Konya, with its foundries, machinery manufacturing, agricultural machinery and automotive supply industry, is one of Turkey's major production centres. One shared need of these industries is surface cleaning and preparation before painting. In this post we explain, for companies looking for blasting abrasive supply to Konya, which abrasive suits which job, how shipping works and what information a quote needs.
Where is blasting used in Konya's industry?
A large share of production in Konya is based on metal parts. Castings must be cleaned of mould sand and scale after shake-out, and welded structures and sheet parts must be cleaned before painting. The main blasting jobs are:
- Casting cleaning: removing mould sand, burnt-on sand and scale from grey iron, ductile iron and steel castings.
- Agricultural machinery and equipment: preparing welded chassis, bodies and sections before painting.
- Machinery and spare parts: removing scale and rust from gears, flanges, housings and similar parts.
- Automotive supply industry: a consistent surface and a profile before coating on series parts.
Most of these jobs are done in wheel blast machines. We explain how they work in what is shot blasting. For a general overview of casting, see the Wikipedia article on foundries.
Which abrasive for casting cleaning?
Mineral abrasives break down quickly in wheel blast machines, so foundries use metallic abrasives:
- Steel shot: round grains with an impact action; knocks off mould sand and scale and leaves a smoother surface.
- Steel grit: angular grains that cut; preferred where a clear profile is needed before paint or coating.
- Cylindrical cut wire shot: grains cut from steel wire with a long service life; helps reduce consumption in heavy production.
Many foundries work with a shot and grit mix in a set ratio. For details, see what is steel shot, what is steel grit and what is cut wire shot.
Choosing by machine type
The choice depends not only on the part but also on the machine. Hanger, tumble belt and roller conveyor machines differ in part handling and throughput, so the right grain size and shot-to-grit ratio differ too. The abrasive type and size recommended by your machine manufacturer is a good starting point.
We explain the general logic in abrasives for blasting machines. Abrasive breaks down during use and is removed by the separator; the consumed amount must be topped up regularly to keep the mix stable. See abrasive recycling for how recovery affects efficiency.
Cabinet and open-air jobs
Large structures, agricultural machinery chassis or repair work that do not fit a wheel machine are done by pressure blasting. Metallic abrasive is efficient there only in a recovery cabinet; in open air, mineral abrasives are used:
- Brown fused alumina: removes rust and old paint quickly and leaves a paint-ready profile.
- Garnet: gives an even surface with low dust; a common choice in open air.
- In a cabinet, steel grit allows the same abrasive to be reused many times.
We explain why preparation before painting matters in blasting before painting.
How is shipping to Konya arranged?
We ship orders by cargo to every part of Turkey, including Konya. Delivery time depends on the carrier, the order quantity and stock status; we confirm it with the quote. After delivery, store metallic abrasives in a closed, dry area and keep opened bags sealed; shot and grit left in damp conditions can rust and clump, causing feed problems in the machine. For companies that also have plants abroad, we can export as well.
What information should a quote request include?
So that we can quickly determine the right product and price, include the following in the quote form:
- The product you need (steel shot, steel grit, cut wire or a mineral abrasive)
- The grain size or grade you use; if unknown, the machine model
- Approximate quantity and order frequency
- Delivery address (district and industrial zone, or country for export)
- Use: casting cleaning, preparation before painting or another job
We explain what drives the price in blasting abrasive prices.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship blasting abrasives to Konya?
Yes. We ship orders by cargo to every part of Turkey, including Konya. Delivery time depends on the carrier and order quantity and is stated in the quote.
Which abrasive suits a foundry?
For casting cleaning in wheel blast machines, steel shot is mostly used; steel grit where a profile is needed before painting, and cut wire where long life is required. The grain size is chosen according to the part and the machine.
Do you ship to plants outside Turkey?
Yes, we can export for orders from abroad. Fill in the quote form with the country, delivery terms and quantity.
Get a quote for abrasives in Konya
Tell us your parts, your machine and the surface you need, and we will choose the right abrasive and grain size together. Browse all products on the products page or fill in the quote form for pricing.
