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    Tumbling Media for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Hard Metals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tumbling Media. Tumbling Media for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Hard Metals, V-Cylinder.

    V-Cylinder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tumbling Media. Tumbling Media for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Hard Metals, Cylinder.

    Cylinder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tumbling Media. Tumbling Media for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Hard Metals, Triangle.

    Triangle

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tumbling Media. Tumbling Media for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Hard Metals, Ball.

    Ball

    Made of a hard material, this tumbling media is tough enough to finish steel, stainless steel, and other hard metal parts. Choose the shape that best matches the contours of your part and a size that’s large enough not to get stuck in recesses and holes. You can also mix shapes and sizes to tailor the finish to your part. Use with liquid compounds in tumbling and vibrating machines.
    For Smooth Finish—Aggressively remove burrs and blend grind lines. This media leaves a matte finish and typically needs a follow-up for final smoothing.
    For Extra-Smooth Finish—Common for general use, this media deburrs and rounds edges while preserving surface details. It removes a moderate amount of material to leave behind a matte finish.
    For Ultra Smooth Finish—Gently deburr and blend with minimal edge rounding. This media lightly removes material for a sleek, satin finish.
    For Polished Finish—Rub your parts without wearing them down—this media creates a shiny finish. It doesn’t remove surface material, so your parts retain their shape and sharp edges.
    For Mirror Finish—Use this media as the final step in your finishing process to create a reflective finish. Ideal for fragile parts, it rubs the surface without removing material.
    V-Cylinder—A good all-around choice for flat surfaces, slots, corners, grooves, and holes. V-cylinders are a hybrid between cylinders and triangles.
    Cylinder—Best for large, open surfaces such as cube faces, and flat parts with holes such as washers.
    Triangle—Reach into slots, corners, grooves, and holes without getting stuck.
    Ball—Best for gentle finishing. Balls are less aggressive than other shapes, so they smooth your workpiece without flattening any details.
    5 lb.
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    Recommended Media
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    Abrasion
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    For Smooth Finish
     
    V-Cylinder
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    Cylinder
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    5/8"3/8"—903:1HeavyCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Triangle
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    5/16"7/8"—903:1HeavyCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"3/8"—903:1HeavyCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"5/8"—903:1HeavyCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Extra-Smooth Finish
     
    V-Cylinder
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    5/8"5/8"—903:1MediumCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1"1"—903:1MediumCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Cylinder
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    5/8"5/16"—903:1MediumCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    5/8"3/8"—903:1MediumCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Triangle
    1/4"3/8"—903:1MediumCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    5/16"7/8"—903:1MediumCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"3/8"—903:1MediumCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"5/8"—903:1MediumCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Ultra Smooth Finish
     
    V-Cylinder
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    5/8"5/8"—903:1LightCeramic000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Triangle
    1/4"1/4"—903:1LightCeramic000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    5/16"7/8"—903:1LightCeramic000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Polished Finish
     
    V-Cylinder
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    5/8"5/8"—903:1NoneCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1"1"—903:1NoneCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Cylinder
    3/8"3/16"—903:1NoneCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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    Triangle
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    3/8"5/8"—903:1NoneCeramic0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Mirror Finish
     
    Ball
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    ——21253:1NonePorcelain000000000000———0———0———0
    ——31253:1NonePorcelain000000000000———0———0———0
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    Abrasive Blasting Media

