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    145 Products

    Abrasive Blasting Media

    Remove paint, coatings, and rust or add texture to surfaces. This media is suitable for use on a wide variety of surface materials.
    Our abrasive blasting materials are sorted from least to most aggressive. The more aggressive the media, the more material it removes from your surface.
    Both particle mesh size and grit measure the size of the abrasive particles. The higher the number, the finer the particles are.
    Glass Bead
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    Round beads remove carbon and surface residue for a smooth, bright finish. It is inert and leaves no residue. Peens aluminum and plastic.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    15 lb.
    50 lb.
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    40-6060-7020 to 60Low0000000000000———00000000000000
    60-12090-12020 to 60Low000000000000———0000000000000
    70-140100-15020 to 60Low000000000000———0000000000000
    100-170120-15020 to 60Low000000000000———0000000000000
    170-325180-28020 to 60Low000000000000———0000000000000
    20024020 to 60Low———00000000000000———0
    Steel Shot
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    Generates a high-impact force to clean and peen heavy forgings and remove heat-treated scale on steel and other cast metals.
    High Reusability—Effective for hundreds of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    25 lb.
    50 lb.
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    12-202060 to 100High0000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    14-252460 to 100High0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    16-303060 to 100High0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    18-353660 to 100High0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    20-454660 to 100High0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    30-807060 to 100High0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    40-1209060 to 100High0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Stainless Steel Shot
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    Outlasts glass bead and Black Beauty grit by a ratio of 1,000 to 1. It descales nonferrous metals and peens aluminum and plastic. Not recommended for removing paint from aluminum and plastic.
    Very High Reusability—Effective for thousands of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    25 lb.
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    20-4036-5460 to 120Very High———0000000000000000
    20-403060 to 120Very High000000000000000———0
    25-5046-7060 to 120Very High———000000000000000
    25-503660 to 120Very High00000000000000———0
    35-7054-9060 to 120Very High———000000000000000
    35-705460 to 120Very High00000000000000———0
    50-14080-15060 to 120Very High———000000000000000
    50-1409060 to 120Very High00000000000000———0
    Ground Glass
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    A lightweight alternative to sand and grit, it leaves a rough surface.
    Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    12-201615 to 120None0000000000000000000000000000
    25-403015 to 120None00000000000000000000000000
    40-806015 to 120None00000000000000000000000000
    60-1408015 to 120None00000000000000000000000000
    Glass/Aluminum Oxide Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    A mixture of glass bead and aluminum oxide removes tough corrosion in applications where 100% aluminum oxide is too aggressive.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    50-808020 to 70Low0000000000000000000000000000
    70-17022020 to 70Low00000000000000000000000000
    120-17012020 to 70Low000000000000———0
    170-23018020 to 70Low000000000000———0
    Black Beauty Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    Also known as black diamond and black blast, it's the best alternative to silica sand. Contains less than 0.1% free silica. It's inert and moisture free. Not recommended for removing paint from aluminum and plastic.
    Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.
    50 lb.
    80 lb.
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    12-4016-54100None0000000000000000000000000000
    20-4036-54100None00000000000000000000000000
    Steel Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    Leaves a textured surface to enhance the bonding ability of paint and other coatings.
    Medium Reusability—Effective for dozens of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    25 lb.
    50 lb.
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    25-4024100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    40-5040100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    50-8050100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    80-12080100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    120-200120100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Garnet Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    More aggressive than other blasting media, it cuts faster while producing less dust.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    14-251660 to 100Low00000000000000000000000000
    20-403660 to 100Low000000000000000000000000
    30-605460 to 100Low000000000000000000000000
    50-1008060 to 100Low000000000000000000000000
    80-14012060 to 100Low000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    Sharp, hard, and durable, it prepares surfaces for coating. It also frosts glass.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    6 oz.
    5 lb.
    10 lb.
    15 lb.
    50 lb.
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    18-503660 to 100Low———0———00000000000000———000000000000000
    25-704660 to 100Low———0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    35-1006060 to 100Low———0———000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    45-1408060 to 100Low———0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    70-27012060 to 100Low———0———00000000000000000000000000000000000000
    80-32515060 to 100Low———0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    100-40018060 to 100Low———0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    120-45022060 to 100Low———0———00000000000000000000000000000000000000
    230-32528060 to 100Low———0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    270-40032060 to 100Low———0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    325-40036060 to 100Low———0———0———0000000000000———0
    325-50040060 to 100Low———0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    —24020 to 65Low0000000000000000000000000———0———0———0
    Silicon Carbide Grit
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    Quickly cleans granite, ceramics, silicon, quartz, cemented carbides, and other tough materials.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    606020 to 120Low000000000000000000000000000
    80-230100-12020 to 120Low0000000000000000000000000
    140-450180-22020 to 120Low0000000000000000000000000
    140-50028020 to 120Low0000000000000000000000000

    Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials

    Remove paint, coatings, and rust from delicate materials. Softer than other abrasive blasting media, this media cleans away contaminants without scratching or marring the underlying surface. It is a good choice for finishing soft metals, plastics, wood, or sensitive equipment.
    Our abrasive blasting materials are sorted from least to most aggressive. The more aggressive the media, the more material it removes from your surface.
    Both particle mesh size and grit measure the size of the abrasive particles. The higher the number, the finer the particles are.
    Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media. Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials.
    Scours almost any material. After use, it can be washed away with water.
    Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    4054-6020 to 120None00000000000000000000000000
    6080-9020 to 120None000000000000000000000000
    Corn Cob
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media. Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials.
    Use for delicate parts. Clean metal, wood, fiberglass, plastic, and masonry. It won't frost glass, pit aluminum, or damage surfaces.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    40 lb.
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    10-141620 to 80Low0000000000000000000000000000
    14-2020-3020 to 80Low00000000000000000000000000
    20-4036-5420 to 80Low00000000000000000000000000
    40-806020 to 80Low00000000000000000000000000
    Walnut Shell
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media. Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials.
    Soft-grit shells clean, polish, and debur soft metals, fiberglass, plastic, wood, and stone.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    15 lb.
    50 lb.
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    6-10620 to 90Low0000000000000000000000000
    8-121420 to 90Low00000000000000000000000
    12-2016-2420 to 90Low00000000000000000000000
    20-303620 to 90Low00000000000000000000000
    303020 to 90Low00000000000000000000000
    Plastic Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media. Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials.
    Easily removes coatings and build-up without marring and warping.
    Medium Reusability—Effective for dozens of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    25 lb.
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    Recommended Blast
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    12-161640 to 60Medium0000000000000
    16-202040 to 60Medium000000000000
    20-302440 to 60Medium000000000000
    30-4030-3640 to 60Medium000000000000
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