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    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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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.
    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.
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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
    Steel Cut Wire Shot
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
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    14-252460 to 100Very High0000000000000000000000000000
    16-303060 to 100Very High00000000000000000000000000
    18-403660 to 100Very High00000000000000000000000000
    Ground Glass
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
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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 grit, this media is less aggressive than pure aluminum oxide grit. It’s tough enough to clear away corrosion but gentle enough to etch aluminum and plastic without gouging them.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    Mesh Size
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    50-808040 to 100Low0000000000000000000000000000
    60-12015040 to 100Low00000000000000000000000000
    70-17022040 to 100Low00000000000000000000000000
    120-17024040 to 100Low000000000000000000000000000
    170-23028040 to 100Low000000000000000000000000000
    Coal Slag Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
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    12-402440 to 100NoneMIL-A-22262B00000000000000000000000000
    20-403640 to 100NoneMIL-A-22262B000000000000000000000000
    30-604640 to 100NoneMIL-A-22262B000000000000000000000000
    40-807040 to 100NoneMIL-A-22262B000000000000000000000000
    Black Beauty Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
    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.
    80 lb.
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    12-4024100NoneMIL-A-22262B000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    20-4036100NoneMIL-A-22262B000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    30-6046100NoneMIL-A-22262B000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Steel Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
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    25-4024100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    40-5040100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    50-8050100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    80-12080100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    120-200120100Medium0000000000000000000000000000000000000
    Garnet Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
    80-140 Particle Mesh Size—Garnet grit with a particle mesh size of 80-140 is commonly used for waterjet cutting metal because it won’t clog the jet nozzles.
    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.
    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.
    6 oz.
    5 lb.
    10 lb.
    15 lb.
    50 lb.
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    18-503660 to 100Low————0———00000000000000———000000000000000
    20-403640 to 80LowMIL-A-59316———0———0———0———00000000000000
    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
    100-14010040 to 80LowMIL-A-59316———0———0———0———00000000000000
    100-40018060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    120-45022060 to 100Low————0———00000000000000000000000000000000000000
    170-27018040 to 80LowMIL-A-59316———0———0———0———00000000000000
    200-32524040 to 80LowMIL-A-59316———0———0———0———00000000000000
    230-32528060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    270-40032060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    325-40036060 to 100Low————00000000000000———0000000000000———0
    325-50040060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    —24020 to 65Low—000000000000000000000000———0———0———0
    Superoxalloy Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    A safer, tougher alternative to aluminum oxide grit. Made from mineral wool, this grit produces less dust than aluminum oxide grit because it resists fracturing from impact better. The small amount of dust it does create is safely dissolved in human lungs, so it’s not classified as a carcinogen according to International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Thanks to its rounded edges, this grit won’t embed into surfaces as frequently as other grit for a clean surface that’s ready for your next process.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    MIL-PRF-22262C—This grit meets strict standards for particle size, material quality, and cleaning efficiency. It’s certified to remove enough scale, rust, and paint to prep metal surfaces.
    50 lb.
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    14-10016-20100LowMIL-PRF-22262C0000000000000
    20-7024-36100LowMIL-PRF-22262C000000000000
    40-7046-54100LowMIL-PRF-22262C000000000000
    40-10060-70100LowMIL-PRF-22262C000000000000
    70-10080-100100LowMIL-PRF-22262C000000000000
    Silicon Carbide Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
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    606020 to 120Low000000000000000000000000000
    80-230100-12020 to 120Low0000000000000000000000000
    140-450180-22020 to 120Low0000000000000000000000000
    140-50028020 to 120Low0000000000000000000000000
    Bauxite Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
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    20-403650 to 100High000000000000000000000000000
    30-7046-5450 to 100High0000000000000000000000000
    Bauxite Bead
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
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    30-504640 to 100High000000000000000000000000000
    40-806040 to 100High0000000000000000000000000
    Ceramic Bead
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
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    40-604660 to 80High0000000000000000000000000000
    60-1208060 to 80High00000000000000000000000000
    120-23012060 to 80High00000000000000000000000000
    23024060 to 80High00000000000000000000000000
    Ceramic Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    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.
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    30-604660 to 100High0000000000000000000000000000

