Corn Cob Grit
Corn Cob Media is a biodegradable media this will not etch or warp thin-walled or soft surfaces. A low hardness and absorbent media ideal for many blasting and tumbling applications.
Corn Cob Grit
Corn cob grit is a safe blasting media for delicate parts. Corn cob grit abrasive will remove surface contamination, debris, and coatings with little to no impact on the substrate. It is resistant to break down and can be re-used multiple times in the blasting process.
Corn cob is a biodegradable, organic blasting media that is obtained from the hard woody ring of the cob. Corn cob is available in a variety of grit sizes and presents no health or environmental hazards. This media is virtually dust-free blasting with no sparking and leaves a clean and dry surface. The proper selection of corn cob grit size is important in blasting operations to balance aggressiveness with desired results.
Benefits
- Organic and Naturally Sourced
- Soft With Low Angularity of Particles
- Absorbent
- Low Abrasiveness
- Reusable in Blasting Applications
Blasting Applications
- Blast Cleaning and Paint Removal
- Log Home Blasting
- Boat Cleaning and Restoration
- Wood Cleaning and Stripping
General Applications
- Metal and Plastic Polishing
- Oil and Grease Absorbing
- Cartridge Brass Polishing
- Ground (Turf) Drying
- Taxidermy
- Fragrance and Flavor Carriers
- Parts Drying and Cleaning
Specifications
Corn Cob Grit Specifications |
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Grade |
Meshthe smaller the mesh number, the coarser the grit |
Spec Sheet |
| Extra Coarse | +8 Mesh (2.36 mm & larger) |  |
| Coarse | 8/14 Mesh (2.36-1.40 mm) | |
| 10/14 Mesh (2.00-1.40 mm) | ||
| Medium | 14/20 Mesh (1.40-0.85 mm) | |
| Fine | 20/40 Mesh (0.85-0.42 mm) | |
| Extra Fine | 40/60 Mesh (0.42-0.25 mm) | |
| Flour | -40 Mesh (0.42 mm & finer) | |
| -60 Mesh (0.25 mm & finer) | ||
Additional Information
| Selected Package Gross Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Grade | +8 Mesh – Extra Coarse Grade, 8/14 Mesh – Coarse Grade, 10/14 Mesh – Coarse Grade, 14/20 Mesh – Medium Grade, 20/40 Mesh – Fine Grade, 40/60 Mesh – Extra Fine Grade, -40 Mesh – Flour Grade, -60 Mesh – Flour Grade, -80 Mesh – Flour Grade, -150 Mesh – Flour Grade |
| Package Size | 1 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb, 40 lb, 50 lb |
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