Smooth Finishes. Consistent Results. Precision Surface Enhancement.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

  • Cosmetic surface finishing
  • Light shot peening
  • Surface cleaning and restoration
  • Deburring precision components
  • Removing oxidation, scale, and light contaminants
  • Finishing stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys
  • Producing uniform satin or matte finishes

Glass Bead Blasting Media is a versatile abrasive used when surface appearance, dimensional accuracy, and repeatable results are critical. Unlike angular abrasives that cut into a surface, glass beads feature a smooth, spherical shape that cleans, finishes, and lightly peens without significantly removing base material.

This gentle blasting action produces a uniform satin or matte finish while preserving part dimensions and surface integrity. Glass bead media is commonly used in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, metal finishing, and maintenance operations where cosmetic appearance and process consistency are important.

Because glass beads do not aggressively profile the surface, they are ideal for applications requiring cleaning, deburring, polishing, or finishing without altering the workpiece.

Why Glass Bead Size Matters
The size of the glass bead directly influences the final surface finish, cleaning effectiveness, and peening intensity. Selecting the proper bead size helps ensure consistent results, improved process control, and optimized production efficiency.

  • Smaller Glass Beads
  • Create finer, smoother surface finishes
  • Improve cosmetic appearance
  • Provide more uniform surface textures
  • Larger Glass Beads
  • Deliver greater impact energy
  • Improve cleaning efficiency
  • Enhance peening and surface strengthening effect



AVAILABLE SIZES

S.L. Fusco offers both Commercial Grade and Military Specification (Mil-Spec) glass bead media in a variety of sizes to support diverse blasting applications.


14/40
20/50
30/60
40/80
50/100
60/120
70/140
80/200
100/230
120/325
140/400






Need Help Finding the Right Blasting Media or Abrasive?

Whether you're looking for blasting media, loose grain abrasives, surface preparation products, or finishing solutions, our experienced team is here to help. We'll work with you to identify the best product for your application, performance goals, and budget.

Contact our sales team today at sales@slfusco.com or reach out to your local S.L. Fusco branch to discuss your project, request a quote, or place an order. We're ready to help you get the job done right.

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