Steel Shot And Grit

Orient shot are produced under a controlled manufacturing process to achieve a product of uniform hardness, density and microstructure, coupled with good toughness for durability. These factors result in abrasives of sufficient hardness to perform its cleaning function as well as an extended life. Orient abrasives come in two forms: shot, grit.

Steel shot is actually a sphere-shaped form of steel casting. The shot is manufactured by pouring a molten mixture of premium grade steel scrap and select alloys through a series of water jets. On contact with the water, the molten metal is atomized, forming round particles in a controlled range of sizes. These particles then fall into a water tank, are then dried, screened by size, quenched and tempered in a unique heat-treating process. A process that assures ultimate control over the microstructure and hardness of the product, prior to a final screening.

Steel Grit is made by crushing the fully hardened shot, screening the resulting media and tempering it to a desired hardness. Grit works best in tumblast applications where the eccentric rebound aids coverage. It is used in conting and/or rust removal where speed of cleaning is critical and somewhat rough finish is acceptable.