Industrial Mineral Supply #12 Glass Beads – Extra Fine 140-230 Mesh (10 LBS / 4.54 kg) Blasting Media

Industrial Mineral Supply #12 Glass Beads — Extra Fine 140-230 Mesh

Explore a precision blasting media designed for consistent results in metal surface preparation. This extra-fine #12 glass bead media is sized 140-230 US mesh and packaged as a 10 LBS (4.54 kg) bag, ideal for use in blast cabinets or with sand blasting guns. The uniform round beads promote steady material removal and dependable finishes.

What this media does

Cleaning and prep: The beads clean and prep metal surfaces without altering tolerances or leaving ferrous residues, helping you start with a clean slate for finish work.

• Cleanliness without tolerance changes
• Minimal risk of ferrous pollutant contamination

Finishing and beading: The media blends machine marks and seals micro-pores, offering the smooth, uniform texture associated with glass bead finishing.

• Blended machine marks for a smoother appearance
• Sealed pores for a more uniform surface texture

Peening action: The glass beads impart a peening effect that can reduce tensile stresses in metal parts, potentially supporting improved fatigue performance in suitable components.

• Potential reduction in tensile stress from peening
• May contribute to improved fatigue performance in some applications

Environmental and reuse notes: These beads contain no free silica, aligning with an environmentally friendlier profile, and they can be recycled many times. For efficient operation, use a nozzle angle in the 45°–60° range as you clean or finish surfaces.

• No free silica for reduced exposure concerns
• Recycle many times to extend your media life
• Efficient cleaning at 45°–60° nozzle angle

Practical considerations: This media is suitable for blast cabinets or sand blasting guns and is designed to deliver consistent sizing and bead shape. When used with compatible equipment and proper safety practices, you may expect reliable, repeatable results across compatible substrates.