Metal Blast Cleaning ToolMBX® Axial
Specially designed to remove corrosion in areas that are difficult to reach.
- Removes rust, paint and coatings
- No heat, no warping, no loose media
- Carbon and stainless steel belts
- Hand-held control for spot and weld work

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One-step bodywork preparation
Overview
The MBX ® Axial is specially designed to remove corrosion in areas that are difficult to reach – like door rabbets, roof joints, wheel housings - to create a blasted surface for superior adhesion. These characteristics make the Axial a perfect complement to the well-proven MBX ® systems. The MBX ® Axial tool can be used with MBX ® Belts. When equipped with an Accelerator Bar (optional purchase item, ZU-082 / ZU-083), it can also be used with Bristle Blaster ® Belts – for higher bristle impact and efficiency. Highly flexible in tight areas Removing corrosion and oxidation, rust and scale Removing paint, protective coatings and sealers Includin
Specifications
| Removes | Rust, paint, underseal, sealants, adhesives, gaskets |
| Surfaces | Car body panels; non-ferrous with stainless belt |
| Belt colour coding | Black (heavy) · Ocher (medium) · Green (paint) · Blue (stainless/alu) |
| Heat / warping | None |
| Drive | Pneumatic · axial head |
FAQ
What applications is the MBX® Axial suitable for?
Can I also use MBX® Axial Belts with other drive units?
Can the MBX® Axial also be used with the accelerator bar?
Where can I find instructions on how to use the MBX® Axial?
What servicing work does the MBX® Axial need?
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Controlled impact. No heat. No substrate loss.
Centrifugal force
Flexible-wire belts rotate in a patented housing, spinning outward on a cushion of air.
Controlled impact
U-shaped staples through a durable nylon belt strike the surface, safe, long-lasting.
No heat, no smearing
Cold process, no overheating or burnishing that grinding and high-speed methods cause.
Preserves the base
Cleans without removing excessive base material or altering the substrate.
Same result. None of the downsides.
Precision where it's non-negotiable
No overheating
Maintains surface integrity where grinding would burn or warp.
No smearing
Prevents the smearing and burnishing common with high-speed discs.
Preserves base material
Cleans without removing excessive base material or altering the substrate.
Consistent results
Repeatable, coating-ready output, a skilled operator's work, delivered the same way every time.
Works with this tool
One tool, four color-coded belts.
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