Silica sand has been and still is the most widely used blasting abrasive on the market today, mainly because of its versatility. It comes in a choice range of coarse to extra fine. Silica sand has a wide variety of uses from removing heavy rust to etching fine glass.

Sodium Bicarbonate

“The Original Baking Soda-Based Media” which is a much gentlerblasting material. It can be used to clean, de-paint, and degrease a wide variety of substrates including glass. Baking soda is friable, which intensifies the cleaning action while softening the impact on substrates. It can also remove mold and smoke damage, as sodium bicarbonate is a natural deodorizer.


Qualities
An extremely soft and light abrasive media with the unique characteristic of water solubility

Excellent for cleaning of delicate substrates, removal of oil and grease from valves and moving parts, graffiti removal, fire and mold restoration work, and for cleaning Items that cannot tolerate any residual abrasive or substrate damage

Excellent degreasing qualities

Used in specialized airblast equipment or pressure washers

A very specialized water soluble media that is not reusable

Available in formulations including hard abrasives for more aggressive cleaning and food grade formulations suitable for cleaning food processing equipment

Specifications
Angular to blocky shape

MOHs hardness: 2.5

Water soluble

Non-sparking1 gram/cu. cm. specific gravity

Walnut Shell Qualities

Walnut shell is a chemically inert, nontoxic and biodegradableabrasive. Walnut shell blasting can strip paint and clear off rust. It is ideal for aluminum and brass. It is an alternative for sensitive blasting operations that require aggressive stripping without affect on the substrate. This blasting media is great for auto mechanics, hobbyists and metal specialists.

Very light, angular shaped media

Suitable for stripping, deburring or cleaning of many soft substrates including aluminum, wood, plastic and some composites

Overlaps plastic media in some applications although is less durable than plastic

Specifications

Angular or blocky shape

MOHs hardness: 2.5-3.5

Approximately 44 lbs/cu. ft. bulk density

Available in mixed grits based upon sieve screen measurement

Garnet

Garnet is an excellent abrasive for sandblasting and can also be used as filtration media. It offers the performance of expensive synthetic abrasive with the economy of a natural abrasive. It has a naturally sharp and durable grain which gives it the ability to cut fast, normally 20% – 50% faster than other abrasives, and produces very little dust. It can be reused, which saves on production cost and time. It contains no free silica.

Qualities
Angular shaped mineral abrasive

Produces a rough, uniform, matte finish with a sharp texture

For profiling, cleaning, and the removal of paint, corrosion, rust, scale

Grain shape and high bulk density result in a fast cutting and stripping abrasive with relatively low dust

Used extensively in water jet cutting

Suitable for moderate reuse although less durable than most fused electrominerals

Specifications
Angular shape

MOHs hardness: 7 - 8

Approximately 145 lbs/cu. ft. bulk density

Available in grits sizes based upon sieve screen measurement

Corn Cob/MaizoCorn cob media (also known as Maizo) is used in dry finishing processes. This light weight media is ideal for adding a finishing shine to your parts. This media is also effective for stripping wood, aluminum, fiberglass, buildings, boats and log cabins. Corn Cob granules are highly absorbent in drying operations and effective in clean-ups of oil spills. Also used as an all-natural ingredient in cosmetics & soap. Environmentally friendly, biodegradable, compostable and long lasting, this renewable and reclaimable media is safe for use on delicate substrates, surfaces and parts.

Corn cob granules have been a leading choice when the job demands a softer, low-dusting, and environmentally safe material. It can be used around equipment and bearings, hydraulic systems, and electrical devices. Corn cob is ideal for applications such as wood log homes, thin metals, and plastics.

Maizo Qualities

A very light and soft agricultural abrasive media that is also absorbent

Used for cleaning delicate surfaces or brass/brick/stone/wood

Corn cob media is often used in vibratory finishing equipment for parts drying and light polishing

Maizo Specifications

Angular or blocky shape

MOHs hardness: 2.5-3.5

Approximately 20-30 lbs/cu. ft. bulk density

Available in mixed grits based upon sieve screen measurement

Absorbent qualities for drying or degreasing

Coal slag is a by-product of the combustion of coal. It is high quality, with consistent gradation, and it removes surface coatings and contaminants faster.