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Introducing non-standard steel shot and grit solutions
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Steel shot and grit solutions are widely known for their use in shot blasting and peening operations, but their versatile properties make them suitable for a variety of other applications as well.
From ballast and counterweights to heavy concrete and vibratory finishing, non-standard steel shot and grit applications have been gaining traction across different industries. Let’s explore some of the unique and lesser-known applications of steel shot and grit, including anti-slip coating, offshore oil rig ballasting, and more. Discover how these materials can provide effective and efficient solutions for your industrial needs.
Ballast & Counter weight
solutions for ballast and counterweight
Cast steel shot, cold forge media, stainless steel are ideal materials for ballast and counterweight applications, thanks to their high relative density. They are also non-toxic, low cost, free flowing and available in various sizes and mixes to meet specific densities. They can also be mixed with concrete materials to obtain required densities.
They can also be mixed with concrete materials to obtain required densities.
Applications
- Ship ballast and anchor weight
- Wake ballast
- Gym equipment counterweights
- Crane and lift bridges counterweights
- Refractory shape
- X-Ray and Gamma Radiation shields, protective blast and barrier walls and others.
Zero Valent Iron (ZVI) aggregate
steel shot and grit solutions
"Heavy concrete" or high-density concrete
solutions for concrete
This is a type of concrete that is made with heavy aggregates, such as steel shot or Cold Forge Nuggets, to increase its density and weight. This type of concrete is used in various applications, including radiation shielding, offshore oil rig ballasting, and counterweights. Radiation Shielding consist of using steel shot in concrete that then act as a radiation shield to protect the environment from nuclear waste. One advantage of using steel shot in heavy concrete is its availability and cost-effectiveness. Some Steel shot sizes and shapes could be a byproduct of the steel shot manufacturing process and may be readily available at a relatively low cost. In addition, the use of steel shot in heavy concrete can provide a more sustainable solution for waste management, as it helps to recycle a material that would otherwise be discarded as waste.
Other applications
Our shot blasting applications
Tumble finishing
Steel shot abrasives can be used in a tumbling process to polish and deburr small metal parts, such as screws or bolts.
Vibratory finishing
steel shot is used as an abrasive media to remove burrs, sharp edges, and other surface imperfections from metal parts. The steel shot media is mixed with the parts in the vibratory tumbler and the movement of the media against the parts results in a uniform and consistent finish. One advantage of using steel shot in vibratory finishing is its durability and longevity. Steel shot can withstand multiple cycles of the vibratory finishing process without degrading, which makes it a cost-effective choice for high-volume finishing operations.
Cored wire
versatile material that is used in a range of industries and applications, from welding and steelmaking to foundry and powder injection. Its ability to add specific elements to metals and alloys makes it an important tool for improving the quality and properties of materials. Steel shot and abrasives can then be mixed into your cored wire alloy recipes to align the chemistry to your specific needs.
Anti-Slip material in paint coatings
In summary, steel grit can be an effective anti-slip material when added to paint coatings. Its hardness, durability, and availability in different sizes make it a versatile choice for improving the grip and traction of coated surfaces.
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