Trident supplies a wide range of abrasive sandblasting media trusted by industries worldwide. Our aluminum oxide, steel grit, and slag blasting media are available in multiple grit sizes to deliver consistent surface preparation, coating removal, and industrial cleaning results.
Crushed Glass
Crushed Glass Abrasive is a superior blasting media made from 100% recycled glass, designed to deliver powerful cleaning and surface preparation across a wide range of industrial applications. Known for its sharp edges and angular shape, this abrasive ensures fast-cutting action and a clean, contaminant-free finish on steel, concrete, wood, and other surfaces.
Key Features:
- High Hardness & Toughness: Delivers reliable impact strength for effective surface profiling.
- Fast-Cutting Action: Sharp angular particles remove rust, coatings, and contaminants quickly.
- Thermally Stable: Maintains integrity under high temperatures for consistent blasting performance.
- Reusable & Cost-Efficient: Can be recycled multiple times, reducing operational costs.
- Versatile Grit Sizes: Available in fine, medium, and coarse grades to suit specific applications.
Packaging: 25kg bags | 1-ton bulk bags | Custom packaging available upon request
Abrasive Glass Beads
Abrasive Glass Beads are high-quality, spherical blasting media made from chemically stable soda-lime glass. Designed for a wide range of surface finishing applications, these beads provide a consistent, satin-smooth finish without damaging or removing base material. Ideal for cleaning, deburring, peening, and surface preparation, glass beads are a preferred choice for industries requiring precision and uniformity.
Key Features:
- Non-Aggressive Blasting: Gentle on metal surfaces while effectively removing surface contaminants, rust, paint, and scale.
- Reusable & Cost-Effective: High durability enables multiple cycles, resulting in reduced media consumption and lower overall costs.
- Chemically Inert: Free from silica and harmful contaminants, making it safe for use in a wide range of applications.
- Superior Finish: Produces a smooth, bright, and uniform surface without altering dimensions or leaving embedded residues.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for stainless steel, aluminum, glass, plastic, and other materials in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and manufacturing.
Available Sizes:
- Mesh sizes range from 60–100, 100–170, 170–325, and more, depending on your blasting requirements.
Aluminum Oxide
Abrasive Aluminum Oxide is a high-quality, durable material engineered for superior performance across a wide range of industrial applications. Manufactured from premium-grade bauxite, this sharp, angular abrasive delivers consistent cutting action, making it ideal for blasting, grinding, surface preparation, and polishing tasks.
Key Features:
- High Hardness & Toughness: Rated at 9 on the Mohs scale, it ensures efficient material removal with minimal breakdown.
- Fast-Cutting Action: The angular particle shape delivers an aggressive cut for maximum productivity and reduced processing time.
- Thermally Stable: With excellent resistance to heat and wear, it performs reliably even under high-pressure or high-temperature conditions.
- Reusable & Cost-Efficient: Maintains shape and sharpness over multiple cycles, offering exceptional value.
- Versatile Grit Sizes: Available in a wide range of grit sizes to suit specific surface finish requirements.
Packaging: 25kg bags | 1-ton bulk bags | Custom packaging available upon request.
Garnet Sand
Garnet is a naturally occurring, hard, and durable mineral ideal for a wide range of industrial applications. Known for its sharp edges and consistent performance, garnet sand is the preferred choice for sandblasting, waterjet cutting, and surface preparation tasks that demand precision, cleanliness, and safety.
Key Features:
- Superior Hardness & Toughness: With a Mohs hardness of 7.5–8.0, garnet offers excellent cutting ability and durability.
- Low Dust & Eco-Friendly: 100% natural and chemically inert, garnet produces minimal dust and is safe for both workers and the environment.
- Recyclable & Cost-Effective: Can be reused multiple times without significant loss in performance, lowering overall operational costs.
- Uniform Grain Size: Ensures smooth surface finishes and consistent cutting quality.
- Non-Toxic & Silica-Free: A safer alternative to silica sand, reducing the risk of respiratory hazards.
Packaging: 25kg bags | 1-ton bulk bags | Custom packaging available upon request
Steel Grit
Steel Grit is a premium-grade metallic blasting media engineered for aggressive surface cleaning, preparation, and etching across a wide range of industrial applications. Manufactured from high-carbon steel, this reusable abrasive offers maximum durability, cutting power, and efficiency for heavy-duty blasting operations.
Key Features:
- High Hardness & Impact Strength: Designed for fast and effective removal of mill scale, rust, paint, and contaminants on metal surfaces.
- Angular Shape for Superior Cleaning: Sharp-edged particles ensure excellent surface profiling and enhanced adhesion for coatings and linings.
- Reusable & Economical: With a long working life and high recyclability, steel grit lowers operating costs and reduces waste.
- Consistent Particle Size: Precision-graded for uniform surface finish and predictable blasting performance.
- Custom Hardness Options: Available in standard (40–50 HRC), medium (50–60 HRC), and high hardness (60–65 HRC) grades.
Packaging: 25kg bags | 1-ton bulk bags | Custom packaging available upon request
Always follow proper blasting safety practices to protect workers and the environment. For detailed recommendations, you can visit the official OSHA Abrasive Blasting Safety Guidelines https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3697.pdf
Abrasive Sandblasting Media – FAQs
What is abrasive sandblasting media?
Abrasive sandblasting media are materials used to clean, prepare, or finish surfaces by high-pressure impact. At Trident Abrasive, we supply industrial blasting media such as crushed glass, glass beads, aluminum oxide, steel grit, and garnet sand for surface preparation, coating removal, and industrial cleaning applications.
Which abrasive blasting media is best for rust and paint removal?
For aggressive rust and paint removal, aluminum oxide, steel grit, and crushed glass are commonly used. Aluminum oxide provides sharp cutting action, steel grit offers deep surface profiling with high reusability, and crushed glass is a cost-effective, eco-friendly option for single-use blasting.
Is abrasive blasting media reusable?
Yes, some abrasive blasting media are reusable. Steel grit and aluminum oxide can be reused multiple times, making them ideal for automated blasting systems. Glass beads are reusable in closed cabinets, while crushed glass is typically single-use, and garnet sand offers limited reuse.
Which blasting media is silica-free and safer to use?
Silica-free blasting media include crushed glass, garnet sand, glass beads, aluminum oxide, and steel grit. These options help reduce health risks associated with silica dust and are widely used in OSHA-, WHMIS-, and EU-regulated environments.
How do I choose the right abrasive blasting media for my application?
The right blasting media depends on the surface material, required surface profile, dust control requirements, and cost per use. Trident Abrasive assists customers in the USA, Europe, and Canada in selecting the most suitable abrasive media based on technical and regulatory requirements.
Does Trident Abrasive supply blasting media internationally?
Yes. Trident Abrasive manufactures and supplies abrasive blasting media for export, serving customers across the United States, Canada, Europe, and global markets with consistent quality, bulk packaging options, and reliable international logistics.