Glass Beads

Sandblasting material

Glass beads are spherical abrasive media made from soda-lime glass, valued for their ability to clean, peen, and finish surfaces without significantly altering the underlying material. They deliver a uniform, satin-like finish while being reusable and generating minimal dust. With their non-metallic, chemically inert nature, glass beads are ideal for delicate surface preparation, cosmetic finishing, and shot peening applications across multiple industries.

Features

Spherical shape for uniform surface finishing
Gentle cleaning action without material removal
Reusable with low breakdown rate
Non-metallic and chemically inert
Low dust generation for safer operations

Applications

Surface cleaning of molds, dies, and precision parts
Cosmetic finishing of stainless steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals
Shot peening to improve fatigue resistance of metal components
Removing burrs, flash, and surface contaminants
Preparation of surfaces for coatings and paints

Technical Data

Parameter	Specification / Characteristic
Hardness	Mohs: 5–6
Grain Structure	Spherical
Color	Clear to translucent
Density	~2.4–2.6 g/cm³
Toughness	High impact resistance
Chemical Stability	Inert, resistant to most chemicals
Thermal Resistance	High; no thermal degradation under normal blasting conditions
Manufacturing Process	Soda-lime glass melted and formed into spherical beads
Common Forms	Various mesh sizes for blasting and peening applications

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