The TradeQuip "Made for the Trade" Glass Bead Blasting Media Abrasive is designed for use in conjunction with our TradeQuip Mobile Blasting Kits and Blasting Cabinets. Glass beads are used for general cleaning, peening and cosmetic finishing of sensitive metal surfaces; removing automotive paint; brightening grout and removing fungus and calcium deposits from tile; polishing cast iron, stainless steel, aluminium, propellers and turbine blades. Glass Beads are environmentally friendly and can be used in many blast applications to provide a finish with no profile. Use while working with metal, plastic or rubber materials to clean, debur and finish. It has been specified for use with TradeQuip "Made for the Trade blasting equipment.
Features
Ideal for cosmetic finishing of sensitive materials
Low consumption rate
Can be recycled
No contamination of metal being treated
Broad range of applications
Used for general maintenance and cleaning
Ideal for tile cleaning and brightening grout
Widely used for car panel sandblasting, machinery cleaning, parts restoration
Specifications
Mesh: 106/300
Shape: Rounded
Hardness: 5.5 - 6.0 MOHS
Density: 2.5 SG
Blasting Speed: Up to 3.7 m2/hr
Dust Factor: Nil
Recyclability: 7/10
Profile Range: 6.35 - 25.4 µ
Consumption Rate: N/A
Weight: 25kg
NOTE: We recommend the use of personal protective equipment. Always wear a respiratory filter or mask over your mouth when operating this unit. You will create a cloud of abrasive media material and debris which should not be inhaled.
Choosing the right abrasive media
Crushed Glass
Crushed Glass or Glass Beads would have to be one of the most popular forms of blast media and can be used on a variety of dustless blasting and abrasive blasting projects across all industry sectors. Using crushed glass means you know you are using a eco friendly and recycled product that helps the environment. If you’re looking to achieve a smooth, bright finish, glass beads can be your best option. Glass beads are also recyclable and can be used up to 100 times before replacement, making them an extremely cost-effective option. Glass bead media works well on soft metals like aluminium and brass as well as plastic. Works with a blasting gun or in a blast cabinet.
*NOTE: These are heavy ($25kgs) so our shipping of $19 is to metro areas only. If you are in a rural area here will be a small shipping surcharge, we will CONTACT YOU FIRST with the rural shipping before processing your order.
