From aluminum oxide to glass bead, we offer a wide variety of blasting media for cleaning, etching, and surface prep applications. Our team helps ensure optimal media selection based on finish requirements and substrate type.

EXPLORE ABRASIVES

ALUMINUM SHOT

BROWN ALUMINUM OXIDE

CERAMIC SHOT & GRIT

CORN COB

CUT WIRE

GARNET GRIT

GLASS BEADS

PINK ALUMINUM OXIDE

SILICON CARBIDE

STAINLESS STEEL SHOT

STAINLESS STEEL GRIT

STEEL GRIT

PLASTIC MEDIA

EXPLORE SPECIALITY MATERIALS

BORON CARBIDE

WHITE ALUMINUM OXIDE

ZIRCONIAS


Understanding Loose Grain & Blasting Abrasives

S.L. Fusco supplies a wide range of loose grain and blasting abrasives designed for surface preparation, cleaning, etching, and finishing across a variety of materials and industries.

Blasting abrasives, also known as blast media, are granular materials propelled at high speeds in abrasive blasting operations to remove rust, paint, scale, or contaminants from metal, concrete, and other surfaces. The type of abrasive used depends on the application, surface hardness, finish requirements, and equipment used.

Common types of blasting media include:

  • Aluminum Oxide – a durable, reusable abrasive ideal for metal prep and surface profiling
  • Glass Bead – used for gentle cleaning and producing a smooth, bright finish
  • Silicon Carbide – one of the hardest abrasives, ideal for fast cutting on hard surfaces
  • Steel Shot and Grit – commonly used in heavy-duty industrial and automotive applications
  • Crushed Walnut Shells or Corn Cob – soft abrasives for delicate surfaces like wood or aluminum
These materials are used in industries such as aerospace, metal fabrication, construction, marine, and electronics — wherever surface finishing, preparation, or restoration is needed.

At S.L. Fusco, our team helps you choose the right blasting media for your substrate, equipment, and outcome goals, ensuring optimal efficiency, reduced media waste, and consistent surface results.

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Suppliers We Partner With


AluChem
Archer-Daniels-Midland
Carborundum Universal
Composition Materials
El Fusa/Sintex
Empire/Gibson Equipment
Ervin
GMA Garnet
Imerys
Micro Abrasives/Vibrantz
Pirate Brand
Quick Minerals
Raptor Blasting Systems
RPB Safety
Sunbelt
Swarco Reflex
Valimet
Vibra Finish
Walther Trowal
Washington Mills





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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