At Hodge Clemco we stock a variety of abrasives. Our team can help you choose the right abrasive for whatever you are blasting.<\/p>\n
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Metallic<\/h2>\n
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\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSteel Grit
\nSteel Shot
\nChilled Iron
\nNiCr Stainless Steel Grit<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1537354911501{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\nAluminium<\/h2>\n
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\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAluminium Oxide (White\/Pink\/Brown)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1537356199585{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n
Plastic<\/h2>\n
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\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAvialite Type 2\/3\/5<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1537355537381{margin: 0px !important;border-width: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1537356007777{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n
Glass<\/h2>\n
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\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGlass Bead
\nCrushed Glass
\nGreenBlast
\nAquaGrit
\nOffshore Grit<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1537362063521{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\nExpendable<\/h2>\n
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\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJBlast
\nGarnet
\nStonegrit
\nCalcium Silicate<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1537362082534{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\nSpecialist<\/h2>\n
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\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalnut Shell
\nSinterball
\nSilicon Carbide
\nPolyflash \/ Nyflash
\nCalcium Carbonate
\nBicarbonate of Soda
\nBauxite
\nEmery<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1537355537381{margin: 0px !important;border-width: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1537362125374{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\nSponge<\/h2>\n
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\t\t\t\t<\/span>\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLow-dust abrasive<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/5″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hodge Clemco has abrasive manufacturing and warehouse facilities located in Dinnington, South Yorkshire, UK. Our abrasives stocks include Chilled Iron<\/a> and Steel Grit<\/a>, JBlast<\/a>, Steel Shot<\/a>, Stainless Steel (shot<\/a> & grit<\/a>), brown<\/a>, pink<\/a> & white<\/a> alumina, glass bead<\/a>, plastic<\/a> abrasives, silicon carbides<\/a>, walnut shells<\/a>, garnet<\/a>, sponge<\/a> and specialist blends<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Which properties are important when choosing an abrasive?<\/h2>\n
Hardness<\/h3>\n
Generally the harder the particle the deeper the profile it will make in the surface. The exception is where a high velocity hard particle shatters, delivering less than optimum force.<\/p>\n
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Density<\/h3>\n
The most efficient and fast cleaning is achieved using abrasives with a higher density. Dense particles impact with more kinetic energy over a smaller surface area, resulting in a deeper profile. Dense particles also deform less, absorbing less energy upon impact.<\/p>\n
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Particle Size<\/h3>\n
The bigger the particle, the deeper the indentation it will make. However, blasting large particles will result in fewer impacts than an equal volume of smaller particles. Small particles clean faster, provide better coverage and result in a more uniform profile. The most efficient approach is to use the smallest particle necessary to achieve the desired profile.<\/p>\n
Recyclability<\/h3>\n
Whether you use expendable or recyclable abrasives, will be determined by the application and the blasting equipment you use. Expendable abrasives are mostly used in open environments. Recyclable abrasives are used in containerised environments. For example in blast cabinets or blast rooms, where a recycling system is implemented.<\/p>\n
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Dust Levels<\/h3>\n
Dust levels are particularly important when considering the environment in which the blasting takes place. Open nozzle blasting in an uncontrolled environment will be most suited to lower dust levels. This is also the case for more hazardous environments where visibility is paramount. An enclosed blast room with suitable ventilation and dust extraction can also help dust levels.<\/p>\n
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Media Shape<\/h3>\n
The shape of the abrasive used in an application is mostly determined by the coating being removed and\/or the type of profile that needs to be created. An angular abrasive will have more of an impact on a surface than a rounded\/spherical abrasive.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For more information on our range of products view our\u00a0product catalogue<\/a>.<\/p>\n
See the full selection of our abrasive materials in our\u00a0abrasives brochure<\/a>.<\/p>\n