portable blast machines
- Bulk blasters
- Multiple-outlet blast machines
- Manual pressure blast cabinets
- Automated blast cabinets
• Simplicity
Installing, maintaining, and repairing valves in the field is a pain. Not with the GritWizard. It is designed for:
Easy Installation
Less time setting up means more time blasting.
Simple Maintenance and Repairs
60% fewer wear components. 60% less complexity for you.
• Durability
The GritWizard lasts up to 12 times longer.
Stay in the Field and out of the Shop
Every second you’re not blasting you’re losing profit. Don’t waste money on valves that wear out and wear you down. Invest in a GritWizard—and keep blasting.
Plunger with Air-Assisted Close
- Patent-pending, 2-Point seal that incorporates an air-and-spring assisted closure mechanism.
- Ensures a tight seal after the plunger closes.
- Reduces internal valve wear.
Easy to Troubleshoot and Install Wear Parts
Wear parts are simple to diagnose and replace:
1. Media shutoff valve
2. Media cleanout
3. 90° adjustable media tee
4. Eight internal wear parts (not shown)
Specifications
Weight: 18 lbs
Required Clearance
- w/ shutoff valve: 13”
- w/o shutoff valve: 10.5”
Air Pressure
- Min: 80 psi
- Max: 175 psi
