Low carbon steel shot
Descaling
Low carbon steel shot has a lower hardness and carbon content than normal steel shot. Because of its microstructure it resist impact well until the moment it suddenly breaks. It is often used for descaling in shot blasting machines.
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Contact information
Airblast-Abrasives B.V.
Kelvinstraat 8
1704 RS Heerhugowaard
The Netherlands
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Grain sizes
| Product | Size range |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S110 | 0,20 – 0,60 mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S170 | 0,40 – 0,90 mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S230 | 0,50 – 1,00 mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S280 | 0,60 – 1,20 mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S330 | 0,70 – 1,40 mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S390 | 0,90 – 1,70 mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S460 | 1,00 – 2,00 mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S550 | 1,20 – 2,00 mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S660 | 1,40 – 2,40 mm |
| Low Carbon Steel Shot S780 | 1,70 – 2,80 mm |
Chemical composition
| C (%) | Mn (%) | Si (%) | S (%) | P (%) |
| 0.10-0.17 | 1.00 | 0.10-0.25 | < 0.035 | < 0.035 |
Physical properties
| Grain shape | Spherical |
| Hardness | 40-45 HRC |
| Microstructure | Bainitic |
| Density | ≥ 7.5 g/cm³ |
| Bulk density | Approx. 4.4 g/cm³ |
Packaging
- 25 PE bags on EURO-pallet (max. 1000 kgs.)
- 1000 in big bags
