Why does a new Schmidt pot clog up more often than our old Clemco pots?
Clogging (abrasive flow problems) is typically caused by moisture in the compressed air which contaminates the abrasive. The Clemco has a built-in differential pressure that forces wet material out. This results in lost production and premature wear to the metering valve.
The best option is to install a moisture separator or AirPrep system to remove moisture from the compressed air and operate the blast pot without differential pressure.
