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:: BLASTING MEDIA
FACTORY DIRECT PRICING ON BLASTING MEDIA
BLASTITE® BT
BLASTITE® BT is a tough, medium density, virgin, fused brown aluminum oxide abrasive.BLASTITE® BT is designed for the pressure blasting of materials of almost every type, including glass, granite, marble and ceramic. It is also used for the preparation of surfaces prior to painting or bonding; as well as for light deburring, scale removal, and the generation of matte finishes. BLASTITE® BT is closely sized.
NIAGARA BLAST®
• group graded virgin brown aluminum oxide
• used in blasting applications where size control is less critical DURALUM® SPECIALWHITE AluminumOxide
• more closely graded, high purity, white aluminum oxide
• composed of sharp, friable grains, specially treated for removal of iron
• premium material for use where surface contamination is unacceptable
• used in applications such as cleaning and deburring electrical circuit boards and medical components
CARBOREX® RA
• extremely hard, sharp silicon carbide grain that is more friable
than aluminum oxide
• used to blast extremely hard materials
TYPICAL BLASTITE® APPLICATIONS
• cleaning of investment castings
• scale removal in steam turbines
• surface preparation for thermal spray coatings
• rust removal
• hard oxide removal (titanium, zirconium, etc.)
• mill scale removal
• heat treat scale removal
• glass etching or frosting
• monument lettering
• aircraft engine overhaul
• matte finishing
• surface preparation
• durability (up to 20 passes)
• no free crystalline silica (unlike sand and many naturally occurring minerals)
BLASTITE® BT is a tough, medium density, virgin, fused brown aluminum oxide abrasive.BLASTITE® BT is designed for the pressure blasting of materials of almost every type, including glass, granite, marble and ceramic. It is also used for the preparation of surfaces prior to painting or bonding; as well as for light deburring, scale removal, and the generation of matte finishes. BLASTITE® BT is closely sized.
NIAGARA BLAST®
• group graded virgin brown aluminum oxide
• used in blasting applications where size control is less critical DURALUM® SPECIALWHITE AluminumOxide
• more closely graded, high purity, white aluminum oxide
• composed of sharp, friable grains, specially treated for removal of iron
• premium material for use where surface contamination is unacceptable
• used in applications such as cleaning and deburring electrical circuit boards and medical components
CARBOREX® RA
• extremely hard, sharp silicon carbide grain that is more friable
than aluminum oxide
• used to blast extremely hard materials
TYPICAL BLASTITE® APPLICATIONS
• cleaning of investment castings
• scale removal in steam turbines
• surface preparation for thermal spray coatings
• rust removal
• hard oxide removal (titanium, zirconium, etc.)
• mill scale removal
• heat treat scale removal
• glass etching or frosting
• monument lettering
• aircraft engine overhaul
• matte finishing
• surface preparation
• durability (up to 20 passes)
• no free crystalline silica (unlike sand and many naturally occurring minerals)
CERAMIC BLASTING MEDIA
ZIRBLAST® ZIRSHOT® ZIRGRIT®
MEET YOUR MOST DEMANDING NEEDS
UNIQUE PROPERTIES
• Consistency of shape, hardness, size & smoothness
• Chemically inert
• High mechanical strength in high wear, impact resistance, and low dust
• Outstanding elasticity provides a high impact energy
• Available in coarse, fine and very fine sizes
CUTTING EDGE PERFORMANCE
• No contamination or damage to treated parts
• Consistent results from your first part to the last
• Cost-effective compared to low cost media
• Outstanding fatigue results with ceramic beads
• Smooth satin surface finish obtained with ceramic beads
• Excellent surface etching with ceramic grits
• Enhanced performance in dry air blast, wet blast and wheel blast systems
BEHAVIOR DURING OPERATION
