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Blasting Abrasive

FOR FINE TO AGGRESSIVE BLASTING APPLICATIONS

Glass grit is a totally inert material that out performs traditional abrasive materials at far less risk to employees as well as the environment. 
Conventional blasting materials are being labeled as the "new asbestos". 
Using crushed recycled glass in place of sand or slag avoids respiratory and environmental issues.

INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITS
  • Weighs less/less dense than other abrasives
  • Produces more volume per ton
  • Produces more volume per ton
  • Less disposal costs
  • Less disposal costs
  • Uses less materials by up to 50%
  • Easier clean up
  • Can be recycled an infinate number of times
  • Less clogging/less down time
  • Faster results over standard blasting media
  • Hardness of 5.0-6.0 on MOH’s Hardness Scale
OUTSTANDING RESULTS
  • Chloride and salt free-leads to less corrosion on prepared surfaces
  • More resistant to “rust back”
  • Angular shape produces a “white metal” finish
  • Ability to cut/and or clean many different surfaces
  • Excellent anchor pattern for paint or other coatings

SAFER FOR WORKERS
ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND
  • Contains no crystalline silica, proven to cause serious or fatal respiratory illness
  • Free of heavy metals and toxic contaminates typically found in coal or mineral slags
  • Smooth, non porous surface-bacteria, fungi and mold do not grow
  • Provides a safer working environment
  • RECYCLED MATERIAL – NOT STRIP MINED

GOVERNMENT RECCOMENDED AND APPROVED
  • Meets Federal Government abrasive specifications MIL-A-22262(SH)
  • Both Coarse Grit (10-40) and Medium Grit (40-70) have been added to Qualified Product List
  • Both Coarse Grit (10-40) and Medium Grit (40-70) have been added to Qualified Product List (QPL) by the US Navy under MIL-A-2262-B Amendment 2

Testing and Certification of Recycled Glass Blasting Abrasives

National Bureau of Standards-Mesh Sizes

Glass Grit in Blasting