Steel Shot

A high standard roundness steel shot, which gives a hammered or peened effect for use on ferrous castings and fabrications. Available in commercial and military grades which comply with MIL-S-13165C and AMS 2431.

 

 

 

Grades

SS780 – 2.00 – 2.80 mm

SS660 – 1.70 – 2.40 mm

SS550 – 1.40 – 2.00 mm

SS460 – 1.20 – 1.70 mm

SS390 – 1.00 – 1.40 mm

SS330 – 0.85 – 1.20 mm

SS280 – 0.71 – 1.00 mm

SS230 – 0.60 – 0.85 mm

SS170 – 0.42 – 0.71 mm

SS110 – 0.30 – 0.50 mm

SS70 – 0.18 – 0.35 mm

Properties

  • Abrasive Type: Metallic
  • Density: 7.8 g/cm³
  • Bulk Density: 4.6 g/cm³
  • Hardness: 45 – 52 HRC
  • Friability: Very Low
  • Recyclability: Very High
  • Dust Levels: Very Low
  • Shape: Spherical
  • Colour: Blue/grey

Applications

  • Ferrous substrates
  • Shot peening
  • Surface finishing
  • Surface preparation
  • Metals
  • Aerospace castings
  • Diffused and plasma coatings
  • Powder coating and stove enamelling
  • Ballast