High impact strength versus glass beads and steel shot
MEET YOUR MOST DEMANDING NEEDS
UNIQUE PROPERTIES
• Consistency of shape, hardness, size & smoothness
• Chemically inert
• High mechanical strength in high wear, impact resistance, and low dust
• Outstanding elasticity provides a high impact energy
• Available in coarse, fine and very fine sizes
CUTTING EDGE PERFORMANCE
• No contamination or damage to treated parts
• Consistent results from your first part to the last
• Cost-effective compared to low cost media
• Outstanding fatigue results with ceramic beads
• Smooth satin surface finish obtained with ceramic beads
• Excellent surface etching with ceramic grits
• Enhanced performance in dry air blast, wet blast and wheel blast systems
BEHAVIOR DURING OPERATION
High impact strength versus glass beads and steel shot
STAINLESS STEEL ABRASIVES
AREAS OF APPLICATION:
• Blast cleaning, de-burring, surface refinement, surface finishing
• All types of aluminum castings and forgings
• Zinc pressure die castings
• Non-ferrous metals and special alloys
• Stainless steel castings and forgings
• Stainless steel equipment fabrication
• Granite and stone industry CHRONITAL offers the following advantages:
• Greater durability
• Shorter blasting times
• Brighter finish
• Rust-free surfaces
• Reduced wear on machines
BLASTING OF METAL:
• for effective de-burring
• short blasting times
• perfect surface finish
• Rust-free surfaces
10 Sizes are available
Call for Pricing
Cast stainless abrasive, rust-proof spherical
Chemical Analysis:
C ~ 0.17%, Cr ~ 0.18%, Ni ~ 10%,
Si ~ 1.8%, Mn ~ 1.2%
• Blast cleaning, de-burring, surface refinement, surface finishing
• All types of aluminum castings and forgings
• Zinc pressure die castings
• Non-ferrous metals and special alloys
• Stainless steel castings and forgings
• Stainless steel equipment fabrication
• Granite and stone industry CHRONITAL offers the following advantages:
• Greater durability
• Shorter blasting times
• Brighter finish
• Rust-free surfaces
• Reduced wear on machines
BLASTING OF METAL:
• for effective de-burring
• short blasting times
• perfect surface finish
• Rust-free surfaces
10 Sizes are available
Call for Pricing
Cast stainless abrasive, rust-proof spherical
Chemical Analysis:
C ~ 0.17%, Cr ~ 0.18%, Ni ~ 10%,
Si ~ 1.8%, Mn ~ 1.2%
:: RECOVERABLE BLASTING MEDIA
RECOVERABLE BLASTING MEDIA
SPHERICAL SHAPED MEDIA
Ceramic Beads
Glass Beads
Stainless Shot
Steel Shot
Glass Beads
Stainless Shot
Steel Shot
ANGULAR SHAPED MEDIA
Aluminum Oxide
Ceramic Grit
Crushed Glass
Garnet
Plastic
Ceramic Grit
Crushed Glass
Garnet
Plastic
ANGULAR SHAPED MEDIA
Silicone Carbide
Stainless Grit
Steel Grit
Walnut Shells
Stainless Grit
Steel Grit
Walnut Shells
GENERAL MEDIA INFORMATION
• Spherical Medias are used for peening and produce smoother surface finishes.
• Angular medias chip at a parts surface removing paint, rust, and scale quicker than round medias and produce a rougher surface finish and better anchor patterns for coating adhesions.
• Higher blast pressures reduce media life.
• Higher blast pressures increase production.
• Angular medias chip at a parts surface removing paint, rust, and scale quicker than round medias and produce a rougher surface finish and better anchor patterns for coating adhesions.
• Higher blast pressures reduce media life.
• Higher blast pressures increase production.
• Harder work pieces reduce media life.
• Dust collection keeps media clean.
When calculating media take into account:
• Media cost and life cycles
• Disposal fees (if blasting heavy metals use a very recyclable media)
• Production rate of media, labor and air compressor expense.
• Dust collection keeps media clean.
When calculating media take into account:
• Media cost and life cycles
• Disposal fees (if blasting heavy metals use a very recyclable media)
• Production rate of media, labor and air compressor expense.
