AMACHROME ® STAINLESS STEEL SHOT ABRASIVE
Ideal For
- Automatic wheel blast machines
- Air blast systems
- Surface preparation
- Surface cleaning
- Surface finishing
Applications
- Aluminium die-casting
- Zinc pressure die-casting
- Aluminium profiles prior to coating
- Granite, natural stone and precast concrete parts
- Aluminium, brass and stainless steel forgings
Key Benefits
Some of the key benefits you can expect when using Amachrome are:
Highest durability
Lowest consumption
Highest productivity, lowest cost
Reduced wear
Rust-free and clean surfaces
Local technical support
The Ervin technology for stainless steel abrasives is the most advanced in the world. Our production in Sprockhövel, Germany, combined with the knowledge of our technology centre in Tecumseh, USA, makes AMACHROME one of the highest quality ferritic stainless steel shots.
Continuous quality control, in combination with the cutting-edge production process, guarantees consistently high performance.
After-Sales Support
Stainless steel abrasive is not a commodity. It is an essential component in a process that can be very costly if not maintained and supported on a regular basis.
Our trained technical support personnel are therefore at your disposal, at no additional cost. We can arrange to visit relevant plants as required on a regular basis to provide:
Advice on abrasive selection
A review of machine settings to ensure reduced wear and optimum abrasive consumption
Assessment of abrasive performance and work-mix configuration
Assessment of cleanliness and, if required, surface roughness on work-pieces
Advice on potential cost savings and productivity increases
SPECIFICATIONS AMACHROME
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
| C | ≈ 0.1% |
| Mn | ≈ 1.2% |
| Si | ≈ 1.9% |
| Cr | ≈ 18.0% |
HARDNESS
| New Material | ≈ 290 HV (29 HRC) |
| Operating Mix | ≈ 350 HV (36 HRC) |
MICROSTRUCTURE
Ferrite
DENSITY
≥ 7.0 g/cm³
| AMACHROME | mm | 3.000 | 2.000 | 1.700 | 1.400 | 1.250 | 1.000 | 0.800 | 0.700 | 0.600 | 0.500 | 0.400 | 0.355 | 0.300 | 0.200 | 0.140 | 0.090 |
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| 300 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
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| 200 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 150 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
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| 100 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
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| 60 | 2% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 50 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 40 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 30 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 20 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
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| 10 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
SPECIFICATIONS AMACHROME
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
| C | ≈ 0.1% |
| Mn | ≈ 1.2% |
| Si | ≈ 1.9% |
| Cr | ≈ 18.0% |
HARDNESS
| New Material | ≈ 290 HV (29 HRC) |
| Operating Mix | ≈ 350 HV (36 HRC) |
MICROSTRUCTURE
Ferrite
DENSITY
≥ 7.0 g/cm³
| AMACHROME | mm | 3.000 | 2.000 | 1.700 | 1.400 | 1.250 | 1.000 | 0.800 | 0.700 | 0.600 | 0.500 | 0.400 | 0.355 | 0.300 | 0.200 | 0.140 | 0.090 |
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| 300 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
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| 200 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 150 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
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| 100 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
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| 60 | 2% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 50 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 40 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 30 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
5% MAX |
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| 20 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
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| 10 | 5% MAX |
90% MIN |
For product optimisation we reserve the right to change specifications.
Special sizes are available upon request.
MIN = Minimum
MAX = Maximum
Let’s Talk
Our sales office can guide you through the quotation process. Please call
+49 2324 904 980, visit the contact page or complete the form below
What is a stainless steel shot abrasive?
Perfect for tasks that require significant cutting or reshaping work, stainless steel shot abrasive is a high-performance type of abrasive material. This is used to ‘blast’ the surface of your desired material to prepare it for future treatment
Shot blasting involves the material in question being propelled at high speed towards the product being treated. This can be deployed in a device as heavy duty as an automatic wheel blast machine or handheld air blast systems.
This stainless steel shot is ideal for those working with non-ferrous products or more robust pieces that require a higher grade of treatment to ensure they are truly fit for purpose.
What can stainless steel shot abrasive be used for?
As stainless steel is a hard wearing abrasive material, it’s perfect for deployment in sectors where the material in question is equally hard to treat. This makes it ideal for die cast products and materials such as zinc and aluminium that are durable but need additional care to properly clean or repair.
This is particularly effective within the automotive industry, where the highest standards of surface preparation are required. Failing to do so will lead to a poor quality product, disappointed customers and loss of reputation. This makes choosing a hard wearing abrasive essential when it truly matters most.
The durability of the metal also makes it suitable for pre-coating tasks – something that’s crucial in the transportation and construction sectors. It can also play a helpful role when it comes to dealing with brass and stainless steel forgings, allowing you to achieve the finish you require without sacrificing quality or control.
What are the benefits of stainless steel shot abrasive?
Using our Amachrome product carries a number of benefits, some of which include:
High performance: Choosing a stainless steel metal reduces wastage and maximises effectiveness.
Cost Effectiveness: Selecting the right manufacturer and grade effects the total cost of the blasting process, not just the price of the abrasive
Less dangerous than finer materials: The slower breakdown rate stainless steel shot abrasive eliminates the risk posed by high levels of fine dust from other types of material – ensuring that you and your team operate in a healthier environment.
Rust-Removal: Selecting a stainless steel material is prefect for removing rust from your surfaces and ensuring they are properly pre-treated for powder coatings or other uses you may have in mind for them.
In addition, at Ervin we will be able to supply follow up support – giving you guidance about the right material, process optimisation and approach to take for your project – ensuring the highest standards are maintained at all times.
Why choose us?
At Ervin, we fully understand the needs of the modern industrial marketplace and always provide our customers with blasting solutions that are robust and fit for purpose. If you want to find out what solution is right for you, try our solutions finder to ensure that your approach is right for your project.
If you need additional help, please do not hesitate to contact us and let our team know exactly what you need.
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