Description
Steel Shot is used for descaling steel components, typically using a centrifugal wheel airless blasting machine and in the foundry industry to remove sand from components.
Chemical Composition:
| Carbon | 0.85-1.20% |
| Silicon | 0.45-1.50% |
| Manganese | 0.35-1.20% |
| Phosphorus | <0.05% |
| Sulfur | <0.05% |
Standard Hardness:
The hardness of 90% of all shot paticles shall be within the range of 40-50 HRc. (Rockwell C)
General Appearance:
The steel shot shall be as nearly spherical as commercially possible and no more 20% of the shot particles shall have objectionable defects.
Microstructure:
The microstructure of steel shot shall be uniform martensite, tempered to a degree consistent with the hardness range,with fine,well distributed carbides, if any.
Density:
The density of steel shot shall be not less than 7.4 g/cc.
Size Distribution:
Grades Available:
| Grade | Selection Guide |
|---|---|
| S660 | Blast Cleaning large steel and iron castings |
| S550 | Blast Cleaning large to medium steel and iron castings |
| S460 | Blast Cleaning large to medium steel and iron castings |
| S390 | Blast Cleaning medium to small steel and iron castings |
| S330 | Blast Cleaning medium to small steel and iron castings |
| S290 | Blast Cleaning precision castings. Peening medium thin sheets |
Pack Size:
25kg Bags
