Remotely Operated Scabbling
Category: Decontamination > Mechanical Surface Removal > Scabbling , Mechanical
Reference # : OST # 2099 , DOE/EM-0467 Model No : Moosse
The Pentek, Inc., remotely-operated scabbler, the Moose ®, is designed to scarify large concrete floors
and slabs in environments which require stringent control of airborne contamination and debris. The
Moose ® scabbler utilizes a single-step floor scarification process with three integral sub-systems:
the scabbling head assembly, the on-board high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuum
system, and the six-wheeled chassis. Remote operation of the Moose® is performed using a small control
panel attached to the Moose ® by up to 300-ft of tether.
The scabbling head utilizes seven 2 ¼-in-diameter reciprocating scabbling bits, each 9-point
tungsten carbide-tipped, which pulverize the surface delivering 1,200 hammer impacts/min. Dust and
debris are captured by the two-stage positive filtration HEPA vacuum system that deposits the waste
directly into an on-board 23-gal waste drum. The six-wheeled chassis has independent skid steering
which allows the Moose® to pirouette 360-degrees about its geometric center.
Benefits
* Simultaneous collection of dust and debris
* Reduces the amount of airborne contamination
* The technology is very maneuverable
* Easily disassembled for decontamination
* Remote operation up to 300 feet
* Improves worker safety and worker fatigue
Limitations
* Only accommodates 23 gal. waste drums
* Because of weight (200 lb), the full drums require two persons to be changed
* More costly for small areas than the baseline technology (mechanical scabbling)
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