Blasting Media:
| |
Description |
Surface Profile |
Working Speed |
Surface Removal |
| Aluminum Oxide |
Sharp, long lasting media
for fast etching & profiling
|
High Etch |
Fast |
Yes |
| Glass Beads |
Round, soda-lime glass to
produce a bright, satin finish
Minimizes stress on part
|
No Etch, stain finish |
Medium Fast |
Slight |
| Plastic Abrasives |
Abrasive, soft media designed for automotive, aerospace applications |
No etch, stripping |
Medium |
Slight |
| Steel Grit |
Angular, carbon steel for
fast stripping & agressive
cleaning
|
High Etch |
Medium Fast |
Moderate |
| Corn Cob |
Organic, soft media ideal for soft surfaces such as wood |
None |
Slow |
No |
| Steel Shot |
Carbon steel, round spheres desined for polishing and peening applications |
No Etch |
Medium |
No |
| Silicone Carbide |
Very hard, aggressive cutting media; Ideal for stone, glass and hard surfaces |
Very High Etch |
Very Fast |
Yes |
| Walnut Shells |
Angular, organic grit for mildly aggressive stripping w/out damage to surface |
Low Etch |
Medium-Slow |
Very slight |
| Crushed Glass Grit |
Silica-free, 100% recycled glass; Efficient, economical stripping |
Medium-High Etch |
Fast |
Slight |
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