Ideally, your applied coating will cover the peaks and fill the valleys. Generally speaking, it is best to use the finest abrasive available that will create the necessary surface profile.
You can also find a more complete grit size to microns to mesh to inches chart here. Some blasting abrasives, like aluminum oxide or silicon carbide, cost more up front, but are economical in the long run, because they can be recycled many times.
Other types of abrasive blast media , like crushed glass or metal slag, are primarily used for outdoor blasting, and meant to be used and cleaned up. These are usually cheaper than other blast media, but only good for a few recycles in a blast cabinet or blast room. Some abrasives are in the mid-range of cost and recycles.
Glass beads or plastic urea both fit this description. Consider what types of abrasive blasting jobs you do most frequently, and what type of media you need to stock to be profitable and efficient.
There are many types of abrasives for many different types of blasting applications. This chart compares the most common abrasives for a variety of factors. Last updated: July 7th, Engineered for the industrial market, and anyone who desires a long-lasting, high-quality blasting cabinet. Raptor Blaster cabinets are built to improve productivity in facilities, shops, and garages where time is valuable.
Our sandblasting cabinets are built for durability, even under heavy use. Built for heavy-duty use, our media blasting equipment and bead blasting accessories are manufactured in the USA, using the highest standards.
The Raptor Blaster brand means solid construction, high performance, and consistent results over time. If you're interested in becoming a distributor of Raptor Blaster sandblasting cabinets, please feel free to contact us.
We'll provide you all the details to get started. Request Additional Information. Skip to content. Why is choosing the right abrasive media for the job so important? Factors to Consider When Selecting An Abrasive Some of the things you should consider when choosing an abrasive are hardness, density, shape of the abrasive, the type of profile the abrasive will leave, friability, how many times you can recycle the abrasive, and overall cost. Built for Industrial Use Engineered for the industrial market, and anyone who desires a long-lasting, high-quality blasting cabinet.
Become a Distributor If you're interested in becoming a distributor of Raptor Blaster sandblasting cabinets, please feel free to contact us. Below are more instructions for how to choose the right sandblasting media. Start with a gentle medium if you are uncertain. If you are unsure how the material will withstand sandblasting it is best to choose the gentlest medium and work your way up.
Walnut shells are one of less abrasive sandblasting media you can use and are completely biodegradable, so there are no concerns about environmental impact.
Corn cob is also biodegradable and will not etch the material being blasted. Pumice is the softest of all the blasting media. It is often used to remove paint from soft wood. Consider glass beads as a medium. Glass beads give a soft, bright finish that is more attractive than angular media. Glass beads can be recycled up to 30 times. Crushed glass grit made from percent recycled bottle glass is also available. Choose plastic beads for automotive sandblasting. Plastic beads are made out of acrylic, polyester, melamine and urea.
The right abrasive for the job is the finest grade that can impart the depth profile required by the coating system. What you need to know to choose the right nozzle for your abrasive blasting application. List of abrasive manufacturers and their products. Cookie Agreement Welcome! Yes, I agree to cookies Disagree. Fine Finish Sprayers. Paint Sprayers. Fine Finish Sprayer Accessories. Airless Paint Sprayer Accessories. Fine Finish Guns.
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