Walnut Shell
Walnut Shell is a natural abrasive which is from the kernel of a walnut and has been crushed and graded.
PROPERTIES
Abrasive Type
Density
1.2 g/cm³
Bulk Density
0.55 g/cm³
Hardness
2.5 Mohs
Friability
Recyclability
Dust Levels
Shape
GRADES
Grade 6 0.3 – 0.6 mm
Grade 5 0.45 – 0.80 mm
Grade 4 0.65 – 1.0 mm
Grade 3 0.7 – 1.5 mm
Grade 2 1.0 – 2.0 mm
Grade 1 1.0 – 2.5 mm
APPLICATIONS
• Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing
• Automotive
• Bonded and Coated Abrasives
• Deburring
• Depainting
• Glass & Ceramics: Decorative marking
• Glass & Ceramics: Frosting & line marking
• Glass & Ceramics: Paint & print removal without damage
• Glass & Ceramics: Satin finish
• Glass Fibre Restoration/Disposal/Recycling
• Metals: Aerospace approval
• Metals: Cleaning without dimensional change
• Metals: Flash removal
• Metals: Keying surfaces for rubber/plastic bonding
• Metals: Light deburring
• Metals: Peening
• Metals: Removal of hard deposits/investment
• Metals: Matt or textured finish
• Metals: Mould die and tool cleaning
• Metals: Preconditioning and cleaning
• Metals: Preparation for paint metal or plastic spraying
• Metals: Preparation for enamelling/electroplating/anodising
• Metals: Removal of paint/scale/rust
• Metals: Removal of solder/weld/flex
• Metals: Sheen finishing or anti-reflective treatment
• Plastics & Composites: Cosmetic matt or texture finish
• Plastics & Composites: Deflashing & preparation of electronic components
• Plastics & Composites: Deflashing thermoset mouldings
• Plastics & Composites: Deflashing rubber components and die casting
• Plastics & Composites: Preparation for paint or metal sprayings
• Plastics & Composites: Removal of paint and coating
• Surface Finishing
• Surface Preparation
• Vehicles
• Wood: Paint & coating removal without damage
• Wood: Rejuvenation
• Wood: Surface preparation
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