Crushed Glass - Ultra Fine (0.2-0.01mm)
Ultra-fine crushed glass is the grade for jobs where the surface finish matters as much as the coating removal. Particle sizes from 0.2 down to 0.01 mm.
It also decarbonises engine parts and turbine blades where tolerances are too tight for coarser media.
Key Features
Etching finish on soft metals, aluminium and wood
Alloy wheels and car body panels without damage to the base metal
Decarbonising engine parts and turbine blades where dimensions must not change
Fibreglass and composite panels without surface degradation
Low dust output
Silica-free
Specifications
Grade | Ultra Fine |
Particle Size | 0.2 to 0.01 mm |
Typical Applications | Alloy wheels, car panels, engine parts, turbine blades, etching |
Packaging | 25 kg bags or pallets of approx. 1,000 to 1,500 kg |
Delivery | Next-day available |
Silica-free | Yes |
Crushed Glass - Fine (0.2-0.5mm)
Fine crushed glass (0.2 to 0.5 mm) is the standard all-rounder for vehicle restoration and general maintenance work. It strips paint cleanly off vehicles without distorting the metal, and takes graffiti off brick and rendered surfaces without damaging the substrate.
Key Features
Paint removal from car panels, tractors, vans and agricultural equipment
Graffiti removal from brick, masonry and rendered surfaces
Light mill scale and surface rust on fabricated steel
Balanced speed and finish
Works in all standard blast pot sizes
Silica-free crushed recycled glass
Specifications
Grade | Fine |
Particle Size | 0.2 to 0.5 mm |
Typical Applications | Vehicle restoration, graffiti, light rust and scale |
Packaging | 25 kg bags or pallets of approx. 1,000 to 1,500 kg |
Delivery | Next-day available |
Silica-free | Yes |
Crushed Glass - Medium (0.5-1.0mm)
Medium crushed glass (0.5 to 1.0 mm) is the production workhorse for heavy coatings on structural steel. It clears old paint, mill scale and corrosion at a rate that justifies the volume.
It is the grade most commonly paired with the larger blast pots (100 L and above) and 260+ CFM compressors on industrial sites.
Key Features
Heavy coatings and mill scale on structural steel
Bridges, tanks and large fabrications
Agricultural machinery and farm equipment refurbishment
Silica-free crushed recycled glass
Specifications
Grade | Medium |
Particle Size | 0.5 to 1.0 mm |
Typical Applications | Structural steel, ships, bridges, pipelines |
Packaging | 25 kg bags or pallets of approx. 1,000 to 1,500 kg |
Delivery | Next-day available |
Silica-free | Yes |
Glass Bead
Glass bead is a smooth, spherical abrasive that cleans and brightens metal without cutting into the surface.
This makes it the first choice for precision components where dimensions cannot change, thin-walled fabrications, welds and any finish work where a polished result is needed rather than a coarse etch.
Key Features
Bright polished or satin finish on metal surfaces
Precision components and thin-walled parts where dimensions must not change
Welds, stainless steel and aluminium finishing
Honing and deburring on machined components
Silica-free and chemically inert
Specifications
Media | Glass Bead |
Shape | Spherical (peening action, not cutting) |
Finish | Satin to polished |
Typical Applications | Precision parts, peening, honing, deburring, stainless finishing |
Packaging | 25 kg bags or pallets of approx. 1,000 to 1,500 kg |
Delivery | Next-day available |
Silica-free | Yes |
Garnet
Garnet is a natural mineral abrasive chosen for confined-space work and any application where dust generation or water contamination must be kept to a minimum. Its angular particles cut quickly and leave a sharp surface profile for coating.
Key Features
Low dust output
Sharp angular profile for strong coating adhesion
No contamination risk
Recyclable - 2 to 3 cycles
Low free-silica content
Specifications
Media | Garnet |
Origin | Natural mineral |
Dust Level | Significantly lower than crushed glass |
Recyclable | Yes - 2 to 3 cycles typical |
Typical Applications | Dry docks, shipyards, confined spaces, bridges |
Packaging | 25 kg bags or pallets of approx. 1,000 to 1,500 kg |
Delivery | Next-day available |
Aluminium Oxide
Aluminium oxide is one of the hardest abrasives available, rated at 9 on the Mohs scale.This is the right choice where crushed glass cannot break through hard coatings or ceramic surfaces. Its sharp, angular particles cut aggressively and hold their shape through multiple cycles.
Key Features
Cuts hardened coatings, ceramics and hard metals
Sharp angular profile for maximum surface anchor for coatings
Highly recyclable, holds shape through many cycles
Industrial prep where crushed glass is not aggressive enough
Specifications
Media | Aluminium Oxide |
Hardness | 9 Mohs |
Shape | Angular, sharp-cutting |
Recyclable | Yes - many cycles |
Typical Applications | Hard metals, ceramics, industrial prep, aerospace |
Packaging | 25 kg bags |
Delivery | Next-day available |
Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
On impact, soda particles shatter and lift the coating without leaving a surface profile, so the substrate stays exactly as it was before blasting. The media is non-toxic, food-grade and water-soluble.
It is gentle enough to use on rubber, glass, chrome, aluminium trim and fibreglass without causing damage, soda is the standard grade for vehicle paint stripping, boat hull work and heritage stonework restoration.
Key Features
Strips paint without damage to glass, rubber, chrome or aluminium trim
No surface profile
Non-toxic, food-grade and environmentally friendly
Cars, boats, graffiti removal and delicate stonework
Cleans fibreglass, composite panels and bodywork
Washes away cleanly with no residue
Specifications
Media | Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) |
Chemical Name | NaHCO3 |
Recyclable | No - single use only |
Surface Profile | None - non-damaging |
Typical Applications | Vehicle paint stripping, boats, graffiti, delicate stonework, food industry |
Packaging | 25 kg bags |
Delivery | Next-day available |
Non-toxic | Yes |
