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About Abrasive Blasting Media

Compare abrasive blasting media hardness to find the best one for your application.

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

The most widely used abrasive blasting bead, glass bead cleans away rust and surface residue from any material to leave a smooth, bright finish. It has a round shape to peen soft materials such as plastic and aluminum, though it’s not hard enough to peen steel and stainless steel.

Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

MIL-PRF-9954—This media meets strict standards for particle size, shape, and material quality. It's certified to remove enough scale, rust, and paint to prep metal surfaces.

SAE AMS2431/6D—Blast surfaces to a predictable, repeatable finish every time. This glass bead meets tighter tolerances for size, shape, and quality than bead rated MIL-PRF 9954.

						10 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability	Mil. Spec.	Specs. Met		Each		Each
40-50	46	20 to 60	Low	—	SAE AMS2431/6D	———	0	3386K34	000000
40-50	46	20 to 60	Low	MIL-PRF-9954	—	———	0	3386K32	00000
40-60	70	20 to 60	Low	—	—	3398K11	000000	3386K71	00000

Steel Shot

The most common abrasive for heavy duty cleaning and peening jobs. Rounded like glass but harder and denser, this shot blasts away heat-treated scale, heavy forgings, and other stubborn irregularities while leaving a uniformly peened finish. It also lasts for 500 times more cycles than glass, so it’s perfect for abrasive blasting cabinets and other systems that let you reuse your media.

High Reusability—Effective for hundreds of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		25 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each		Each
20-45	46	60 to 100	High	3727N31	000000	3727N32	000000	3727N33	0000000
30-80	70	60 to 100	High	3727N41	00000	3727N42	00000	3727N43	000000

Stainless Steel Shot

Just as aggressive as steel shot but with better corrosion resistance and durability. Unlike steel, this shot cleans and peens stainless steel, brass, and other nonferrous metals without contaminating them with iron. It also stays effective for twice as many cycles as steel shot. This high-impact shot isn’t recommended for removing paint from aluminum and plastic.

Very High Reusability—Effective for thousands of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		25 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
35-70	46	60 to 120	Very High	33085K47	0000000	33085K23	0000000

Ground Glass

A more aggressive alternative to glass bead, this angular abrasive blasts harder and leaves a rougher finish. It’s most often used to clean bricks, cement, and other masonry that’s already rough. While moderately aggressive, it’s still gentle enough to etch aluminum, plastic, and other soft materials without gouging them.

Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.

				10 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
40-80	60	15 to 120	None	34575K28	000000	34575K38	000000

Coal Slag Grit

Also known as black diamond, this media is the most widely used grit-style abrasive. Known for its use in sandblasting, its sharp, angular shape etches a wide range of surfaces. It won’t leave behind contaminants. A lower-cost alternative to Black Beauty grit, it produces a less uniform finish. It’s not recommended for removing paint from aluminum and plastic.

Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.

MIL-A-22262B—This grit meets strict standards for particle size, material quality, and hazardous waste. It’s certified to remove enough scale, rust, and paint to prep metal surfaces and doesn’t contain more than 1% free silica.

					10 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability	Mil. Spec.		Each		Each
30-60	46	40 to 100	None	MIL-A-22262B	6269N31	000000	6269N33	000000
40-80	70	40 to 100	None	MIL-A-22262B	6269N41	00000	6269N43	00000

Black Beauty Grit

A step up in finish quality from coal slag grit. Every lot is tested and certified to exceed the standards of MIL-A-22262B, so it produces a uniform finish and contains less than 0.1% free silica. Sharp, angular edges etch a wide range of materials—everything from aluminum to stainless steel to wood. This grit produces less dust than coal slag grit due to its strict processing. Any dust it does leave behind won’t contaminate surfaces. It’s not recommended for removing paint from aluminum and plastic.

Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.

					10 lb.		50 lb.		80 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability	Mil. Spec.		Each		Each		Each
30-60	46	100	None	MIL-A-22262B	33145K24	000000	33145K14	000000	33145K39	000000

Steel Grit

A more aggressive alternative to steel shot, steel grit blasts harder and leaves a rougher finish thanks to its sharp, angular edges. It digs below the surface to remove material, which is why it’s commonly used to strip paint, remove rust and scale, and prep surfaces for coatings to bond to. However, you should only use it on steel and iron surfaces because it will leave iron behind that could contaminate other materials.

Medium Reusability—Effective for dozens of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		25 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each		Each
40-50	40	100	Medium	5639N11	000000	5639N12	000000	5639N13	0000000
50-80	50	100	Medium	3165K45	00000	3165K52	00000	3165K15	000000

Garnet Grit

An economical choice for grit-style abrasive. It’s not as reusable or abrasive as aluminum oxide grit, so it’s commonly used to clean masonry where it would be difficult to reclaim your media.

Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
30-60	54	60 to 100	Low	8072T42	000000	8072T67	000000

Aluminum Oxide Grit

The grit you think of for sanding, grinding, and polishing. As abrasive blasting media, aluminum oxide grit does it all—from blasting away paint to frosting glass to deburring and etching metal. It’s hard and has sharp, angular edges for fast cutting. It won’t leave behind contaminants like steel grit, so it can be used on a wider variety of materials.

Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		15 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each		Each
25-70	46	60 to 100	Low	3418K47	000000	———	0	3418K72	0000000
35-100	60	60 to 100	Low	3398K31	00000	3337K57	000000	3418K81	000000

Silicon Carbide Grit

Quickly cleans granite, ceramics, silicon, quartz, cemented carbides, and other tough materials. However, it is more brittle than aluminum oxide grit, so it sheds more dust.

Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
60	60	20 to 120	Low	3441K11	000000	3441K81	0000000

Bauxite Bead

A step up in hardness and durability from glass bead. This round abrasive lightly peens metals that are too hard for glass bead, such as steel and stainless steel. It's also a good middle-ground, cost-wise, between glass and ceramic bead—it’s more expensive than glass bead because it stays effective for 200 times more cycles, but it’s not as expensive as long-lasting ceramic.

High Reusability—Effective for hundreds of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
30-50	46	40 to 100	High	5756N31	000000	5756N33	0000000
40-80	60	40 to 100	High	5756N41	00000	5756N43	000000

Ceramic Bead

The hardest, longest-lasting bead abrasive we offer. This round abrasive stays effective for 500 times more cycles than glass bead while delivering the same smooth finish. Since it’s harder than glass and bauxite bead, it easily peens steel, stainless steel, and other hard metals. It’s also virtually dust-free, so you'll find it used in medical, aerospace, and other dust-sensitive environments.

High Reusability—Effective for hundreds of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		55 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
40-60	46	60 to 80	High	6240N41	0000000	6240N43	0000000

Ceramic Grit

Your pick for long lasting, dust-free grit. It lasts for 500 times more cycles than aluminum oxide while leaving a similar finish. It’s also virtually dust-free, so you'll find it used in dust-sensitive environments such as medical and aerospace spaces.

High Reusability—Effective for hundreds of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
30-60	46	60 to 100	High	7713N31	0000000	7713N33	0000000

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.

Corn Cob

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Clean without abrasion—corn cob is gentle enough to clean wood, fiberglass, plastic, and masonry without causing damage. It won't frost glass, pit aluminum, or raise grain on wood.

Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.

				10 lb.		40 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
40-80	60	20 to 80	Low	32725K49	000000	32725K68	000000