    Sand for Cigarette Waste Containers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sand. Sand for Cigarette Waste Containers.
    Pour this sand into ashtrays to extinguish cigarettes.
    Container
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    Pail50White0000000000000

    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.
    The least aggressive blasting media, baking soda scours almost any material without scratching or marring it. It’s also the best choice for cleaning and removing paint from wood. Wash it away using only 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.
    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.
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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.
    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.
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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.
    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
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    12-161640 to 60Medium0000000000000
    16-202040 to 60Medium000000000000
    20-302440 to 60Medium000000000000
    30-4030-3640 to 60Medium000000000000
    Dolomite
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media. Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials.
    Delicately clean hard materials such as brick, stone, and concrete. Originally used to restore the surfaces of fossils and historic monuments, dolomite is hard enough to clear grime and years of weather from masonry yet delicate enough not to gouge it. It’s not recommended for soft metals and plastics.
    Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.
    20 lb.
    Particle
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    Recommended Blast
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    200-400220-40030 to 80None0000000000000

    Build-Your-Own Filter Cartridges for Water

    Unscrew the bottom of these cartridges and fill with your own media. Cartridges fit standard filter housings. They can be cleaned for repeated use.
    Filter Cartridges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Filter Cartridges. Build-Your-Own Filter Cartridges for Water, Filter Cartridges.
    9 3/4" High
    20" High
    OD
    ID
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    End Type
    Reusable
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    Each
    Polypropylene—Solid
    2 1/2"2 3/8"50125Open on Both EndsYes00000000000000000000000000
    4 1/2"4 3/8"50125Open on Both EndsYes000000000000000000000000
     
    Filter Media
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Filter Cartridges. Build-Your-Own Filter Cartridges for Water, Filter Media.
    Container
    Net Wt., lb.
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Max.
    Temp.
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    Greensand
    44350Not Rated0000000000000
     

    Tumbling Media for Aluminum, Brass, and Soft Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tumbling Media. Tumbling Media for Aluminum, Brass, and Soft Metals, Granule.

    Granule

    Made of soft material, this tumbling media gently finishes aluminum, brass, and other soft metal parts without distorting them. Choose the shape that best matches the contours of your part and a size that’s large enough not to get stuck in recesses and holes. You can also mix shapes and sizes to tailor the finish to your part.
    For Ultra Smooth Finish—Remove tarnish, oxidation, and light scratches to make your parts shine. Ideal for detailed or engraved parts, this media rubs the surface without wearing it down to preserve the shape and sharp edges.
    For Polished Finish—Often used as the final step in finishing, this media brightens your part’s surface with an extremely shiny finish. It rubs the surface without wearing it down to preserve the shape and sharp edges.
    Dry Tumbling Condition—Run this media dry and it won't stick to your parts. Dry media simplifies setup and cleanup, but it takes longer to finish your parts than wet media.
    Corn Cob—These corn cobs have larger particles than those used for abrasive blasting. They’re cleaned and treated for use in tumblers.
    Walnut Shell—These walnut shells have larger particles than those used for abrasive blasting. They’re cleaned and treated for use in tumblers.
    10 lb.
    15 lb.
    Density,
    lb/ft³
    Recommended Media
    to Parts Ratio
    Abrasion
    Type
    Tumbling
    Condition
    Material
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    For Ultra Smooth Finish
     
    Granule
    404:1NoneDryWalnut Shell0000000000000———0
     
    For Polished Finish
     
    Granule
    324:1NoneDryCorn Cob———000000000000000
     

    Sifters for Cigarette Waste Containers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cigarette Sifters. Sifters for Cigarette Waste Containers.
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    20"Steel000000000000
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