Glass Bead Facts

Coarse Beads
  • Remove larger, tougher soils.
  • Peen to more intense levels.
  • Peen to deeper zones in surface.
  • Produce higher surface profile.
  • Produce brighter surface.


    • Fine Beads
  • Remove smaller, lighter soil.
  • Yield more impacts per pound.
  • Clean faster.
  • Peen to less intense levels.
  • Peen outer zones of surfaces.
  • Reach into keyways, fillets, and small areas.
  • Produce lower surface profile.
  • Produce matte finish.


    • Typical Properties:
    Shape spherical
    Color clear
    Hardness (Knoop) 515
    Compressive strength 36,000 psi (avg.)
    Density 2.5 g/cc
    Specific Gravity 2.45-2.50
    Free silica content 0%

  • BALLOTINI™ Impact Bead Specifications
  • MSDS


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