{"id":13037,"date":"2026-05-11T02:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/?p=13037"},"modified":"2026-05-11T02:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:26:19","slug":"glass-beads-crushed-glass-blasting-media-supplier-guide-mesh-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/ru\/resource\/\u0431\u043b\u043e\u0433\/glass-beads-crushed-glass-blasting-media-supplier-guide-mesh-chart\/","title":{"rendered":"Glass Beads &amp; Crushed Glass Blasting Media: Supplier Guide &amp; Mesh Chart"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.hlh-b4*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.hlh-b4{font-family:'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:#2D2D2D;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px}\n.hlh-b4-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1B4F8A 0%,#0d3260 100%);color:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:48px 40px 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20px}.hlh-b4-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n<\/style>\n\n<article class=\"hlh-b4\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\">\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b4-breadcrumb\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/sandblasting-media-suppliers-the-industrial-buyers-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2190 Back to: Sandblasting Media Suppliers Complete Guide<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<header class=\"hlh-b4-hero\">\n  <span class=\"hlh-b4-hero-label\">Product Guide \u00b7 May 2026<\/span>\n  <h1 itemprop=\"headline\">Glass Beads &amp; Crushed Glass Blasting Media: Supplier Guide &amp; Mesh Chart<\/h1>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b4-hero-meta\">\n    <span>Updated: May 2026<\/span>\n    <span>~2,400 words \u00b7 9-min read<\/span>\n    <span>\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f Jiangsu Henglihong Technology Co., Ltd.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<nav class=\"hlh-b4-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b4-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n  <ol>\n    <li><a href=\"#b4-intro\">Glass Beads vs. Crushed Glass: Overview<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b4-beads\">Glass Beads: Properties &amp; Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b4-crushed\">Crushed Glass: Properties &amp; Specifications<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b4-mesh\">Mesh Size Reference Chart<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b4-apps\">Applications by Industry<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b4-eco\">Environmental Credentials<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b4-sourcing\">Sourcing &amp; Pricing<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"#b4-faq\">\u0427\u0410\u0421\u0422\u041e \u0417\u0410\u0414\u0410\u0412\u0410\u0415\u041c\u042b\u0415 \u0412\u041e\u041f\u0420\u041e\u0421\u042b<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<section itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n\n<p>Glass-based abrasives occupy a distinct niche in the blasting media market: they deliver surface treatment without aggressive material removal, and they do so with no heavy metals, no significant free silica, and \u2014 in the case of crushed glass \u2014 using 100% post-consumer recycled material. For industrial buyers evaluating <strong>glass bead and crushed glass blasting media suppliers<\/strong>, the key decision is choosing between these two very different products that share only their base material.<\/p>\n\n<p>This page is part of the complete <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/sandblasting-media-suppliers-the-industrial-buyers-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandblasting Media Suppliers Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/a> by Jiangsu Henglihong Technology Co., Ltd., covering all major abrasive media families.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"b4-intro\">1. Glass Beads vs. Crushed Glass: The Core Distinction<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b4-grid\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b4-card\">\n    <h4>\u0421\u0442\u0435\u043a\u043b\u044f\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0431\u0443\u0441\u0438\u043d\u044b<\/h4>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Shape: perfectly spherical<\/li>\n      <li>Action: peening (compressive, non-cutting)<\/li>\n      <li>Surface result: smooth, bright satin finish<\/li>\n      <li>Profile depth: very shallow (2\u201315 \u00b5m)<\/li>\n      <li>Made from: virgin or recycled soda-lime glass, manufactured to precise diameter<\/li>\n      <li>Recyclability: moderate (20\u201360 cycles in cabinet)<\/li>\n      <li>Mohs hardness: 5.5\u20136.0<\/li>\n      <li>Best for: decorative finishing, cleaning without dimension change, peening non-ferrous metals<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b4-card\">\n    <h4>Crushed Glass<\/h4>\n    <ul>\n      <li>Shape: angular, irregular fragments<\/li>\n      <li>Action: cutting (aggressive, profile-creating)<\/li>\n      <li>Surface result: angular anchor profile<\/li>\n      <li>Profile depth: 30\u201380 \u00b5m (mesh-dependent)<\/li>\n      <li>Made from: 100% post-consumer recycled glass bottles<\/li>\n      <li>Recyclability: low (1\u20133 cycles)<\/li>\n      <li>Mohs hardness: 5.5\u20136.0<\/li>\n      <li>Best for: rust removal, coating prep on steel and concrete, eco-conscious projects<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b4-callout hlh-b4-callout-tip\">\n  <strong>\u2705 Key selection rule<\/strong>\n  If you need a smooth, bright finish and minimal material removal \u2014 choose glass beads. If you need to create an anchor profile for coatings or remove rust from steel \u2014 choose crushed glass. Despite being made from the same base material, these two products perform completely differently and are not interchangeable.