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Steel Grits are angular abrasives designed for heavy-duty applications such as rust removal, paint stripping, and surface profiling.

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Steel Grit – High-Performance Abrasive for Surface Preparation

Steel Grit is a general-purpose manufactured abrasive used to remove thick coatings, heavy rust, and mill scale. It’s fully angular shape cleans by aggressively cutting away at the surface leaving a uniform surface profile. used for bridge, wind tower, and ship and railcar manufacturing and maintenance.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

  • Carbon: 0.80 - 1.20 %
  • Silicon: > 0.40 %
  • Manganese: 0.35 - 1.20 %
  • Phosphorus: < 0.050%
  • Sulphur: < 0.050%

HARDNESS

  • SAE standard GH-> 60 HRc.
  • GL-> 50-60HRc
  • Gp-> 40-51HRc
  • IS standard GH 700-800 HV.
  • GL-> 550-715 HV.
  • GP-> 400-500 HV.

DENSITY

  • Not less than 7.4g/cc
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Product Specification :-

Steel Grit is a high-quality angular steel abrasive specifically designed for heavy-duty surface preparation applications. It is manufactured through controlled crushing and heat-treatment processes to achieve sharp angular particles with consistent hardness and strength. This angular shape enables Steel Grit to aggressively cut through thick rust, mill scale, old paint, and surface contaminants.

Steel Grit is widely used in industries where strong surface preparation is required prior to coating, welding, or painting. Its cutting action creates a clean, roughened surface profile that improves coating adhesion and long-term corrosion protection. Compared to spherical abrasives, Steel Grit offers faster cleaning rates and is ideal for applications demanding deep surface profiling.

Due to its high durability and controlled hardness grades (GH, GL, GP), Steel Grit can be reused multiple times, making it a cost-effective and environmentally responsible abrasive solution. It is suitable for use in wheel blasting machines, air blasting systems, and automated surface treatment lines.

Manufactured in compliance with international ISO and SAE standards, Steel Grit ensures consistent performance for both domestic and export-oriented industrial operations.

Key Advantages of Steel Grit :-

1. Aggressive Cleaning Performance

The angular shape of Steel Grit allows it to cut deeply into surface contaminants, enabling rapid removal of heavy rust, scale, and coatings. This significantly reduces blasting time and increases productivity.

2. Uniform Surface Profile

Steel Grit creates a consistent and controlled surface roughness, which is essential for strong coating adhesion. This makes it ideal for applications requiring long-term corrosion resistance.

3. High Durability and Reusability

Engineered with a tough microstructure and controlled hardness, Steel Grit withstands repeated blasting cycles with minimal breakdown, reducing abrasive consumption and operating costs.

Size chart :-

STEEL GRIT SIZE DISTRIBUTION

SAE GRIT NUMBER

Mesh No. Sieve (mm) G-10 G-12 G-14 G-16 G-18 G-25 G-40 G-50 G-80 G-120
72.800 All Pass
82.360 All Pass
102.000 80% MinAll Pass
121.700 90% Min80% MinAll Pass
141.400 90% Min80% MinAll Pass
161.180 90% Min75% MinAll Pass
181.000 85% Min75% MinAll Pass
200.850
250.710 85% Min70% MinAll Pass
300.600
350.500
400.425 80% Min70% MinAll Pass
450.355
500.300 80% Min65% MinAll Pass
800.180 75% Min65% Min
1200.125 75% Min60% Min
2000.075 70% Min

Packaging and shipping :-

Our Steel Grit is packed using strong and moisture-resistant packaging to ensure safe storage, handling, and transportation. Each package is clearly labeled with grade, size, hardness, batch number, and weight for easy identification and traceability.