SYNCO GLASS BEADS
SYNCO GLASS BEADS FOR SHOT BLASTING
Precision Finishing, Clean Aesthetics, and Controlled Surface Peening
Glass Beads are engineered from high-purity soda-lime glass and processed into perfectly spherical, impact-resistant particles. Known for their?non-aggressive, gentle blasting action, Glass Beads are widely used for cosmetic finishing, stress-relieving peening, and surface cleaning applications where maintaining the substrate integrity is essential.
Their uniform shape and controlled size distribution enable precise, satin-smooth finishes that cannot be achieved with angular abrasives.
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SYNCO GLASS BEADS FOR SHOT BLASTING
Precision Finishing, Clean Aesthetics, and Controlled Surface Peening
Key Value Proposition
Glass Beads deliver?cleaner surfaces, controlled roughness, and near-zero contamination, making them ideal for aluminium, stainless steel, die-cast components, and critical aerospace or medical parts.
Major Benefits
??Non-Aggressive, Satin Finish:?Achieves smooth, uniform surfaces without removing base material.
??Spherical Geometry:?Ideal for peening, stress relief, and fatigue life enhancement.
??Iron-Free & Non-Contaminating:?Does not embed particles into the substrate?safe for stainless steel, titanium, and high-purity materials.
??Low Dust Generation:?Clear visibility inside cabinets and reduced operator fatigue.
??Reusable & Economical:?High impact strength enables multiple cycles with minimal fracture.
??Cosmetic Enhancement:?Produces bright, clean, matte finishes for premium aesthetic appearance.
??Environmentally Friendly:?Chemically inert, non-toxic, and silica-safe.
Typical Applications
? Shot peening for aerospace and automotive components
? Cleaning and finishing of stainless steel fabrications
? Deburring and edge smoothing of delicate parts
? Removal of heat tint, oxidation, weld discoloration
? Cosmetic finishing of aluminium and die-cast products
? Pre-treatment before painting, anodizing, or electroplating
? Restoration of turbine blades, surgical instruments, moulds, and tooling
? Surface uniforming for 3D-printed metal components
Industries Served
Aerospace | Automotive | Medical Devices | Precision Engineering | Defence | Tooling | Fabrication | Electronics
Available Grades
? Standard Glass Beads: 60?850 microns
? Peening Grade Glass Beads (MIL-Spec compliant)
? Fine micro-beads for delicate finishing
? Custom gradations available
Performance Characteristics
? Hardness: approx. 6 Mohs
? Perfect spherical shape
? Low friability, high impact resistance
? Bright, uniform, decorative finish
? Reusable in both suction and pressure blasting systems
Why Choose Glass Beads?
? Ideal when substrate integrity must be preserved
? Produces uniform Ra values across complex geometries
? Enhances fatigue strength in shot peening applications
? More economical than ceramic beads for general finishing
? Cleaner and safer alternative to silica sand
Your Reliable Partner for High-Quality Glass Beads
We supply premium-grade Glass Beads suitable for blasting cabinets, pressure pots, and industrial blast rooms. Our product range is engineered for consistency, recyclability, and stable blasting performance?helping you achieve superior finishes with optimized operating cost.
PHYSICAL DATA:
Specific weight:?????? 2.4 ? 2.6 gr/ cm3
Refractive index:???? Round 1.5 gr / cm3
Melting point:?????? 846 ?C
Hardness:?????????????? Hv = 780Kg./mm2
Shape:????????????????? Spherical,
