The shot blasting process utilizes a centrifugal blast wheel that shoots media, like steel shot, onto a surface at high velocity. This knocks the surface free of debris and other material. The shot media, which varies from steel shot to cut wire to nut shells, loads into a hopper that feeds the blast wheel.

What is the purpose of shot blasting?

The purpose of Shot blasting is to clean the surface and polish or strengthen the metal. It is used in almost every industry that uses metal such as Construction Company, foundry, shipbuilding, railways, aerospace, automobile company and so many other industries.

What is the difference between sandblasting and shot blasting?

One of the primary differences between shot-blasting and sandblasting is the medium used. Shot-blasting uses abrasive “shot” made of metal such as aluminum oxide or carbon grit almost exclusively. Sandblasting can use metallic shot, but more often it uses gentler abrasives such as organic media or glass.