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Glass Bead blast abrasive is largely used for cosmetic finishes on a variety of part types. The distinct satin finish not only has a pleasing visual appearance but can provide increased functional benefits for coatings and some light peening applications
GLASS BEAD
ABRASIVE
Glass beads are spheres of uniform size and hardness formulated of chemically inert soda-lime glass. The impact of the beads removes foreign substances from the base surface without contamination and dimensional change. Applications range from cleaning, cosmetic, deburring and light peening. It is one of the most versatile blast finishing materials available. Excellent for cleaning where metal removal is a concern. Develops pleasing decorative finishes.
US Std. Screen
20 - 30
30 - 40
40 - 50
50 - 70
60 - 80
70 - 100
80 - 120
100 - 170
120 - 200
140 - 230
170 - 325
325 - dwn
Microns
850 - 600
600 - 425
425 - 300
300 - 212
250 - 180
212 - 150
180 - 125
150 - 90
125 - 75
106 - 63
90 - 45
45 - dwn
Zero/Clemco
801 - 203
801 - 204
801 - 205
801 - 206
801 - 207
801 - 208
801 - 209
801 - 210
801 - 211
801 - 212
801 - 213
801 - 214
Potters
A
B
D
E
F
G
AE
AH
AQ
Swarco
NO. 3
NO. 4
NO. 5
NO. 6
NO. 7
NO. 8
NO. 9
NO. 10
NO. 11
NO. 12
NO. 13
NO. 14
Hardness
(MOHS)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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