Glass bead sandblasting media is used for surface cleaning and peening, producing a matte finish. It is less abrasive than aluminum oxide or steel shot. #7 glass bead is 60-80 mesh size. Diameter is approximately .18mm-.25mm / .0098"-.0070". Choose the appropriate grit for the application. Winona Van Norman sells glass beads from large size #1 to very fine #13 as well as various grit sizes of aluminum oxide and steel shot.
Winona Van Norman has long been a trusted brand in automotive rebuilding, industrial cleaning solutions, as well as consumer blasting and tumbling. Located in the heartland of America in Wichita, Kansas, Winona Van Norman has been synonymous with manufacturing excellence for decades. As an industry leader, WVN provides machines, parts, and supplies to assist heavy industry applications as well as home consumers with blasting and tumbling products.