    Remove paint, coatings, and rust or add texture to surfaces. This media is suitable for use on a wide variety of surface materials.
    Our abrasive blasting materials are sorted from least to most aggressive. The more aggressive the media, the more material it removes from your surface.
    Both particle mesh size and grit measure the size of the abrasive particles. The higher the number, the finer the particles are.
    Glass Bead
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    The most widely used abrasive blasting bead, glass bead cleans away rust and surface residue from any material to leave a smooth, bright finish. It has a round shape to peen soft materials such as plastic and aluminum, though it’s not hard enough to peen steel and stainless steel.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    15 lb.
    50 lb.
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    Mesh Size
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    Recommended Blast
    Pressure, psi
    Reusability
    Each
    Each
    Each
    40-6060-7020 to 60Low0000000000000———00000000000000
    60-12090-12020 to 60Low000000000000———0000000000000
    70-140100-15020 to 60Low000000000000———0000000000000
    100-170120-15020 to 60Low000000000000———0000000000000
    170-325180-28020 to 60Low000000000000———0000000000000
    20024020 to 60Low———00000000000000———0
    Stainless Steel Shot
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    Just as aggressive as steel shot but with better corrosion resistance and durability. Unlike steel, this shot cleans and peens stainless steel, brass, and other nonferrous metals without contaminating them with iron. It also stays effective for twice as many cycles as steel shot. This high-impact shot isn’t recommended for removing paint from aluminum and plastic.
    Very High Reusability—Effective for thousands of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    25 lb.
    Particle
    Mesh Size
    Grit
    Recommended Blast
    Pressure, psi
    Reusability
    Each
    20-4036-5460 to 120Very High000000000000000
    25-5046-7060 to 120Very High00000000000000
    35-7054-9060 to 120Very High00000000000000
    50-14080-15060 to 120Very High00000000000000
    Ground Glass
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    A more aggressive alternative to glass bead, this angular abrasive blasts harder and leaves a rougher finish. It’s most often used to clean bricks, cement, and other masonry that’s already rough. While moderately aggressive, it’s still gentle enough to etch aluminum, plastic, and other soft materials without gouging them.
    Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    Mesh Size
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    Recommended Blast
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    Reusability
    Each
    Each
    12-201615 to 120None0000000000000000000000000000
    25-403015 to 120None00000000000000000000000000
    40-806015 to 120None00000000000000000000000000
    60-1408015 to 120None00000000000000000000000000
    Glass/Aluminum Oxide Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    A mixture of glass bead and aluminum oxide grit, this media is less aggressive than pure aluminum oxide grit. It’s tough enough to clear away corrosion but gentle enough to etch aluminum and plastic without gouging them.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    Mesh Size
    Grit
    Recommended Blast
    Pressure, psi
    Reusability
    Each
    Each
    50-808040 to 100Low0000000000000000000000000000
    60-12015040 to 100Low00000000000000000000000000
    70-17022040 to 100Low00000000000000000000000000
    120-17024040 to 100Low000000000000000000000000000
    170-23028040 to 100Low000000000000000000000000000
    Black Beauty Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    A step up in finish quality from coal slag grit. Every lot is tested and certified to exceed the standards of MIL-A-22262B, so it produces a uniform finish and contains less than 0.1% free silica. Sharp, angular edges etch a wide range of materials—everything from aluminum to stainless steel to wood. This grit produces less dust than coal slag grit due to its strict processing. Any dust it does leave behind won’t contaminate surfaces. It’s not recommended for removing paint from aluminum and plastic.
    Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.
    MIL-A-22262B—This grit meets strict standards for particle size, material quality, and hazardous waste. It’s certified to remove enough scale, rust, and paint to prep metal surfaces and doesn’t contain more than 1% free silica.
    50 lb.
    80 lb.
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    Mesh Size
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    Recommended Blast
    Pressure, psi
    Reusability
    Mil. Spec.
    Each
    Each
    12-4024100NoneMIL-A-22262B0000000000000000000000000000
    20-4036100NoneMIL-A-22262B00000000000000000000000000
    30-6046100NoneMIL-A-22262B00000000000000000000000000
    Aluminum Oxide Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    The grit you think of for sanding, grinding, and polishing. As abrasive blasting media, aluminum oxide grit does it all—from blasting away paint to frosting glass to deburring and etching metal. It’s hard and has sharp, angular edges for fast cutting. It won’t leave behind contaminants like steel grit, so it can be used on a wider variety of materials.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    MIL-A-59316—This grit meets strict standards for particle size, shape, and material quality. It’s certified to remove enough scale, rust, and paint that a metal surface is ready for processing.
    6 oz.
    5 lb.
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    18-503660 to 100Low————0———00000000000000———000000000000000
    20-403640 to 80LowMIL-A-59316———0———0———0———00000000000000
    25-704660 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    35-1006060 to 100Low————0———000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    45-1408060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    70-27012060 to 100Low————0———00000000000000000000000000000000000000
    80-32515060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    100-14010040 to 80LowMIL-A-59316———0———0———0———00000000000000
    100-40018060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    120-45022060 to 100Low————0———00000000000000000000000000000000000000
    170-27018040 to 80LowMIL-A-59316———0———0———0———00000000000000
    200-32524040 to 80LowMIL-A-59316———0———0———0———00000000000000
    230-32528060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    270-40032060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    325-40036060 to 100Low————00000000000000———0000000000000———0
    325-50040060 to 100Low————0———0000000000000———00000000000000
    —24020 to 65Low—000000000000000000000000———0———0———0
    Ceramic Bead
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    The hardest, longest-lasting bead abrasive we offer. This round abrasive stays effective for 500 times more cycles than glass bead while delivering the same smooth finish. Since it’s harder than glass and bauxite bead, it easily peens steel, stainless steel, and other hard metals. It’s also virtually dust-free, so you'll find it used in medical, aerospace, and other dust-sensitive environments.
    High Reusability—Effective for hundreds of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    55 lb.
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    Mesh Size
    Grit
    Recommended Blast
    Pressure, psi
    Reusability
    Each
    Each
    40-604660 to 80High0000000000000000000000000000
    60-1208060 to 80High00000000000000000000000000
    120-23012060 to 80High00000000000000000000000000
    23024060 to 80High00000000000000000000000000
    Ceramic Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media.
    Your pick for long lasting, dust-free grit. It lasts for 500 times more cycles than aluminum oxide while leaving a similar finish. It’s also virtually dust-free, so you'll find it used in dust-sensitive environments such as medical and aerospace spaces.
    High Reusability—Effective for hundreds of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    30-604660 to 100High0000000000000000000000000000

    Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials

    Remove paint, coatings, and rust from delicate materials. Softer than other abrasive blasting media, this media cleans away contaminants without scratching or marring the underlying surface. It is a good choice for finishing soft metals, plastics, wood, or sensitive equipment.
    Our abrasive blasting materials are sorted from least to most aggressive. The more aggressive the media, the more material it removes from your surface.
    Both particle mesh size and grit measure the size of the abrasive particles. The higher the number, the finer the particles are.
    Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media. Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials.
    The least aggressive blasting media, baking soda scours almost any material without scratching or marring it. It’s also the best choice for cleaning and removing paint from wood. Wash it away using only water.
    Not Reusable—Typically only effective the first time it's used.
    10 lb.
    50 lb.
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    Mesh Size
    Grit
    Recommended Blast
    Pressure, psi
    Reusability
    Each
    Each
    4054-6020 to 120None00000000000000000000000000
    6080-9020 to 120None000000000000000000000000
    Corn Cob
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media. Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials.
    Clean without abrasion—corn cob is gentle enough to clean wood, fiberglass, plastic, and masonry without causing damage. It won't frost glass, pit aluminum, or raise grain on wood.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    10 lb.
    40 lb.
    Particle
    Mesh Size
    Grit
    Recommended Blast
    Pressure, psi
    Reusability
    Each
    Each
    10-141620 to 80Low0000000000000000000000000000
    14-2020-3020 to 80Low00000000000000000000000000
    20-4036-5420 to 80Low00000000000000000000000000
    Walnut Shell
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media. Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials.
    Gentle abrasion without damage. Not only will walnut shells clean, but they also polish and debur thanks to their slight abrasion.
    Low Reusability—Effective for a handful of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    15 lb.
    50 lb.
    Particle
    Mesh Size
    Grit
    Recommended Blast
    Pressure, psi
    Reusability
    Each
    Each
    6-10620 to 90Low0000000000000000000000000
    8-121420 to 90Low00000000000000000000000
    12-2016-2420 to 90Low00000000000000000000000
    20-303620 to 90Low00000000000000000000000
    303020 to 90Low00000000000000000000000
    Plastic Grit
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blasting Media. Abrasive Blasting Media for Delicate Materials.
    Slightly more aggressive than walnut shells and corn cob, plastic grit removes tougher coatings and buildup without marring and warping. It also stays effective for twice as many cycles as corn cob and walnut shells.
    Medium Reusability—Effective for dozens of cycles under normal blasting conditions.
    25 lb.
    Particle
    Mesh Size
    Grit
    Recommended Blast
    Pressure, psi
    Reusability
    Each
    12-161640 to 60Medium0000000000000
    16-202040 to 60Medium000000000000
    20-302440 to 60Medium000000000000
    30-4030-3640 to 60Medium000000000000
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