GLASS BEADS
Description:
Glass Bead gently cleans metal parts without etching the surface, leaving a smooth, polished, or matte finish.
Common Uses:
- Automotive Restoration
- Polishing Castings
- Stainless Steel Fabrication
Documents:
- Did You Allredi Know - Abrasives
- Abrasives Application Guide - 404M044
- Air and Abrasive Consumption Chart - 1091029
- Potters Glass Beads - SDS
- Potters Glass Beads - Metal Finishing - Brochure
- Potters Glass Beads - Metal Finishing - Technical Data Sheet
- Potters Glass Beads - Metal Cleaning - Brochure
- Potters Glass Beads - MIL - Brochure
- Hillcrest Glass Beads - SDS - GB1
- Swarco Glass Beads - SDS
- Swarco Glass Beads - Brochure
- Swarco Glass Beads - MIL PRF 9954D - Size 10
- Swarco Glass Beads - MIL PRF 9954D - Size 6
- Swarco Glass Beads - MIL PRF 9954D - Size 8
Physical Characteristics
Shape: Spherical
Hardness: 5-6 Mohs
Bulk Density: 80-90 lbs./cu.ft.
Specific Gravity: 2.5 g/cc
Free Silica: No Free Silica
Type: Manufactured
Recyclability: None
Surface Etching: None
Packaging Options
Bags: 50 lbs.
Recommended Blasting Conditions
Nozzle Pressure: 40-60 psi
Working Distance from Surface: 6–36 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