Glass abrasive is an environmentally friendly and economical blasting medium. Obtained from recycled glass, it is preferred especially for surface cleaning and decorative applications. With its high silica content, glass abrasive is widely used in blasting for both industrial and aesthetic purposes.
Technical specifications
- Material
- Recycled glass
- Hardness
- 5.5 – 6 on the Mohs scale
- Density
- Approx. 2.5 g/cm³
- Colour
- Usually light green, white or transparent
- Shape
- Angular or rounded grains
Grain size selection
| Grain size | Application |
|---|---|
| 0.2 – 0.5 mm | Frosting of glass and delicate surfaces |
| 0.5 – 1.0 mm | General surface cleaning |
| 1.0 – 2.0 mm | Aggressive cleaning of concrete and stone surfaces |
Blasting applications
- Rust, paint and dirt removal
- Gentle roughening of wooden surfaces
- Decorative frosting of glass surfaces
- Cleaning of concrete and stone surfaces
- Removal of graffiti and surface stains
- Glass blasting for visual privacy
Advantages
- Environmentally friendly: uses recycled material
- Safer working environment with low dust generation
- Lower health risk as an alternative to silica sand
- Provides effective cleaning without damaging the surface
- Suitable for both industrial and decorative applications
Glass abrasive offers significant advantages in blasting in terms of both environmental sustainability and surface quality. As an eco-friendly alternative thanks to its recycled structure, it has a wide range of uses, from industrial cleaning to decorative glasswork.
