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.

PROPERTIES

Abrasive Type

Metallic

Density

7.8 g/cm³

Bulk Density

4.6 g/cm³

Hardness

4.8 Mohs

Friability

Very Low

Recyclability

Very High

Dust Levels

Very Low

Shape

Spherical

GRADES

SS70 0.18 – 0.35 mm

SS110 0.30 – 0.50 mm

SS170 0.42 – 0.71 mm

SS230 0.60 – 0.85 mm

SS280 0.71 – 1.00 mm

SS330 0.85 – 1.20 mm

SS390 1.00 – 1.40 mm

SS460 1.20 – 1.70 mm

SS550 1.40 – 2.00 mm

SS660 1.70 – 2.40 mm

SS780 2.00 – 2.80 mm

APPLICATIONS

• Aerospace Castings
• Alloy Wheel Repair and Refurbishment
• Diffused and Plasma Coatings
• Ferrous Substrates
• Metals: Peening
• Metals: Removal of hard deposits/investment
• Metals: Preconditioning and cleaning
• Nuclear and Power Generation
• Oil and Gas Industries
• Peening
• Powder Coating and Stove Enamelling
• Shot Peening
• Surface Finishing
• Surface Preparation

Hodge Clemco also offer an abrasive recycling and disposal service

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