Steel Shot and Grit
Round Steel Shot
Quenched and tempered, it is a spherical product of hypereutectoid steel (C ≥ 0,85%). Perfectly controlled heat treatments provide it with optimum resilience and resistance to fatigue.This type of shot is used in all applications where the desired effect is for mass and maximum bounce as well as for shot peening.
Angular Steel Grit
A cast steel angular grit is produced by crushing specially heat treated oversize shot pellets. It is utilised for blast cleaning or surface preparation.
GP Steel Grit
Quenched and tempered, angular when new, this grit rapidly rounds off in use and is particularly suited to descaling applications.
GL Steel Grit
Quenched and tempered, although harder than GP steel grit, GL also loses its sharp edges during shotblasting and is particularly suited to descaling and surface preparation applications.
GH Steel Grit
Quenched with maximum hardness, GH always remains angular in its operating mix. These abrasives are particularly effective in surface treatment processes and produce a uniform, etched finish.
For use mainly with compressed air equipment.
WGR Steel Grits
Steel grits WGR are special products used for the cutting of hard stone products such as granite. Ask for our commercial-technical teams.
Deburring/Desanding
Melting
WS780 to WS390 shot
- Performance and ease of use
- Suited to all types of machine
HPG2 to HPG8 Premium Abrasive
- Optimum performance in terms of working life and desanding efficiency
- Improved cleanliness and appearance of blasted surfaces
- Resistance to highest throw speeds
- Technology recommended after expert appraisal of the blasting process
Applications
- Engine blocks, brake discs, HGV rear axles
- Pump bodies
- Boilers, flues
- Roadway accessories
Best Practice
33% GAIN IN PRODUCTIVITY made by HMAC (Hitachi Metals Automotive Components) on brake discs after changing to HPG4
Aluminum
WS330 to WS230 shot
- Ease of use in all types of machine
- Long working life and moderate machine wear
WGP40/WGP50 or WGL40/WGL50 Premium grit
- Improved efficiency
- Better elimination of blemishes and uniformisation of surface states
Applications
- Engine blocks, cylinder heads
- Safety hoods
Selected references
- Fonderie du Poitou
- Teksid Aluminium
- Florence et Peillon
- SAM
Descaling Metallurgy
WS230 to WS110 shot
- Extremely stable grain size distribution and hardness, ensuring constant control of descaling efficiency and final surface roughness.
- Ease of use in all types of machine.
Stainium Premium abrasive
- 10% increase in productivity
- Improved blasting quality: fewer blemishes
- Less roughness, ensuring better surface appearance after cold rolling
Applications
- White goods
- Chemicals and agri-food industries (containers, tanks, etc.)
Selected References
- Arcelor Mittal
- Outokumpu
- ThyssenKrupp
Surface Preparation
Steel Construction
WS460 to WS230 shot
- Ease of use in all types of machine
- Long working life and moderate machine wear
GP16 to GP40 or GL16 to GL40 grit
- Greater cleaning efficiency
- Roughness profile ensures greater adherence of paintwork and surface coatings (optimisation of peak density)
Applications
- Girders
- Welded structures
- Truck and trailer chassis
Selected References
- Arabian International Company
- Unger
- Ribouleau
- LAG
Engineering Structures
Standard WGH40/WGH50 grit for air blasting applications
- Stability of efficiency and working life
Profilium Premium abrasive
- Ready-to-use operating mix
- 20% more productivity in comparison with traditional abrasives
- Unique consistency of the surface profile
Applications
- Steel structures (bridges, reservoirs, etc. either new or undergoing renovation)
- Ships (either new or undergoing renovation)
Pipelines
WGP18/WGP25 or WGL25/WGL40 grit for surface preparation in wheel machines
- Suitable and constant roughness profile guaranteed
Profilium Premium abrasive for surface preparation by air blasting
- Ready-to-use operating mix
- Roughness profile and peak density ensuring greater adherence
- Optimum productivity and working life
Applications
- Gas and oil pipelines
Selected References
- Arabian Pipe Coating
- Altumet
- Eupec
- Volzhsky
- Chelyabinsk
- Bredero Shaw