The new addition significantly enhances the site’s finishing capabilities and offers customers a unique opportunity to access one of the most versatile continuous flow shot blasting systems on the market, Rösler said.
The RDGE machine is widely recognised for its flexibility and efficiency in high-volume environments. Its arrival at the CEC means customers can not only see the technology in action but also benefit from its performance through Rösler’s subcontract finishing service.
“The RDGE gives us a new level of versatility and throughput in our subcontract operations,” commented Dave Williams, Subcontract Manager at Rösler UK. “We can now offer continuous shot blasting for flat and geometrically complex components with consistent, all-around surface treatment, whether for descaling, derusting, deburring or pre-coating preparation. It’s big news for our customers.”
Designed for continuous flow operation, the RDGE accommodates variable transport speeds between 0.6 and 6 metres per minute on a highly wear-resistant wire mesh manganese steel belt. Its optimally positioned turbines, configured through computer simulation, deliver uniform blasting results with minimal shadowing – even for large or intricately shaped parts.
The machine joins an extensive portfolio of mass finishing, shot blasting and additive manufacturing post-processing systems at Rösler UK's CEC, which serves customers across aerospace, automotive, medical and defence sectors. The centre has become a hub for process development and problem-solving, the firm said, enabling manufacturers to validate surface performance, develop new finishing techniques or outsource production-scale treatments.
“Having this technology on-site means we’re not just talking about what’s possible, we’re proving it, live, every day,” Williams added. “For customers, it’s a low-risk way to explore advanced finishing without immediate investment. And for Rösler, it reinforces our commitment to delivering real-world results.”
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