Steel Grit for Coating Surface Preparation

G40 / G50 Steel Grit

G40 / G50 Steel Grit is a fine steel grit abrasive series designed for light to medium blasting, controlled rust removal and fine surface preparation. With smaller particle size and angular cutting edges, G40 and G50 steel grit can clean metal surfaces while providing better control over surface roughness compared with coarser steel grit sizes.

  • Payment :

    T/T, L/C
  • Product Origin :

    Shandong, China
  • Shipping Port :

    Qingdao
  • Lead Time :

    15-30 Days
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Product Introduction

 

G40 steel grit offers moderate cutting performance and controlled surface profiling, making it suitable for small and medium metal parts, machinery components, welded parts, steel surfaces and applications that require clean surface preparation with moderate roughness before painting or coating.

 

G50 steel grit is a finer steel grit size that provides a smoother and more uniform blasting result. It is suitable for light rust removal, fine surface cleaning, thin coating preparation, precision parts and applications where excessive surface roughness should be avoided.

 

G40 / G50 Steel Grit is widely used in machinery manufacturing, metal fabrication, automotive parts, welded components, steel parts and general industrial surface treatment. These fine steel grit sizes are recommended for customers who need stable cleaning performance, controlled surface finish and suitable surface preparation before painting, powder coating or protective coating.

Manufacturing Process

 

Steel grit is produced by melting high-quality steel, atomizing it into steel shot, crushing the shot into angular particles, and then screening and heat-treating the material according to required hardness and size.

During production, the steel grit is classified by sieve analysis and inspected for chemical composition, hardness, density and particle size distribution. This helps ensure stable cutting performance and consistent surface roughness during blasting.

Advantages

1. Controlled Surface Finish

G40 / G50 Steel Grit provides better control over surface roughness compared with coarser steel grit sizes. It is suitable for applications where the surface needs to be cleaned and roughened without creating an overly deep anchor profile.

 

2. Suitable for Light to Medium Blasting

With fine particle size and angular cutting edges, G40 and G50 steel grit are suitable for light to medium blasting applications. They can remove light rust, thin oxide scale, surface impurities and minor contaminants from metal surfaces.

 

3. Fine Surface Preparation Before Coating

G40 / G50 Steel Grit can create a moderate and uniform surface profile before painting, powder coating or protective coating. This helps improve coating adhesion while reducing the risk of excessive coating consumption caused by overly rough surfaces.

 

4. Better Choice for Small and Medium Workpieces

These fine steel grit sizes are suitable for small and medium metal parts, machinery components, welded parts, automotive parts and fabricated steel components that require controlled surface treatment.

 

5. Flexible Size Selection

G40 steel grit offers moderate cutting performance and is suitable for general surface preparation with controlled roughness. G50 steel grit provides a finer blasting result and is more suitable for lighter cleaning, smoother surface finish and applications where excessive roughness should be avoided.

Specifications

Item Available Range
Product Type Cast Steel Grit
Common Sizes G40/G50
Chemical Composition C, Si, Mn, P, S controlled
Hardness Commonly HRC 40-52, other hardness available
Density High-density metallic abrasive
Microstructure Tempered martensite
Shape Angular
Customization Size, hardness and packaging available upon request
SUBJECT GP GL GH
Chemical Composition C 0.80 - 1.20%
Mn 0.60 - 1.20%
Si 0.40% min.
S 0.05% max.
P 0.05% max.
Hardness (HRc) 40 - 51 54 - 60 60 min.
Microstructure Uniform Tempered Martensite
Density (g/cm³) 7.0 Min.
ISO 11124.3 SG-2.4 SG-2.0 SG-1.7 SG-1.4 SG-1.2 SG-1.0 SG-0.7 SG-0.5 SG-0.3 SG-0.2 SG-0.1 SG-0.05
mesh mm Steel Grit Size Specifications- Max&Min Cumulative Percentages Allowed on Corresponding Test Sieves
7 2.80 All Pass                      
8 2.36   All Pass                    
10 2.00 80%Min   All Pass                  
12 1.70 90%Min 80%Min   All Pass                
14 1.40   90%Min 80%Min   All Pass              
16 1.18     90%Min 75%Min   All Pass            
18 1.00       85%Min 75%Min   All Pass          
20 0.850                        
25 0.710       85%Min 70%Min     All Pass        
30 0.600                        
35 0.500                        
40 0.425           80%Min 70%Min   All Pass      
45 0.355                        
50 0.300             80%Min 65%Min   All Pass    
80 0.180               75%Min 65%Min   All Pass  
120 0.125                 75%Min 60%Min   All Pass
200 0.075                   70%Min 55%Min  
325 0.045                     65%Min 20%Min
SAE J444-2017 G-10 G-12 G-14 G-16 G-18 G-25 G-40 G-50 G-80 G-120 G-200 G-325

Applications

 

G40 / G50 Steel Grit is suitable for light to medium blasting, controlled rust removal and fine surface preparation. These fine steel grit sizes are commonly used when customers need a cleaner and more uniform surface finish without creating an excessively deep anchor profile.

 

They are widely applied in machinery manufacturing, automotive parts production, metal fabrication, welded component cleaning, steel part surface treatment and coating preparation. G40 / G50 steel grit is especially suitable for small and medium workpieces that require stable cleaning performance, controlled surface roughness and consistent surface quality before painting, powder coating or protective coating.

 

Size Application Guide

 

G40 Steel Grit

 

G40 steel grit is suitable for general light-to-medium surface preparation. It provides moderate cutting performance and can remove light rust, thin oxide scale, surface impurities and minor contaminants while creating a controlled surface profile.

 

It is commonly used for machinery parts, welded components, steel surfaces, fabricated metal parts, automotive components and small to medium steel workpieces before painting or coating.

 

G50 Steel Grit

 

G50 steel grit is suitable for finer surface cleaning and smoother blasting results. Compared with G40, it creates a shallower and more uniform surface profile, making it suitable for applications where excessive roughness should be avoided.

 

It is commonly used for precision parts, small metal components, light rust removal, thin coating preparation, surface finishing and controlled cleaning before painting, powder coating or protective coating.

Packaging

 
steel drums

Steel Drums

Packed in steel drums or palletized packaging.

 
bags

Bags

25 kg bags or jumbo bags.

Private-label packaging and customized package weight are available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is G40 steel grit used for?

G40 steel grit is a fine angular abrasive used for light surface cleaning, controlled rust removal and surface preparation before painting or coating. Compared with coarser steel grit sizes such as G18 and G25, G40 creates a finer and more uniform surface profile.

G40 steel grit is suitable for small and medium metal parts, steel components, machinery parts, welded parts and surfaces that require moderate cleaning with better surface control.

What is the difference between G25 and G40 steel grit?

G25 steel grit has a larger particle size and provides stronger cutting power with a deeper surface profile. It is suitable for general rust removal, descaling and standard coating preparation.

G40 steel grit is finer than G25. It provides a more controlled cleaning effect and creates a smoother, finer surface profile. It is suitable for applications where the workpiece needs light to medium cleaning without excessive roughness.

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