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Zirconia Bead
An inorganic oxide produced electrically, offering the highest density and strength available. Over 25× the life of glass bead, with a perfectly spherical shape that makes it easy to manage across blasting, milling and barrel applications.
Composition
ZrO₂ 95% / Y₂O₃ 5%
Density
6.0 g/cm³
Specific Gravity
4.0
Hardness
1250 HV
Features
- Over 3× the life of French or Chinese ceramics — exceptional economy
- Almost no static generation, reducing operator discomfort in manual work
- Perfectly spherical particles give the best gloss and roughness, simplifying quality control
- Excellent recyclability in automated work with low consumption per cycle
- Low dust and a very clean surrounding environment
Applications
- Suited to automated blasting in automotive and similar industries
- Glass bead replacement; barrel and milling applications
- Peening of aircraft parts and marine blades
- Cleaning of heat-treated products and removal of machining marks on molds
Specification
Grades
Particle Size by Grade
| Grade | Size (mm) |
|---|---|
| wbzr-10 | 0.6 ~ 0.8 |
| wbzr-20 | 0.4 ~ 0.6 |
| wbzr-40 | 0.25 ~ 0.425 |
| wbzr-60 | 0.12 ~ 0.25 |
| wbzr-120 | 0.07 ~ 0.125 |
| wbzr-170 | 0.08 ~ 0.09 |
| wbzr-205 | 0.06 ~ 0.08 |
| wbzr-505 | 0.02 ~ |
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