{"id":12885,"date":"2026-04-21T00:53:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/?p=12885"},"modified":"2026-04-21T00:53:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:53:41","slug":"how-to-choose-sandblasting-material-step-by-step-selection-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/de\/resource\/blog\/how-to-choose-sandblasting-material-step-by-step-selection-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Sandblasting Material: Step-by-Step Selection Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- T2: How to Choose Sandblasting Material: Step-by-Step Selection Guide -->\n<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@600;700&display=swap');\n.hlh-t2*,.hlh-t2*::before,.hlh-t2*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.hlh-t2{font-family:'Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:#1e2228;background:#fff;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto}\n.hlh-t2 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application \u2014 covering the five key decision variables, common selection mistakes, worked examples for major industry scenarios, and direct links to the media type you need.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"t2-hero-meta\">\n    <span>&#128197; Updated April 2026<\/span>\n    <span>&#128338; 20 min read<\/span>\n    <span>&#9997; Henglihong Technical Editorial<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<nav class=\"t2-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\">\n  <div class=\"t2-toc-title\">&#9776; Table of Contents<\/div>\n  <ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#t2-intro\">Why Media Selection Matters More Than You Think<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#t2-step1\">Step 1 \u2014 Identify Your Substrate<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#t2-step2\">Step 2 \u2014 Define the Contamination &amp; Cleanliness Target<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#t2-step3\">Step 3 \u2014 Specify the Required Surface Finish<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#t2-step4\">Step 4 \u2014 Assess Your Operating Environment<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#t2-step5\">Step 5 \u2014 Calculate True Cost Per Square Meter<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#t2-scenarios\">Worked Selection Scenarios<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#t2-mistakes\">Common Selection Mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#t2-quick\">Quick Selection Reference Table<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<section id=\"t2-intro\">\n  <h2>Why Media Selection Matters More Than You Think<\/h2>\n  <p>The abrasive media used in sandblasting is not a commodity purchase \u2014 it is a process variable that directly determines the quality, speed, and cost of your surface preparation operation. The wrong media choice can:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Warp or distort thin-walled substrates (using media too heavy or too aggressive)<\/li>\n    <li>Produce insufficient anchor profile for coating adhesion (using media too soft or too fine)<\/li>\n    <li>Embed iron contamination in stainless steel surfaces (using steel abrasives on non-ferrous metals)<\/li>\n    <li>Generate excessive dust and silica exposure for operators (using silica sand or high-silica slags)<\/li>\n    <li>Triple the per-square-meter cost (using single-use media where recyclable media would be appropriate)<\/li>\n    <li>Fail to clean the substrate at all (using media too soft for the contaminant hardness)<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>This guide provides a structured five-step decision process that eliminates these risks by ensuring your media selection is driven by technical requirements, not habit, availability, or price per bag.<\/p>\n  <p>For the complete overview of all available media types, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/what-is-sandblasting-material-complete-guide-to-types-grit-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">complete guide to sandblasting material types and selection<\/a>. For the side-by-side technical comparison across all media, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/sandblasting-media-comparison-chart-hardness-cost-recyclability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandblasting media comparison chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"t2-box t2-box-key\">\n    <div class=\"t2-box-title\">&#128270; The Core Principle<\/div>\n    <p>The correct sandblasting media is the one that removes the target contaminant at the required cleanliness level, produces the required surface profile for the subsequent process step, does not damage the substrate, meets safety and environmental constraints, and delivers the lowest total cost per square meter processed. All five criteria must be met simultaneously \u2014 optimizing for any one at the expense of the others creates problems elsewhere.