Spherical Shape

Blasting Materials distributed by GritSablare are characterized by outstanding quality. This quality is reflected in an above-average service life, a very high productivity and value retention.

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Ceramic Beads
Blast Cleaning Media

With approx. 7 hardness on Mohs scale and high mechanical strength, ceramic beads are a qualitatively superior product compared to glass beads due to significantly lower consumption up to 30-40 times.
White particles with extremely smooth surface and high sphericity, this material has a gentle action on blasted parts and equipment, being ideal for blasting and shot peening fine components in the aerospace industry like rotor blades, turbines.
Lower operating pressure and velocities than glass blasting media, resulting in reduced particle fragmentation during operation and significantly less dust production.
Chemically inert material and no metallic contamination for blasted surfaces.

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Reuse

Reusable Material with multiple blasting cycles depending on the application, the type of surface blasted, the level of particle contamination after blasting

Types

B20: 20/30 Mesh - [0.60 – 0.85 mm]
B30: 30/40 Mesh - [0.425 – 0.60 mm]
B40: 40/60 Mesh - [0.250 – 0.425 mm]
B60: 60/120 Mesh - [0.125 – 0.250 mm]
B80: 80/150 Mesh - [0.100 – 0.200 mm]
B100: 80/140 Mesh - [0.106 – 0.180 mm]
- B120: 120/230 Mesh - [0.063 – 0.125 mm]
- B125: -120 Mesh - [0 – 0.125 mm]
- B170: 170/400 Mesh - [0.040 – 0.110 mm]
- B205: -240 Mesh - [0 – 0.063 mm]
- B400: 240/460 Mesh - [0.030 – 0.063 mm]
- B505: 460/1250 Mesh - [0.010 – 0.030 mm]
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Package

3-ply paper bags of 25 kg, on shrinkfoiled pallets

Info

The material must be stored in a dry place.

Ceramic Beads Specs

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Ceramic beads are made by sintering with zirconium dioxide powder (ZrO₂) as raw material.
Ceramic Beads are iron-free and have a very long service life when compared with glass beads. It is a high-tech blasting media that meets the very highest standards.
Ceramic beads can widely be used for both impact surface treatment and shot peening application.
Such as cleaning without dimensional change of carbon deposits and other impurities from glass making and rubber tire moulds, shot peening ferrous and non-ferrous items including aircraft engine blades, turbines, deburring thin gaskets, stress relieving, scale removing etc.

Ceramic Beads Applications

Shot peening in the aeronautical industry

Ceramic beads play a crucial role in the aeronautical industry due to their durability, wear resistance and chemical stability. They are used in the finishing and polishing critical aircraft components such as turbine blades, engine components and other parts. The precise finish provided by the ceramic beads improve aerodynamic performance and reduce friction, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and longer component life.

Turbine blasting and shot peening

Ceramic beads are essential for shot peening turbines, contributing significantly for improving the durability and performance of critical components. This material is used in blasting and shot peening techniques to clean and prepare the surfaces of turbine blades and other parts exposed to intense mechanical and thermal stress.

Blasting Tire Moulds in Auto industry

Ceramic beads are used effectively in blasting tire moulds, ensuring precise and high-quality cleaning. Ceramic beads blasting removes rubber deposits and other contaminants that build up during the tire manufacturing process. This is crucial for maintaining the exact dimensions and fine finish of the moulds, which in turn guarantees the quality and uniformity of the tires produced.

Blasting Moulds in Glass Processing

During glass processing, moulds accumulate residues and contaminants that can affect the quality of the finished glass products. Blasting with ceramic beads effectively removes these deposits without damaging the surface of the moulds, thus ensuring smooth finishes and precise details on glass products.

Cleaning fine gaskets

Ceramic beads are highly effective for cleaning fine seals, providing a precise and non-abrasive solution to the maintenance of these delicate components. Fine seals, used in various industries such as medical, aerospace and electronics, require thorough cleaning to remove impurities and residues without compromising structural integrity. Due to their hardness and uniformity, ceramic beads can effectively remove dirt and deposits without causing wear or deformation.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Properties
Shape:	White fine spherical pellets or beads / odourless
Hardness:	7 Mohs
Specific gravity:	(H20 = 1) 3.5
Melting point:	2000°C

Chemical composition
ZrO₂	62.21
SiO₂	26.10
Al₂O₃	9.06

User Safety

Ceramic beads are a safe and stable material. It does not need special attention while handled. Wearing personal protection equipment is necessary, as well as avoiding eye contact. Storing this material does not require special conditions. All it needs is a good air ventilation in the storage space.

In case of inhalation, the affected person must be taken out, to fresh air, and kept in a comfortable position so he/she can breathe properly. If he/she has difficulties breathing, oxygen can be administered. If he/she stops breathing, CPR manoeuvres can be performed. In this case, a medical intervention is also necessary.

Avoid direct contact with the skin. If your skin entered in direct contact with this abrasive material, you must wash the affected area with clean water for 20 minutes. Use a soft soap and clean water.

In case of ingestion, a doctor’s intervention is necessary. All treatments applied to the victim must take into account the symptoms showed by that victim.

Avoid walking through the material and always wear personal protective equipment. In case of leakages, one must insulate the area on an approximately 25 meters radius in all directions. It is forbidden to spill this material in water. Please avoid dust. Use professional vacuum cleaners to clean the area.

This material comprises silicate crystals and/or quartz. According to the IARC Monographs for assessing the hazards posed by chemical substances to people, this material bears a potential risk of cancer.

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