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MBX® Pneumatic Reverse

Removes rust, paint, underseal and sealants from car panels with ease

  • 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
Pricing on request Tailored to your project, volume and region, via your local distributor.
MBX® Pneumatic Reverse
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Versatile performance

One-step bodywork preparation

Overview

The MBX ® is the one step tool that easily removes rust , corrosion , oxidation, adhesives, gaskets, layers of paint, undercoating, sealers, vinyl and dresses weld seams. The flexible-wire belts rotate in a patented housing, spinning outward with centrifugal force and working on a cushion of air. Specially designed bristles are U-shaped staples inserted through a durable nylon belt and provide safe, long lasting performance. Rapidly removes corrosion and oxidation- both hard and soft material Performs on uneven surfaces Highly flexible in tight areas No clogging or gumming of bristles Cleans surfaces evenly Full visibility of the work surface.

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 · reverse action

FAQ

What applications is the MBX® suitable for?
he MBX ® Technology has been developed for preparing the surface of bodywork panels. A selection of different MBX ® Belts is available that are suitable for specific types of work: MBX ® Belt coarse, black: Underseal removal MBX ® Belt medium, ocher: Rust removal MBX ® Belt fine, green: Paint removal Also available are blue MBX ® Belts with stainless steel bristles, which are i…
What results does the MBX® Technology deliver?
The MBX ® Technology is suitable for cleaning, that is, for removing coatings, rust and paint from car body panels. On such substrates, MBX ® Belts – depending on the type of belt – also create a finish similar to that achieved with sandblasting (MBX ® Belts coarse and medium). However, the MBX ® Technology is not suitable for preparing steel surfaces , especially when surface …
Can I also use MBX® Belts with other drive units?
No! MBX ® Belts are specially designed for use with the MBX ® drive units. These drive units run at the recommended optimum speed required by the MBX ® Belts. Working at the right speed (idling speed of MBX ® Pneumatic Reverse = 3,500 rpm, MBX ® Electric = 3,200 rpm) guarantees the best results and maximum lifetime for the belts. What’s more, the in-line design of the MBX ® dri…
Can a MBX® drive unit also be used with Bristle Blaster® or Die Blaster® Belts?
No! The MBX ® drive units are only suitable for use with MBX ® Belts. The design and functionality of Bristle Blaster ® and Die Blaster ® Belts differ fundamentally from those of MBX ® Belts: They are designed to be operated in conjunction with an Accelerator Bar. As a result, all three types of belt (MBX ® , Bristle Blaster ® and Die Blaster ® Belts) can only be used together …
What servicing work does the MBX® need?
Pneumatic The compressed-air motor should be regularly oiled. All you have to do is put a few drops of low-viscosity oil into the compressed-air connection. Proper maintenance ensures that the tool enjoys a longer service life and is a precondition for warranty claims. Electric Clean the motor housing every time after using the tool and, in particular, blow out the fan with com…
Where can I find instructions on how to use the MBX®?
It is crucial that you use the MBX ® correctly, so that you obtain the results that you want. You can find appropriate instructions in the user manual enclosed with every set. We also recommend that you watch our application film .

Downloads

MBX® Belts OverviewPDF ↓Technical DatasheetPDF ↓Exploded DrawingPDF ↓Brochure Mobility SolutionsPDF ↓MBX® Pneumatic Reverse LeafletPDF ↓MBX® Article ListPDF ↓
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The patented mechanism

Controlled impact. No heat. No substrate loss.

STEP 01

Centrifugal force

Flexible-wire belts rotate in a patented housing, spinning outward on a cushion of air.

STEP 02

Controlled impact

U-shaped staples through a durable nylon belt strike the surface, safe, long-lasting.

STEP 03

No heat, no smearing

Cold process, no overheating or burnishing that grinding and high-speed methods cause.

STEP 04

Preserves the base

Cleans without removing excessive base material or altering the substrate.

MBX® vs. grinding & sanding

Same result. None of the downsides.

Metric MBX® Grinding / sanding
Heat & warping None (cold process) High
Smearing / burnishing None Common
Base material Preserved Removed
Consistency Repeatable Operator-dependent
Tight & uneven areas Excellent Limited
Why teams choose it

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.

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Belts, wheels & kits

Works with this tool

MB-001/020Coarse belt, black (MB-001/020)
MB-001/020

Coarse belt, black

Coating removal · 23 & 11 mm · 10 pack
All parts
MB-009/021Medium belt, ochre (MB-009/021)
MB-009/021

Medium belt, ochre

Derusting · 23 & 11 mm · 10 pack
All parts
MB-005/028Fine belt, green (MB-005/028)
MB-005/028

Fine belt, green

Cleaning · 23 & 11 mm · 10 pack
All parts
MB-011/030Stainless belt, blue coarse (MB-011/030)
MB-011/030

Stainless belt, blue coarse

Stainless & aluminum · 23 & 11 mm
All parts
MB-007/031Stainless belt, blue fine (MB-007/031)
MB-007/031

Stainless belt, blue fine

Stainless & aluminum · 23 & 11 mm
All parts
Documentation

Datasheets & manuals

Technical datasheet · MBX Pneumatic Reverse PDF ↓ Exploded drawing & spare parts PDF ↓ MBX® Solutions Brochure PDF ↓ MBX® belt datasheet PDF ↓ Belt Selector preparation guide PDF ↓ Surface Preparation for Coatings & Sealants Guide PDF ↓
The belt system

One tool, four color-coded belts.

Coarse · BlackUnderseal removal
Medium · OcherRust removal
Fine · GreenPaint removal
Blue · StainlessStainless / aluminum / non-ferrous
Find your beltPreparation guide (PDF) ↓
From the field

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See it in action

MBX® Pneumatic Reverse on the job

MBX® Pneumatic Reverse – Application on a car
Application on a car
MBX® Pneumatic Reverse – In action
In action
MBX® Pneumatic Reverse – Bodywork demonstration
Bodywork demonstration
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Next step

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Pricing on request, tailored to your project and region via your local distributor. Send the job in. A specialist replies, usually within one business day.

We care · Closing Cycles

Control the surface. Close the cycle.

A controlled system isn't only cleaner output, it's a closed loop. Grit-free means no loose abrasive, no spent media and no secondary contamination, with repairable tools, returnable belts and recyclable materials. People, planet and power, engineered in.

0
abrasive media used
100%
belts returnable for credit
Repair
tools refurbished, not scrapped
ISO 9001
quality & lifecycle managed
People · SDG 8
Safer by design

No high-pressure media, lower dust, noise and vibration, fair, safe, healthy work across the chain.

Planet · SDG 12 / 13
Circular & low-waste

Monti League returns used belts for credit; tools are repaired and refurbished; materials are recyclable.

Power · SDG 9
Prevention, not cure

Correct preparation makes coatings last, less rework, lower lifecycle impact. ISO 9001 quality.

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