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"t2-step1\">\n  <h2>Step 1 \u2014 Identify Your Substrate and Its Sensitivity<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"t2-step-flow\">\n    <div class=\"t2-step\">\n      <div class=\"t2-step-num\">1A<\/div>\n      <div class=\"t2-step-body\">\n        <h3>Determine substrate material and hardness<\/h3>\n        <p>The substrate material determines the upper limit of media hardness you can safely use. Using media significantly harder than the substrate will remove base material as well as the contamination \u2014 particularly critical on thin-walled components, precision-machined parts, and soft metals.<\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li><strong>Carbon steel (Mohs 4\u20135):<\/strong> Can tolerate hard angular abrasives (Al\u2082O\u2083, garnet, steel grit) at industrial pressures.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Stainless steel (Mohs 5.5\u20136.5):<\/strong> Requires non-ferrous abrasives only \u2014 steel media embeds iron and destroys the passive layer.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Aluminum, thin sheet metal:<\/strong> Requires gentle media at low pressure to avoid warping and dimensional change \u2014 glass beads, fine garnet, walnut shell.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Fiberglass, composites, plastics:<\/strong> Only organic media (walnut shell, corn cob) or soda blast \u2014 all mineral abrasives will cut the substrate structure.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Technical ceramics, tungsten carbide:<\/strong> Only silicon carbide \u2014 insufficient hardness from other abrasives means no effective cleaning or profiling.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Wood:<\/strong> Fine garnet or walnut shell at very low pressure.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-step\">\n      <div class=\"t2-step-num\">1B<\/div>\n      <div class=\"t2-step-body\">\n        <h3>Check for iron contamination sensitivity<\/h3>\n        <p>If the substrate is stainless steel, titanium, or any non-ferrous metal destined for plating, anodizing, passivation, or use in food\/pharmaceutical environments, eliminate all ferrous (steel) abrasives immediately. Steel media embeds microscopic iron particles that will corrode and stain the surface. Use white aluminum oxide, glass beads, or garnet \u2014 all non-ferrous and confirmed iron-free.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"t2-step2\">\n  <h2>Step 2 \u2014 Define the Contamination and Required Cleanliness Standard<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"t2-step-flow\">\n    <div class=\"t2-step\">\n      <div class=\"t2-step-num\">2A<\/div>\n      <div class=\"t2-step-body\">\n        <h3>Identify what you are removing<\/h3>\n        <p>The type and severity of surface contamination determines the minimum media hardness and grit coarseness required.<\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li><strong>Loose rust and old paint (light contamination):<\/strong> Medium-hardness angular media at medium grit \u2014 garnet G50, crushed glass medium grade, or Al\u2082O\u2083 F60\u2013F80.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Tight mill scale (newly rolled steel):<\/strong> Hard angular media at coarse grit \u2014 Al\u2082O\u2083 F24\u2013F36, steel grit G25, or garnet G16\u2013G25.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Heavy multi-layer coatings:<\/strong> Hard, coarse angular media \u2014 Al\u2082O\u2083 F16\u2013F36, steel grit G25\u2013G40.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Carbon deposits (turbine components):<\/strong> Walnut shell \u2014 soft enough to remove carbon without touching the metal.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Oil and grease contamination:<\/strong> Corn cob \u2014 its absorbency makes it uniquely effective for oily surface cleaning.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-step\">\n      <div class=\"t2-step-num\">2B<\/div>\n      <div class=\"t2-step-body\">\n        <h3>Specify the required cleanliness standard<\/h3>\n        <p>Industrial surface preparation standards define the minimum acceptable cleanliness level. Common reference standards:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li><strong>ISO 8501-1 \/ SSPC Visual Standards:<\/strong> Sa 1 (Light blast), Sa 2 (Thorough), Sa 2.5 (Near-White), Sa 3 (White Metal)<\/li>\n          <li><strong>SSPC-SP standards:<\/strong> SP-6 (Commercial), SP-10 (Near-White), SP-5 (White Metal)<\/li>\n          <li><strong>NACE standards:<\/strong> Equivalent to SSPC but with NACE designations<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>Higher cleanliness levels require harder, more aggressive media and often finer grit control. Sa 3 (White Metal) demands that all contamination is removed \u2014 achievable with hard angular abrasives at adequate pressure, but not with soft media on heavily rusted surfaces.