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Atomized Beads
Aluminum Bead
The lightest of atomized metal powders. Produced with advanced atomizing technology for use as blasting media and filler across a wide range of applications.
Composition
Aluminum 95% / Others 5%
Specific Gravity
3.5
Features
- Direct replacement for plastic melamine (MC) media
- Non-magnetic — virtually no static build-up
- Outstanding gloss on aluminum parts
- Corrosion-free with long service life — highly economical
- Low dust and environmentally friendly
Applications
- Cleaning of remanufactured automotive parts
- Deburring of machined components
- Cleaning of plating and coating molds
- Replaces plating, washing, polishing and barrel finishing
Specification
Grades
Size Distribution by Grade
Each grade holds upper and lower limits at 5% max, with the main band at 90% min.
| Grade | Upper (5% MAX) | Main Band (90% MIN) | Lower (5% MAX) |
|---|---|---|---|
| wbal-30 | 0.70 mm | 0.60 ~ 0.50 mm | 0.30 mm |
| wbal-40 | 0.50 mm | 0.40 ~ 0.30 mm | 0.20 mm |
| wbal-60 | 0.40 mm | 0.30 ~ 0.20 mm | 0.10 mm |
| wbal-100 | 0.30 mm | 0.20 ~ 0.10 mm | 0.08 mm |
| wbal-200 | 0.10 mm | 0.08 ~ 0.06 mm | 0.02 mm |
| wbal-300 | 0.06 mm | 0.04 ~ 0.02 mm | 0.005 mm |
| wbal-400 | 0.02 mm | 0.01 mm | — |
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In Use
Applications in Use
Datasheet
Product Sheet
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