Stainless Steel Blasting Media – A Smart Alternative to Corundum (Aluminum Oxide)
Looking for a clean, long-lasting, and cost-effective alternative to corundum (aluminum oxide)?GRITTAL® stainless steel abrasives from VULKAN INOX offer a high-performance solution for surface treatment and industrial blasting – with significant benefits for recurring applications and sensitive surfaces.
When choosing the right abrasive, many users are faced with the question: corundum or stainless steel? Both materials have proven themselves in industrial blasting technology – but their properties differ significantly. While corundum scores points for its high abrasiveness, our GRITTAL® stainless steel abrasive impresses with its durability, low dust formation, and economic efficiency.
We show you when the use of GRITTAL® is particularly worthwhile, what the technical differences are, and why it is worth considering a change – especially for recurring applications or sensitive surfaces.
Compare for yourself and find the right blasting media for your requirements.
Why Choose Stainless Steel Abrasives Over Corundum?
When comparing blasting media, one 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 provide 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:Due to its high dimensional stability, GRITTAL® creates significantly less dust, ensuring a cleaner working 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.
Case Study: GRITTAL® vs. Corundum in Tank Container Production
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 disposal volume
- Cleaner workspaces
- More consistent surface finishes
Comparison of blasting media after disintegration:
The comparison of the blasting media clearly shows the decay of corundum after only a few uses in contrast to GRITTAL®.
Advantages and properties of GRITTAL versus corundum:
The following table shows the properties and systems of both blast media GRITAL® and Corundum with its advantages.
GRITTAL® – Your Long-Term Advantage
GRITTAL® stainless steel blasting media is:
- Durable – lasts far longer than aluminum oxide
- Efficient – less abrasive material needed
- Sustainable – minimizes environmental impact
- Saves material
- Reduce operating costs
- Achieve consistently high surface quality
Switch to GRITTAL® Today and get perfect sustainable results!
