Anadolu Kumlama Glass Beads are a spherical glass abrasive. Because they work the surface by impact rather than by cutting, they preserve part dimensions while giving a clean, bright or satin appearance. They are preferred for stainless steel, aluminium and precision metal parts.
Technical specifications
- Material
- Soda-lime glass
- Shape
- Spherical
- Hardness
- 5.5 – 6 on the Mohs scale
- Density
- ~2.5 g/cm³
- Colour
- Transparent
Typical grain sizes
| Grain size | Application |
|---|---|
| 0.04 – 0.07 mm | Very fine finish |
| 0.07 – 0.11 mm | Fine satin finish |
| 0.15 – 0.25 mm | General satin finish |
| 0.25 – 0.42 mm | General cleaning |
| 0.42 – 0.84 mm | Stronger cleaning |
Blasting applications
- Satin finish on stainless steel and aluminium parts
- Cleaning of precision parts
- Removal of weld seams and heat tint
- Surface hardening of small parts (glass bead peening)
Advantages
- No significant change in part dimensions
- Gives a uniform, decorative finish
- Causes no iron contamination
- Reusable under suitable conditions
Glass Beads deliver a clean, controlled result where surface appearance and part dimensions matter. Values are typical industry figures; contact our sales team for the product data sheet and current grain options.
