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    STEEL SHOT, CARBON

    Description:

    Carbon Steel Shot is a general-purpose abrasive used to remove mill scale and molding sand. Its high bulk density, low friability, consistent sizing, and low dust levels provide superior production rates.

    Common Uses:

    • Wheel blast equipment
    • Cleaning castings and forgings
    • Closed-circuit blast systems

    Physical Characteristics

    Shape: Round
    Hardness: 40-51 HRC
    Bulk Density: 289-298 lbs./cu.ft.
    Specific Gravity: 4.8 g/cc
    Free Silica: No Free Silica
    Type: Manufactured
    Recyclability: Very High
    Surface Etching: None

    Packaging Options

    Drums: 2,000 lbs.
    Bags: 50 lbs.

    Recommended Blasting Conditions

    Nozzle Pressure: 100-125 psi
    Working Distance from Surface: 18 inches

    Inhaling dusts from abrasive blasting may result in serious injury, disease, or death.
    According to OSHA, only a Type CE NIOSH-certified blasting airline respirator with positive pressure blasting helmet should be used for abrasive blasting.

    OSHA® Fact Sheet: Protecting Workers from the Hazards of Abrasive Blasting Materials