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