\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"b4-beads\">2. Glass Beads: Properties &amp; Specifications<\/h2>\n\n<p>Industrial glass beads for blast finishing are manufactured by melting soda-lime glass, forming spherical droplets through flame-rounding or prilling, and then screening to precise diameter ranges. Quality specifications are governed by MIL-G-9954A (military specification) and various ASTM standards. The spherical geometry is what defines the glass bead&#8217;s performance: when propelled at a surface, beads transfer kinetic energy as compressive stress rather than cutting force, plastically deforming the surface layer and producing a burnished, reflective finish.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Glass Bead Grades (MIL-G-9954A Equivalent)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"hlh-b4-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"hlh-b4-table\">\n  <thead><tr><th>Grade<\/th><th>Diameter Range (\u00b5m)<\/th><th>Mesh Equivalent<\/th><th>Typical Application<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>Grade 2<\/td><td>1700\u20132360<\/td><td>#8\u2013#12<\/td><td>Heavy peening, large parts<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Grade 3<\/td><td>1180-1700<\/td><td>#12\u2013#16<\/td><td>Foundry descaling, heavy cleaning<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Grade 4<\/td><td>850-1180<\/td><td>#16\u2013#20<\/td><td>General descaling, moderate peening<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Grade 5<\/td><td>600-850<\/td><td>#20\u2013#30<\/td><td>Automotive parts, tool finishing<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Grade 6<\/td><td>425-600<\/td><td>#30\u2013#40<\/td><td>Precision finishing, stainless steel<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Grade 7<\/td><td>300-425<\/td><td>#40\u2013#50<\/td><td>Fine decorative finishing<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Grade 8<\/td><td>212-300<\/td><td>#50\u2013#70<\/td><td>Ultra-fine satin finish<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Grade 9<\/td><td>150-212<\/td><td>#70\u2013#100<\/td><td>Optics, precision instruments<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Grade 10<\/td><td>106-150<\/td><td>#100\u2013#140<\/td><td>Extreme fine finishing<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Grade 13<\/td><td>53\u2013106<\/td><td>#140\u2013#270<\/td><td>Micro-finishing, thin-film applications<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Key quality parameters to request from glass bead suppliers: sphericity (\u226580% round per MIL-G-9954A), free silica content (&lt;1%), absence of lead or heavy metals, moisture content (&lt;0.5%), and breakage rate in service (typically 5\u201315% per cycle in a properly maintained cabinet).<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"b4-crushed\">3. Crushed Glass: Properties &amp; Specifications<\/h2>\n\n<p>Crushed glass abrasive is manufactured by collecting post-consumer glass (primarily beverage bottles), removing labels and contaminants, crushing, and screening to specific mesh ranges. The resulting product is angular, hard (Mohs 5.5\u20136), chemically inert, lead-free, and entirely free of heavy metals \u2014 a profile that makes it attractive both for performance and environmental reasons.<\/p>\n\n<p>Despite its moderate hardness (lower than garnet or aluminum oxide), crushed glass is significantly harder than coal slag and produces cleaner, more consistent anchor profiles. Its angular morphology allows it to achieve Sa 2.5 on lightly to moderately corroded steel in outdoor blasting applications.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Crushed Glass Key Specifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Free silica content:<\/strong> &lt;1% (the silica in glass is bound in an amorphous glass matrix, not crystalline \u2014 this is a critical distinction from crystalline silica sand)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Lead content:<\/strong> Non-detect (post-consumer container glass is lead-free)<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Mohs hardness:<\/strong> 5.5\u20136.0<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Specific gravity:<\/strong> 2.4\u20132.5 g\/cm\u00b3<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Chloride content:<\/strong> Very low (&lt;10 ppm), critical for blasting before immersion service coatings<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Moisture:<\/strong> &lt;0.5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b4-callout\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udccc Amorphous vs. crystalline silica<\/strong>\n  Glass contains silicon dioxide (SiO\u2082), but in an amorphous (non-crystalline) form. The lung disease silicosis is caused by crystalline silica (quartz, cristobalite, tridymite) \u2014 not amorphous silica. Quality crushed glass abrasive with documented XRD testing showing &lt;1% crystalline silica is OSHA-compliant. Always request XRD test data from your supplier confirming crystalline silica content.\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"b4-mesh\">4. Crushed Glass Mesh Size Reference Chart<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b4-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"hlh-b4-table\">\n  <thead><tr><th>Mesh Size<\/th><th>Particle Range (\u00b5m)<\/th><th>Typical Profile Depth<\/th><th>\u041f\u0440\u0438\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>6\/10<\/td><td>3360\u20132000<\/td><td>80\u2013120 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Very aggressive profiling, thick coating removal<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>10\/20<\/td><td>2000\u2013850<\/td><td>60\u201390 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Heavy rust removal, structural steel<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>20\/40<\/td><td>850\u2013425<\/td><td>40\u201365 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Standard Sa 2.5 prep<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>30\/50<\/td><td>600\u2013300<\/td><td>30\u201350 \u00b5m<\/td><td>General surface prep, concrete<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>40\/70<\/td><td>425\u2013212<\/td><td>20\u201335 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Light cleaning, fine profiling<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>70\/140<\/td><td>212\u2013106<\/td><td>8\u201320 \u00b5m<\/td><td>Fine finishing, thin-film prep<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"b4-apps\">5. Applications by Industry<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Glass Bead Applications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Stainless steel finishing:<\/strong> Producing a uniform satin or matte finish on architectural stainless, food processing equipment, and medical device components without iron contamination.