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"t2-step3\">\n  <h2>Step 3 \u2014 Specify the Required Surface Finish and Anchor Profile<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"t2-step-flow\">\n    <div class=\"t2-step\">\n      <div class=\"t2-step-num\">3A<\/div>\n      <div class=\"t2-step-body\">\n        <h3>Determine if an anchor profile is required<\/h3>\n        <p>If a protective coating will be applied after blasting, the coating manufacturer&#8217;s Technical Data Sheet (TDS) specifies the required anchor profile range (Ra in \u00b5m or Rz in \u00b5m). This is the most important starting point for grit selection. Match the grit size and media type to the profile range specified in the TDS \u2014 not to habit or to what media is available in the store room. Using the grit size chart for reference, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/sandblasting-grit-size-chart-mesh-size-surface-profile-application-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandblasting grit size chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-step\">\n      <div class=\"t2-step-num\">3B<\/div>\n      <div class=\"t2-step-body\">\n        <h3>Determine if a smooth or peened finish is needed<\/h3>\n        <p>If the application is peening (improving fatigue life), polishing (aesthetic finish on stainless or aluminum), or deburring (precision parts), an anchor profile is not the goal \u2014 surface smoothness and compressive stress are. In these cases, specify round media: glass beads for metals, or corn cob for very delicate materials. Angular abrasives produce rough profiles that cannot be polished into the smooth finish these applications require.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"t2-step4\">\n  <h2>Step 4 \u2014 Assess Your Operating Environment and Equipment<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"t2-step-flow\">\n    <div class=\"t2-step\">\n      <div class=\"t2-step-num\">4A<\/div>\n      <div class=\"t2-step-body\">\n        <h3>Open blast vs. closed-loop reclaim system<\/h3>\n        <p><strong>Open blast (no reclaim):<\/strong> Media cannot be recovered \u2014 single-use economics apply. Select based on purchase price, dust profile, and environmental compliance. Garnet, crushed glass, and aluminum oxide are all suitable. Avoid steel media in open-blast due to ground contamination and collection difficulty.<br>\n        <strong>Closed-loop blast room\/cabinet with reclaim:<\/strong> Recyclability becomes the dominant economic factor. Steel abrasives and aluminum oxide justify their higher unit cost through their superior reuse cycles. Investment in a classifier to remove fines is essential.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-step\">\n      <div class=\"t2-step-num\">4B<\/div>\n      <div class=\"t2-step-body\">\n        <h3>Environmental regulations and dust control<\/h3>\n        <p>Outdoor blasting in proximity to waterways, storm drains, or populated areas may require media with specific environmental profiles: no heavy metals (eliminates copper slag), no free silica (eliminates natural sand), low dust generation (favors garnet or steel media over crushed glass or slag). Always check the applicable environmental permit conditions for your site before specifying media. For full regulatory guidance, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/sandblasting-media-safety-silica-health-risks-osha-rules-safe-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandblasting media safety and OSHA compliance guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-step\">\n      <div class=\"t2-step-num\">4C<\/div>\n      <div class=\"t2-step-body\">\n        <h3>Equipment compatibility<\/h3>\n        <p>Verify that the selected media type and grit size are compatible with your blast equipment. Check your equipment manual for: minimum and maximum particle size, recommended nozzle bore diameter for the selected grit, media density compatibility with your metering valve, and any media-type restrictions (e.g., some suction-feed cabinets cannot handle very dense steel media without modified media valve settings).<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"t2-step5\">\n  <h2>Step 5 \u2014 Calculate True Cost Per Square Meter<\/h2>\n  <p>Never make the final media selection based on price per kilogram alone. True cost per square meter integrates four factors:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Purchase price per kg<\/strong> \u00d7 <strong>media consumption rate (kg\/m\u00b2)<\/strong> \u00f7 <strong>number of reuse cycles<\/strong> = media cost per m\u00b2<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Labor cost:<\/strong> Faster-cleaning media reduces blast hours needed per m\u00b2. A media that cleans 50% faster at 30% higher price may be substantially cheaper in total project cost.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Disposal cost:<\/strong> Single-use media generates disposal costs that recyclable media avoids entirely. In high-volume operations, disposal can represent 20\u201340% of total media cost.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Equipment wear:<\/strong> Hard, angular media wears nozzles faster. Factor in nozzle replacement frequency when comparing very hard abrasives to moderate-hardness alternatives.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"t2-box t2-box-note\">\n    <div class=\"t2-box-title\">&#128200; Sample Cost Comparison<\/div>\n    <p>Scenario: 1,000 m\u00b2 of carbon steel surface preparation in a blast room with reclaim.<br>\n    <strong>Option A \u2014 Crushed Glass (single-use):<\/strong> $0.70\/kg \u00d7 0.4 kg\/m\u00b2 \u00d7 1 cycle = $0.28\/m\u00b2. Disposal: $0.08\/m\u00b2. Total: ~$0.36\/m\u00b2.<br>\n    <strong>Option B \u2014 Aluminum Oxide (20 cycles):<\/strong> $1.20\/kg \u00d7 0.3 kg\/m\u00b2 \u00f7 20 cycles = $0.018\/m\u00b2 media cost. Disposal near-zero (residual fines only). Total: ~$0.02\u20130.04\/m\u00b2.