WALNUT SHELL BLASTING MEDIA
Multi-purpose, proven soft blasting media
This multi-purpose blasting media comes in different sizes depending on your needs. Walnut shells are a “crossover” media which means they are gentle enough to work safely on soft metals & wood construction materials, but can also strip paint & remove tough coatings when applied at higher pressures. They are very durable and can be reused several times before they break down.
Made by Mother Nature, but is still a NUT!
Walnut Shell Blast media is an all-natural, biodegradable, non-toxic and landscape-safe alternative to traditional blast medias. However if you or any of your co-workers have a nut allergy, we would recommend using an alternate media.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION USING WALNUT SHELLS BLASTING MEDIA
Walnut shells have been used in historic preservation and delicate restoration projects for a long time now. If you have questions about its use and applications, one of our experts has even written an article on historic preservation with walnut shells.
- Aluminum surface blasting
- Sheet metal surface blasting
- Paint Stripping
- Coating Removal
- Commercial Restoration
- Fire damage restoration
- Parts Cleaning
- Deburring
- Deflashing
- Tumbling
- Walnut Shell, a tree nut product, may contain walnut proteins that have been known to cause allergic reactions. Individuals with known or suspected allergies to walnuts or tree nuts should be made aware of product contents prior to use, exposure, contact, and/or inhalation
- Free Project Support: Consumption and production rates, scheduling, application recommendations
- Shelf Life: 1+ year when stored indoors
- Non-sparking
- Non-Hazardous / Non-Toxic
- No solvents or caustic ingredients – simplifies and reduces waste disposal costs
- Can perform wet/ “dustless” or dry cleaning
- Interior or Exterior projects
- Landscape-safe
- Shells contain trace amounts of natural oils – may leave behind film or yellowish stain on porous surfaces, soft stones, and masonry
- Packaging: 50 lb bags
- Full Skid: (40) bags or 2000+ lbs
- No minimum order at any of our locations: Hatfield, PA; Grand Rapids, MI; Greensboro, NC
- Mix and Match skids of different grades OR medias available at no extra charge
- Logistics: We can deliver to virtually any location, including construction sites, residential addresses, military complexes, nearby terminals.
- Need rush service, lift gate, call ahead, or appt? No problem!
- All Major credit cards accepted
- Free Project Support: Consumption and production rates, scheduling, application recommendations
- Ready to Order? Contact us now!
CLASSIC SERVICE STATION RESTORATION USING WALNUT SHELLS BLASTING MEDIA
Walnut shells we used to remove old paint, clean oil, residue and pollution from brick, wood & other materials to refresh the surface of a historic service station.
| MESH | 14–30 | 18-40 | 35-60 | 40-100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMULA | Coarse | Medium | Medium/Fine | Fine |
| SHAPE | Sub-Angular | Sub-Angular | Sub-Angular | Sub-Angular |
| HARDNESS | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| PROFILE | Zero to slight texture depending on substrate |
Zero to slight texture depending on substrate |
Zero to slight texture depending on substrate |
Zero to slight texture depending on substrate |
| PH VALUE | 4-6 | 4-6 | 4-6 | 4-6 |
| WATER SOLUBLE | No | No | No | No |
| COLOR | Brown | Brown | Brown | Brown |
| FREE SILICA CONTENT | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% | < 1% |
| HEAVY METALS? | No | No | No | No |
