Crushed glass blasting media is an abrasive medium. It is a popular choice among industrial contractors for surface preparation and cleaning. It can be used on a variety of surfaces. It has many applications including removing coatings, paint, rust, oil, stains, scale and other contaminants. Crushed glass blasting media is an effective abrasive because it produces minimal dust. Also, it does not contain any free crystalline silica which is a serious health hazard.
It uses crushed glass pieces propelled against the surface to be prepared or cleaned. The crushed glass particles act like sandpaper. The crushed glass abrade the surface of the material and remove contaminants from it. This process is known as "grit blasting".
Because of its lightweight nature, this abrasive can be used in a variety of applications including surface preparation for welding, painting, metal fabrication and automotive maintenance. Also, it is terrific on delicate surfaces like plastic and fiberglass without causing any damage. Because of its angular shape, the crushed glass particles reduce corrosion and etching on metal surfaces.
When working with crushed glass media, some safety protection should be used before and after the blasting process. Protective clothing is necessary. You need gloves, respiratory masks and goggles when working with it. As well, abrasive blast cabinets should be used to contain the dust created by crushed glass. Crushed glass is a dusty medium.
At BalstAndTumble.com, we offer Crushed Glass #16 mesh or 10-20 grit, #25 mesh or 20-20 grit, and #50 mesh or 30-60 grit. #16 is an extra coarse grit. #25 is a coarse grit. #50 is a medium grit.
In conclusion, crushed glass blasting media is effective for surface cleaning and preparation. It may scratch because of all its sharp corners. It can be used for a variety of applications. When using crushed glass blasting media, remember to wear protective clothing.
Also, crushed glass is environmentally friendly. It is made from post-consumer recycled glass.