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Clean Bite Crushed Glass Blast Media, 50 Lbs., Medium Grade

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Clean Bite Crushed Glass Blast Media, 50 Lbs., Medium Grade

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Clean Bite Crushed Glass Blast Media, 50 Lbs., Medium Grade

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  • Crushed glass provides better dust control, making it a much cleaner choice than coal slag
  • Contains no crystalline silica, so your work environment stays safer
  • Made from 100% recycled material

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Product Summary

This Clean Bite Crushed Glass Blast Media is the crown jewel of the abrasive blasting industry. The medium grade 40 x 80 grit premium glass abrasive efficiently cleans steel, aluminum, wood, concrete, stone and fiberglass, leaving a smoother, brighter finish. 50-lb. bag.

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    (1) 50-lb. bag of crushed glass blast media

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Features + Benefits

  • Crushed glass provides better dust control, making it a much cleaner choice than coal slag
  • Contains no crystalline silica, so your work environment stays safer
  • Made from 100% recycled material

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

49360

Brand

Clean Bite

Ship Weight

50.0 LB

Grade

Medium
AttributeSpecification

Pieces (qty.)

1

Grit

80

Recyclable

Yes

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  1. Is it safe for grass to blast outside on the lawn? I plan to strip the bottom paint off my boat hual.

    1. CG itself will not harm your grass or the environment. I and hundreds of other blasters use CG outdoors. The only harm will be if it is allowed to pile or collect enough to cover your grass. ProductExpert10 is correct in that you should always take your surroundings into account. Cover items that you do not want to be covered in a layer of CG. Rinsing with water will easily remove the dust.

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    2. It would not be safe to sandblast outdoors. An outdoor blasting system or tarps to cover the sandblasting area would be recommended to reclaim the media.

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  2. The Spec sheet says 40 x 80 grit. Does that mean this is a mixed grit? Is it 40 or is it 80?

    1. 40-80 reflects the standard mesh sizes that all of the particulates in the bag will fit through, so the largest bits of glass will fit through a 40 mesh and the smallest will be stopped by an 80 mesh screen.

      US standard mesh names indirectly tell you the size of the mesh openings by naming how many fit in a square inch.  Like most imperial units, it made sense at some point in the past and has some intuitive appeal once you get to know it, but it’s really difficult to convert units when that becomes necessary.

      In other words, you should be unable to find any bits larger than 0.0165 inches in diameter or smaller than 0.007 inches

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    2. This is a mixed bag ranging from 40-80 grit.

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  3. how is this different from glass beads which is much more expensive?

    1. It takes off paint and rust quicker. The surface is nearly as smooth as with glass beads but removal is better. I blast at a 45 to 60 degree angle to get the fastest removal with the smoothest surface.

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    2. Glass bead media is small and round without sharp edges giving a more bright, smooth finish. Blasting time will increase when using glass beads versus crushed glass. Crushed glass will provide a more etched finished with consistent striping. Crushed glass media breaks down more easily making collection and reuse difficult.

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  4. Good general-purpose media?

    Would this be a good general purpose media for a blasting cabinet? I'm primarily looking to remove paint and rust from steel items as thin as an engine oil pan to as thick as 3/8".

    1. I have used this for stripping wheels, steel valve covers and old horns + just about anything that will fit in your blast cabinet. I would wear a mask when using blaster and you should have a decent vacuum attached. This is all i've used in my cabinet for several years.

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    2. You can use the medium glass abrasive as a good general purpose media in most blasting cabinets depending on the material you are going to be cleaning.

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  5. Can this media be processed using a standard sand blast system?

    Can this media be processed using a standard sand blast system?

    1. Yes, have been using it in my Barrel blaster for a few years, works fine, for my use which is parts blasting, for corrosion removal and firearms restorations, removing bluing, etc.... Also leaves a great finish for PARKERIZING metal after blasting great results so far

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    2. Yes this will work with a standard sand blast system.

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  6. Could you use this on stainless steel? Is it like the potters #8 glass bead?

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    1. The crushed glass media can be used on stainless steel for surface preparation. It is not the same as potters #8 glass bead.

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  7. Will this blast off powder coating on rims

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    1. For a more aggressive way to remove powder coating off steel, you will use aluminum oxide or coal slag. For a more desired finish, you may use glass bead.

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  8. Will this work in a small 50lb unit without clogging?

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    1. The media can be used in a small 50 pound blaster without clogging it. You would need to be sure to have a decent vacuum attached and be sure to wear a mask.

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  9. Can this be used for pool filters?

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    1. The crushed glass media can be used for pool filters.

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  10. Is the medium grit comparable to a #8 grit? I was told to use a #8 for cleaning pool tiles but northern tool does not carry the fine grade in store. Will these be too aggressive or clog my tips smaller than 1/8? 

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    1. The medium grade crushed glass media is #8 grit.

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