Stainless Steel Blasting Media – A Smart Alternative to Corundum (Aluminum Oxide)
Reduce abrasive consumption, disposal costs, and equipment wear with stainless steel abrasives that can be reused up to 600 times.
Are your blasting costs too high due to corundum during operation?
In many applications, corundum leads to high overall costs due to consumption, dust generation, disposal, and equipment wear.
GRITTAL® stainless steel blasting media can be reused up to 600 times, thereby significantly reducing process costs.
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Reusable up to 600 times
- Significantly lower abrasive consumption
- Reduced disposal costs
- Less dust exposure
- Less wear and tear on equipment
- Technical consulting from the manufacturer
- Typical savings depend on the application and process
Why Stainless Steel Abrasives Are a Cost-Effective Alternative to Corundum
When comparing blasting media, a common question arises:
Should I use aluminum oxide (corundum) or stainless steel abrasive?
While corundum is known for its aggressive blasting action, GRITTAL® stainless steel abrasives offer key advantages that improve both operational efficiency and surface quality:
- Reusability – Up to 600 cycles:
Unlike corundum, GRITTAL® can be reused many times without significant degradation—saving costs and reducing waste. - Low Dust Generation:
Thanks to its high dimensional stability, GRITTAL® generates significantly less dust, ensuring a cleaner work environment and better visibility. - Gentle on Surfaces:
Stainless steel abrasives are less aggressive, making them ideal for delicate components and sensitive materials. - No Iron Contamination:
Perfect for applications requiring non-ferrous blasting, corrosion resistance, or metallic purity.
Practical example: By using GRITTAL® instead of corundum (aluminum oxide), the following savings are achieved:
Case Study: Tank Container Transport. A comparative analysis highlighting potential total cost savings from procurement and waste disposal.
Using GRITTAL® instead of corundum (aluminum oxide) results in the following savings:
Switching to stainless steel blasting media pays off quickly.
Example: In the production of tank containers, replacing corundum with GRITTAL® results in:
- Lower abrasive consumption
- Reduced waste volume
- Cleaner workspaces
- More consistent surface finishes
Comparison of blasting media after disintegration:
A comparison of the blasting media clearly shows that corundum breaks down after only a few uses, unlike GRITTAL®.
Advantages and properties of GRITTAL® compared to corundum:
The following table shows the properties and applications of both GRITAL® and corundum blast media, along with their advantages.
GRITTAL® – Your Long-Term Advantage
GRITTAL® stainless steel blasting media is:
- Durable – lasts much longer than aluminum oxide
- Efficient – requires less abrasive material
- Sustainable – minimizes environmental impact
- Saves material
- Reduces operating costs
- Result: Low-dust, clean blasting. Achieve consistently high surface quality
Switch to GRITTAL® today and get perfect, sustainable results!
