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
Documents:
- Did You Allredi Know - Abrasives
- Abrasives Application Guide - 404M044
- Air and Abrasive Consumption Chart - 1091029
- GNP Graystar Carbon Steel Shot - TDS
- Metaltec Steel Abrasive Co. - Carbon Steel Shot SDS - 608V306
- Metaltec Steel Shot - Product Line Card
- Surface Prep Ervin Amacast Steel - SDS
- Surface Prep Ervin Amasteel - SDS
- Surface Prep Kotar Steel Shot - SDS
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