Product Manual

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MEDIA
Steel Grit
Steel Grit is extremely fast cutting on rusty metal and hard to remove paint. Steel Grit is
popular because it leaves a very smooth finish. It is also comparable in price to most other
specialty abrasives. Steel Grit is recommended in reclaim systems or cabinets. (25 lbs.
container)
Glass Bead
Glass Bead is used in creating a satin or matte finish. Glass Bead is recommended in
reclaim systems or cabinets. (25 lbs. container)
Aluminum Oxide
Aluminum Oxide is a high quality abrasive that is sharper than sand (not recommended)
and cuts twice as fast as sand. It leaves a smooth textured finish with no pits or burrs.
Aluminum Oxide is rougher than glass bead and can be used over and over again. It is one
of the most economical abrasives you can use in any reclaim systems or cabinets. (25 lbs.
container)
Plastic Grit
Plastic Grit is primarily used to strip aluminum and fiberglass. It is great for stripping paint,
light oxidation and surface rust. Plastic Grit is recommended for use in blast cabinets
because it creates very little dust. Works quickly, lasts a long time and increases visibility
within the cabinet. (10 lbs container)
Walnut Shells
Walnut Shells are recommended for use on “soft” surfaces such as aluminum, glass, wood,
and other areas where no pitting is desired. Walnut Shells leaves a smooth, dull finish. (10
lbs container)
Corn Cob
Corn Cob abrasive is used on soft applications such as wooden surfaces, aluminum, brass
and other surfaces where no pitting is desired. Corn Cob leaves a smooth, dull finish. (50
lbs container)