<br>\n    Result: Al\u2082O\u2083 in reclaim system is approximately <strong>10\u00d7 cheaper<\/strong> per m\u00b2 despite the 70% higher purchase price. This is why media selection based on price per bag leads to the wrong conclusion.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"t2-scenarios\">\n  <h2>Worked Selection Scenarios<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"t2-scenario-grid\">\n    <div class=\"t2-scenario-card\">\n      <h3>Bridge repainting \u2014 outdoor, heavy rust<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"sc-meta\">Substrate: carbon steel. Contamination: heavy rust, multiple paint layers. Standard: Sa 2.5. Open blast.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc-answer\">&#9655; Garnet G25\u2013G30 or Crushed Glass (medium)<\/div>\n      <a class=\"sc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/garnet-sandblasting-media-low-dust-high-efficiency-for-metal-wood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garnet guide &#8594;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-scenario-card\">\n      <h3>Blast room \u2014 structural steel fabrication<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"sc-meta\">Substrate: carbon steel. Contamination: mill scale + rust. Standard: Sa 2.5. Closed-loop reclaim. High volume.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc-answer\">&#9655; Steel Grit G40 GL or Al\u2082O\u2083 F36\u2013F46<\/div>\n      <a class=\"sc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/steel-grit-vs-steel-shot-which-blasting-media-is-right-for-heavy-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steel grit guide &#8594;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-scenario-card\">\n      <h3>Stainless steel tank \u2014 food grade finishing<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"sc-meta\">Substrate: 316L stainless. Target: clean, no iron contamination, satin finish. No anchor profile required.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc-answer\">&#9655; Glass Beads Size 35\u201360<\/div>\n      <a class=\"sc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/glass-beads-sandblasting-media-smooth-finish-peening-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glass beads guide &#8594;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-scenario-card\">\n      <h3>Aircraft engine turbine blade \u2014 carbon removal<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"sc-meta\">Substrate: nickel superalloy. Contamination: baked-on carbon deposits. Dimensional tolerance: \u00b10.001&#8243;. No material removal.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc-answer\">&#9655; Walnut Shell, Medium Grade<\/div>\n      <a class=\"sc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/walnut-shell-corn-cob-blasting-media-gentle-abrasives-for-delicate-surfaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walnut shell guide &#8594;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-scenario-card\">\n      <h3>Tungsten carbide die \u2014 surface finishing<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"sc-meta\">Substrate: WC-Co (Mohs 8.5\u20139). Target: clean, smooth, accurate surface. Conventional abrasives ineffective.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc-answer\">&#9655; Green Silicon Carbide F220\u2013F320<\/div>\n      <a class=\"sc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/silicon-carbide-sandblasting-media-hardest-abrasive-for-ceramics-carbide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silicon carbide guide &#8594;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"t2-scenario-card\">\n      <h3>FRP boat hull \u2014 paint stripping<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"sc-meta\">Substrate: fiberglass (GRP). Contamination: antifouling paint. Must not cut laminate. No anchor profile needed.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sc-answer\">&#9655; Walnut Shell, Fine-Medium Grade<\/div>\n      <a class=\"sc-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/sandblasting-material-for-automotive-restoration-remove-paint-without-warping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soft media for composites &#8594;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"t2-mistakes\">\n  <h2>Common Selection Mistakes \u2014 and How to Avoid Them<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"t2-box t2-box-warn\">\n    <div class=\"t2-box-title\">&#9888; Mistake 1: Choosing media by price per bag<\/div>\n    <p>The cheapest media per kilogram is almost never the cheapest per square meter processed. Always calculate total cost using the five-factor model in Step 5 before making a procurement decision.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"t2-box t2-box-warn\">\n    <div class=\"t2-box-title\">&#9888; Mistake 2: Using steel media on stainless steel<\/div>\n    <p>Steel shot or grit embeds iron particles in stainless steel surfaces, causing rust staining and destroying the passivation layer. This is irreversible without re-passivation treatment. Use white aluminum oxide, garnet, or glass beads on any stainless steel substrate.