Choosing the Right Schmidt Blast Pot for Your Job Size

A blast pot is more than just a container for media—it’s your production engine. Choosing the right size blast pot can make or break your productivity and job efficiency.

Why Size Matters

  • Too small: Frequent refills, more downtime
  • Too big: Wasted abrasive, unnecessary bulk, higher rental costs

Matching pot size to project size improves runtime and operator efficiency.

Common Schmidt Blast Pot Sizes

  • 1.5 cu. ft. pot: Perfect for touch-up work, small parts, or mobile repair crews.
  • 3.5 cu. ft. pot: Good for mid-size steel structures, tanks, and heavy-duty field jobs.
  • 6.5 cu. ft. pot: Best for extended blasting, shipyards, or bridge projects.

Portable vs. Skid-Mounted

We offer both wheeled and skid-mounted Schmidt pots. Skids are ideal for flatbed transport or jobsite trailers, while wheeled units are easier to reposition.

What Else to Consider?

  • Pot pressure rating
  • Remote control type (electric vs pneumatic deadman)
  • Air dryer compatibility

Let us know your job specs, and we’ll spec the right pot and all accessories—from compressor to nozzles to safety PPE.