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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.

				10 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
20-30	36	20 to 60	Low	3386K37	000000	3386K67	000000
30-40	36	20 to 60	Low	3386K38	00000	3386K31	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
12-20	20	60 to 100	High	3727N11	000000	3727N12	000000	3727N13	0000000
14-25	24	60 to 100	High	3727N21	00000	3727N22	00000	3727N23	000000
16-30	30	60 to 100	High	3165K25	00000	3165K36	00000	3165K12	000000
18-35	36	60 to 100	High	3165K24	00000	3165K37	00000	3165K11	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
20-40	30	60 to 120	Very High	33085K45	0000000	33085K21	0000000
25-50	36	60 to 120	Very High	33085K46	000000	33085K22	000000

Steel Cut Wire Shot

A tougher alternative to steel shot. Cut from cold-drawn solid steel wire for extreme durability, this media stays effective for twice as many cycles as steel shot. The cutting process forms both rounded and sharp sides, so it will peen and etch your surface at the same time. It also creates highly consistent pieces for a uniform finish.

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
14-25	24	60 to 100	Very High	6075N31	0000000	6075N32	0000000
16-30	30	60 to 100	Very High	6075N21	000000	6075N22	000000
18-40	36	60 to 100	Very High	6075N11	000000	6075N12	000000

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
12-20	16	15 to 120	None	34575K25	000000	34575K35	000000
25-40	30	15 to 120	None	34575K26	00000	34575K37	00000

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
12-40	24	40 to 100	None	MIL-A-22262B	6269N11	000000	6269N13	000000
20-40	36	40 to 100	None	MIL-A-22262B	6269N21	00000	6269N23	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
12-40	24	100	None	MIL-A-22262B	33145K21	000000	33145K36	000000	33145K11	000000
20-40	36	100	None	MIL-A-22262B	33145K22	00000	33145K37	00000	33145K12	00000

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
25-40	24	100	Medium	3165K44	000000	3165K51	000000	3165K14	0000000

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
14-25	16	60 to 100	Low	8072T39	000000	8072T65	000000
20-40	36	60 to 100	Low	8072T41	00000	8072T66	00000

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.

MIL-A-59316—This grit meets strict standards for particle size, shape, and material quality. It’s certified to remove enough scale, rust, and paint that a metal surface is ready for processing.

					10 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability	Mil. Spec.		Each		Each
18-50	36	60 to 100	Low	—	3418K46	000000	3418K71	0000000
20-40	36	40 to 80	Low	MIL-A-59316	———	0	3418K21	000000

Bauxite Grit

Just as hard and sharp as aluminum oxide but reusable. Bauxite grit stays effective for 100 times more cycles than aluminum oxide grit but isn’t as long-lasting as ceramic grit. It’s a good middle ground, cost-wise, between those two. It also sheds less dust than aluminum oxide grit.

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
20-40	36	50 to 100	High	7277N21	000000	7277N23	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
10-14	16	20 to 80	Low	32725K42	000000	32725K61	000000

Walnut Shell

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Gentle abrasion without damage. Not only will walnut shells clean, but they also polish and debur thanks to their slight abrasion.

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

				15 lb.		50 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each		Each
8-12	14	20 to 90	Low	3393K28	000000	3393K2	000000
12-20	16-24	20 to 90	Low	3393K34	00000	3393K3	00000
20-30	36	20 to 90	Low	3393K41	00000	3393K6	00000
30	30	20 to 90	Low	3393K42	00000	3393K7	00000

Plastic Grit

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Slightly more aggressive than walnut shells and corn cob, plastic grit removes tougher coatings and buildup without marring and warping. It also stays effective for twice as many cycles as corn cob and walnut shells.

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

				25 lb.
Particle Mesh Size	Grit	Recommended Blast Pressure, psi	Reusability		Each
12-16	16	40 to 60	Medium	8104T37	000000
16-20	20	40 to 60	Medium	8104T38	00000
20-30	24	40 to 60	Medium	8104T39	00000