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Automotive restoration:<\/strong> Cleaning and brightening engine components, carburetors, aluminum wheels, and chrome trim without dimensional impact or surface damage.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Shot peening of precision parts:<\/strong> Springs, gears, and turbine components where a smooth peened surface (rather than angular profile) is required.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Trophy and decorative finishing:<\/strong> Producing consistent satin finishes on trophies, nameplates, and architectural metal hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Crushed Glass Applications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Structural steel rust removal:<\/strong> Achieves Sa 2 to Sa 2.5 on light-to-moderate rust for field blasting applications.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Concrete surface preparation:<\/strong> Profiling concrete floors and walls before epoxy or polyurethane coating application. For detailed guidance, see: <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/concrete-masonry-blasting-media-surface-prep-before-epoxy-or-coating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concrete &amp; Masonry Blasting Media Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Environmentally sensitive projects:<\/strong> The 100% recycled material content and clean chemistry make crushed glass the preferred choice on projects with strict environmental compliance requirements.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Lead paint removal:<\/strong> The clean, low-heavy-metal profile of crushed glass avoids adding contaminants to lead-laden spent abrasive, simplifying hazardous waste classification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"b4-eco\">6. Environmental Credentials<\/h2>\n\n<p>Crushed glass carries stronger environmental credentials than virtually any other industrial abrasive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>100% recycled feedstock<\/strong> \u2014 diverts post-consumer glass from landfill<\/li>\n  <li><strong>No heavy metals<\/strong> \u2014 simplifies spent abrasive disposal<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Low dust<\/strong> relative to silica sand<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Lead-free, chromium-free<\/strong> \u2014 unlike some slags which may contain trace heavy metals<\/li>\n  <li><strong>LEED credit eligible<\/strong> \u2014 recycled content can contribute to LEED v4 Material &amp; Resources credits on construction projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"b4-sourcing\">7. Sourcing &amp; Pricing (May 2026)<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b4-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"hlh-b4-table\">\n  <thead><tr><th>\u041f\u0440\u043e\u0434\u0443\u043a\u0442<\/th><th>Grade \/ Mesh<\/th><th>Price Range (USD\/MT)<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td>\u0421\u0442\u0435\u043a\u043b\u044f\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0431\u0443\u0441\u0438\u043d\u044b<\/td><td>Grade 5\u20137 (general finishing)<\/td><td>$400\u2013$650<\/td><td>MIL-G-9954A equivalent<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>\u0421\u0442\u0435\u043a\u043b\u044f\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0431\u0443\u0441\u0438\u043d\u044b<\/td><td>Grade 9\u201313 (fine \/ precision)<\/td><td>$600\u2013$950<\/td><td>Tight diameter tolerance<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Crushed glass<\/td><td>20\/40 (standard blast)<\/td><td>$80\u2013$160<\/td><td>Recycled; varies by regional supply<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td>Crushed glass<\/td><td>30\/50 (fine blast)<\/td><td>$90\u2013$180<\/td><td>Recycled; lower availability<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>For full guidance on evaluating overseas glass bead and crushed glass suppliers, including documentation to request, see: <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/how-to-evaluate-a-sandblasting-media-supplier-8-quality-checkpoints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Evaluate a Sandblasting Media Supplier: 8 Quality Checkpoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"b4-faq\">8. Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b4-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b4-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Are glass beads the same as crushed glass?<\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b4-faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">No. Glass beads are manufactured spherical particles designed to peen surfaces and produce smooth, bright finishes. Crushed glass is angular, recycled material designed to cut into and profile surfaces. They share the same base material (silica glass) but produce completely different surface outcomes and are used for entirely different applications. Using glass beads when crushed glass is needed will fail to achieve the required surface profile for coating adhesion.<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hlh-b4-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n  <div class=\"hlh-b4-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\">Is crushed glass OSHA-compliant for blasting?<\/div>\n  <div class=\"hlh-b4-faq-a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">Yes, provided the product has been tested and documented to contain less than 1% crystalline (free) silica per XRD analysis. The silica in glass exists in amorphous form, which does not cause silicosis. However, all airborne dust from blasting operations requires appropriate engineering controls and respiratory protection per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.94, regardless of media type. 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