Steel shots and steel grits share many similarities. However, they have differences in the application. Which one is more suitable?

Steel Shots

Steel Shots are spherical, and are produced by the atomization of molten steel, followed by a series of thermal and mechanical treatments to attain martensite microstructure. 

Application of Steel Shots

Steel shots are widely used as a medium for descaling steel components before coating. In this application, the media is used almost exclusively in centrifugal wheel airless blasting equipment. 

They are also used in the foundry casting industry to remove sand from castings after removal from the mould and also for shot peening operations on metal components which are exposed to severe stress in automobile and construction machinery industries.

Steel Grits

Steel grits are angular in shape and are produced by crushing oversize steel shots and subsequently heat treated by tempering to get the required hardness and microstructure. 

Application of Steel Grits

These intrinsic characteristics of the product enormously enhance the performance of the blasting for heavy descaling, deep descaling and surface preparations. 

The angular shape and relative hardness of steel grit ensure rapid cleaning rates and excellent recyclability. With variations in hardness and size, steel grit can also be used for cutting granite and stones.