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Our steel shot abrasive is a high-quality, high-carbon cast steel abrasive that undergoes a unique tempering process for optimal resilience, low chlorides & conductivity, and high fatigue resistance. It is commonly used in shot blasting applications for desanding in foundries and descaling in steel mills, delivering exceptional performance and durability.
Steel shot users benefits
Enhance your surface preparation capabilities with our steel shot abrasive.
With an impressive average usage of up to 3,000 cycles per particle, our steel shot abrasive blasting media significantly outlasts alternative options by over 50%. This extended service life not only reduces costs but also boosts operational efficiency.
Our steel shot abrasives boast a leading recovery rate of 98%, making them highly recyclable. This minimizes waste and decreases the necessity for frequent replenishment, offering substantial cost savings and environmental benefits.
Thanks to its unique shape and hardness, our steel shot abrasive blasting achieves a cleaning rate of over 90% in a single pass. This superior cleaning efficiency translates into reduced processing time and increased productivity for your operations.
Our steel shot abrasive maintains consistent hardness throughout its lifespan, ensuring uniform surface preparation. With a hardness deviation of less than 1 HRC, it delivers predictable and repeatable performance, making it an excellent choice for precision projects.
Removal of scale, rust, and other deposits from car body panels and chassis components before painting or coating.
Preparation of steel structures for construction projects, including bridges, buildings, and infrastructure, by removing mill scale, rust, and other contaminants.
Surface preparation and cleaning of oil and gas pipelines, storage tanks, and equipment, ensuring optimal coating adhesion and corrosion prevention.
Blasting of ship components like propellers, rudders, and ballast tanks to ensure proper surface cleanliness and adhesion of protective coatings.
Approx size of abrasive : .007″, .011″, .0.017″
Arc height expected in peening application : .004 to .007 A, .007 to .011A, .012 to .015 A
Shot finish produced : Fine, smooth shot finish.
General Applications: Suitable for blasting relatively small ferrous and non-ferrous castings, as well as for removing light scale from forgings and heat-treated parts. It is also effective for blasting machined parts and eliminating mill scale, rust, and other deposits.
Approx size of abrasive : .023″, .028″, .033″
Arc height expected in peening application : .016 to .019 A, .020 to .024 A, .024 to .028 A
Shot finish produced : Medium, light shot finish.
General Applications: Ideal for blasting grey iron, malleable iron, and light steel castings, along with medium forgings and heat-treated parts carrying heavy mill scale and rust deposits.
Approx size of abrasive : .039″, .046″, .055″
Arc height expected in peening application : .007 to .011 C, .012 to .016 C
Shot finish produced : Average to heavy shot finish.
General Applications: Designed for blasting steel, heavy malleable iron, and grey iron castings, while effectively removing scale from large billets, slabs, and other deposits such as rust.
Approx size of abrasive : .066″, .078″
Shot finish produced : Rough coverage. Adequate for most applications.
General Applications: Specifically suitable for heavy steel castings, offering efficient removal of tough, heavy scale and other surface deposits.
Steel shot is used in various applications, including:
Steel shot is produced through a process called granulation, where molten steel is atomized into small droplets that solidify into spherical shapes. The shots are then hardened through heat treatment to achieve specific mechanical properties and dimensions.
Advantages of using steel shot include:
While steel shot is non-toxic and can be recycled, the environmental impact depends on how waste is managed during the blasting process. Proper dust collection systems and responsible disposal practices help minimize any potential environmental harm.
Choosing the right steel shot involves considering:
Consulting with an expert or supplier can help determine the best option based on your specific requirements.
Yes, steel shot can be reused multiple times, which is one of its key advantages. However, factors such as fragmentation, contamination, and size changes will affect its performance. Regular monitoring and screening are necessary to maintain efficiency.
Safety precautions include:
Steel shot can be purchased from specialized suppliers, industrial distributors, or directly from manufacturers like JX Abrasives. It’s advisable to compare products and consult with knowledgeable vendors to ensure you select the best steel shot for your application needs.
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DX Blast, established in 1998, is a leading manufacturer of shot blasting machines and abrasives for metal cleaning and surface treatment in China.
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