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"t2-box t2-box-warn\">\n    <div class=\"t2-box-title\">&#9888; Mistake 3: Ignoring the coating specification<\/div>\n    <p>The anchor profile must match the coating TDS specification range \u2014 not just be &#8220;as rough as possible.&#8221; Profiles too deep can expose peaks above the coating film, creating rust initiation sites. Always start with the coating TDS and work backwards to grit selection.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"t2-box t2-box-warn\">\n    <div class=\"t2-box-title\">&#9888; Mistake 4: Using mineral abrasives on fiberglass or thin aluminum<\/div>\n    <p>Aluminum oxide, steel grit, garnet, and crushed glass will cut through fiberglass laminate and warp thin aluminum sheet. For these substrates, the selection is walnut shell, corn cob, glass beads (at very low pressure), or soda blast \u2014 nothing harder.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"t2-box t2-box-warn\">\n    <div class=\"t2-box-title\">&#9888; Mistake 5: Operating a reclaim system without a classifier<\/div>\n    <p>A reclaim system without a functioning size classifier does not separate effective-size media from fines. All the media \u2014 including broken, ineffective particles \u2014 recirculates. The result is inconsistent surface profiles, progressive surface profile loss, and wasted media costs that eliminate the economic benefit of the reclaim system.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"t2-quick\">\n  <h2>Quick Selection Reference Table<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"t2-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"t2-table\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>Substrate + Application<\/th><th>Primary Recommendation<\/th><th>Alternative<\/th><th>Avoid<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>Carbon steel, heavy rust removal (outdoor)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/garnet-sandblasting-media-low-dust-high-efficiency-for-metal-wood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garnet G25\u2013G30<\/a><\/td><td>Crushed Glass Medium<\/td><td>Natural silica sand<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Carbon steel, blast room, high volume<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/steel-grit-vs-steel-shot-which-blasting-media-is-right-for-heavy-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steel Grit GL G40<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/aluminum-oxide-sandblasting-media-properties-grit-sizes-best-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Al\u2082O\u2083 F36\u2013F46<\/a><\/td><td>Single-use media<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Stainless steel, satin finish<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/glass-beads-sandblasting-media-smooth-finish-peening-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glass Beads Size 35\u201360<\/a><\/td><td>White Al\u2082O\u2083 F80<\/td><td>Any steel abrasive<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Aluminum (thin panels, automotive)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/glass-beads-sandblasting-media-smooth-finish-peening-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glass Beads Size 35<\/a><\/td><td>Walnut Shell Fine<\/td><td>Steel grit, coarse Al\u2082O\u2083<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Fiberglass \/ GRP panels<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/walnut-shell-corn-cob-blasting-media-gentle-abrasives-for-delicate-surfaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walnut Shell Medium<\/a><\/td><td>Plastic grit<\/td><td>All mineral abrasives<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Technical ceramics \/ WC tooling<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/silicon-carbide-sandblasting-media-hardest-abrasive-for-ceramics-carbide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silicon Carbide F46\u2013F220<\/a><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>All softer abrasives<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Concrete floor preparation<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/crushed-glass-sandblasting-media-eco-friendly-alternative-to-silica-sand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crushed Glass Medium<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet G50<\/td><td>Quarzsand<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Jet engine turbine blades<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/walnut-shell-corn-cob-blasting-media-gentle-abrasives-for-delicate-surfaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walnut Shell Medium<\/a><\/td><td>Glass Beads (peening)<\/td><td>Any hard abrasive<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Automotive restoration (paint strip)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/sandblasting-material-for-automotive-restoration-remove-paint-without-warping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See auto guide<\/a><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Heavy media on thin panels<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr class=\"t2-divider\">\n\n<div class=\"t2-related\">\n  <div class=\"t2-related-title\">&#128214; 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