ProductsProducts | Low Carbon Steel ShotLow Carbon Steel Shot | |
Chemical composition Chemical Composition | Carbon (C) | 0.06-0.20% |
Silicon(Si) | 0.10-2.00% | |
Manganese(Mn) | 0.35-1.50% | |
Sulfur (S) | ≤0.05% | |
Phosphorus (P) | ≤0.05% | |
HardnessHardness | 40-50HRC | |
Owen LifeDurability | 3300-3800 times | |
Metallographic structureMicro structure | Uniform bainite or martensiteBainite | |
DensityDensity | ≥7.0g/cm³ | |
●Better internal structure, cracks free. Better internal structure,cracks free ●Defect free Bainite.Defect free Bainite ● High toughness and better fatigue life ●Efficient and faster blasting speed. Efficient and Faster blasting speed | ||
In accordance with national standardsGB/T18838.4-2008 "Low carbon steel shot", industry standard JB/T8354.4-2015 "Low carbon cast steel shot", international standard ISO11124-4:2018 "Low carbon cast steel shot". In accordance withGB/T18838.4-2008Low carbon steel shot,JB/T8354.4-2015 Low carbon steel shot",ISO11124-4:2018"Low carbon steel shot | ||
The core advantage of low-carbon steel shot lies in its longer service life, lower overall cost, and more environmentally friendly process. It is an economically efficient metal abrasive. Compared with high-carbon steel shot, although its unit price may be higher, the overall usage cost is actually lower. Its specific advantages are reflected in the following aspects:
Long service life, low consumption: This is its most significant advantage. The wear pattern is gradual reduction rather than rupture, and its fatigue resistance is approximately twice that of high-carbon steel balls. The service life can reach 3300-3800 cycles, which is over 20% higher than that of ordinary steel balls, and the consumption can be reduced by 25%.
Lower overall cost: Although the purchase price is high, due to its long service life, low consumption, and high efficiency, it can significantly reduce the overall cost. There are cases showing that it can reduce the overall abrasive blasting processing cost by more than 50% for users, or reduce costs by over 30% by improving efficiency.
Low equipment wear, low maintenance cost: Due to its unique wear mechanism and moderate hardness, it causes less wear on components such as the abrasive blasting machine blades, which helps save equipment maintenance costs.
Clean and environmentally friendly, improving the environment: The extremely low fragmentation rate means that the generated dust is very little. This is not only more environmentally friendly, but also significantly improves the working environment and reduces the burden on dust removal equipment. At the same time, its 100% recyclable feature also conforms to the concept of sustainable development.
Excellent performance, wide applicability: This is due to its unique bainite structure, which gives it both high toughness and good hardness, strong impact resistance. It can efficiently remove oxide scales and rust layers, and also achieve deep strengthening, significantly enhancing the fatigue resistance of the workpiece.
In simple terms, choosing low-carbon steel shot means making a slightly higher initial investment, but in return, you will enjoy lower operating costs, less equipment maintenance, and a cleaner production environment over the long term.