MEDIA BLASTING COST
Media Cost Per Hour
Hourly Delivery Rate X % Breakdown
X Cost Per Lb.
Media Cost to Blast a Part
Hourly Delivery Rate X % Breakdown
X Cost Per Lb. X
Part cycle time (% of Hour)
Hourly Delivery Rate X % Breakdown
X Cost Per Lb.
Media Cost to Blast a Part
Hourly Delivery Rate X % Breakdown
X Cost Per Lb. X
Part cycle time (% of Hour)
MEDIA LIFE
Silica Sand
Garnet
Plastic Media Glass beads
Silicone carbide
Aluminum oxide
Ceramic media
Steel shot, grit
Stainless shot, grit
Silica Sand
Garnet
Plastic Media Glass beads
Silicone carbide
Aluminum oxide
Ceramic media
Steel shot, grit
Stainless shot, grit
CYCLES
1
3-5
7-9
9-12
9-10
10-12
70-90
80-100
150-225
1
3-5
7-9
9-12
9-10
10-12
70-90
80-100
150-225
% BREAKDOWN
100%
25%
13%
10%
11%
9%
1.2%
1%
.5%
100%
25%
13%
10%
11%
9%
1.2%
1%
.5%
BLAST SPECIFICATIONS
ESTIMATED BLAST CLEANING RATES#1 WHITE METAL BLAST
Approx. Sq. Ft. Cleaning
Per Hour at 90
Approx. Sq. Ft. Cleaning
Per Hour at 90
#7 NOZZLE
Tight Mill Scale 140 Sq. Ft.
Layered Paint 70 Sq. Ft.
Tight Mill Scale 140 Sq. Ft.
Layered Paint 70 Sq. Ft.
SSPC-SP5
Loose Mill Scale 170 Sq. Ft.
Pitted Paint 85 Sq. Ft.
Loose Mill Scale 170 Sq. Ft.
Pitted Paint 85 Sq. Ft.
#2 NEAR METAL BLAST
Approx. Sq. Ft. Cleaning
Per Hour at 90
Approx. Sq. Ft. Cleaning
Per Hour at 90
#7 NOZZLE
Tight Mill Scale 146 Sq. Ft.
Layered Paint 72 Sq. Ft.
Tight Mill Scale 146 Sq. Ft.
Layered Paint 72 Sq. Ft.
SSPC-SP10
Loose Mill Scale 180 Sq. Ft.
Pitted Paint 90 Sq. Ft.
Loose Mill Scale 180 Sq. Ft.
Pitted Paint 90 Sq. Ft.
#3 COMMERCIAL METAL BLAST
Approx. Sq. Ft. Cleaning
Per Hour at 90
Approx. Sq. Ft. Cleaning
Per Hour at 90
#7 NOZZLE
Tight Mill Scale 270 Sq. Ft.
Layered Paint 140 Sq. Ft.
Tight Mill Scale 270 Sq. Ft.
Layered Paint 140 Sq. Ft.
SSPC-SP6
Loose Mill Scale 420 Sq. Ft.
Pitted Paint 200 Sq. Ft.
Loose Mill Scale 420 Sq. Ft.
Pitted Paint 200 Sq. Ft.
#4 BRUSH OFF
Approx. Sq. Ft. Cleaning
Per Hour at 90
Approx. Sq. Ft. Cleaning
Per Hour at 90
#7 NOZZLE
Tight Mill Scale 835 Sq. Ft.
Layered Paint 825 Sq. Ft.
Tight Mill Scale 835 Sq. Ft.
Layered Paint 825 Sq. Ft.
SSPC-SP7
Loose Mill Scale 840 Sq. Ft.
Pitted Paint 830 Sq. Ft.
Loose Mill Scale 840 Sq. Ft.
Pitted Paint 830 Sq. Ft.
BLAST MEDIA SIZING INFORMATION
ALUMINUM OXIDE
GLASS BEADS
SHOT & GIRT
