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AMASTEEL ® STEEL ABRASIVE

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Ideal For

Applications

  • Foundry and Forge
  • Metallurgy
  • Transportation
  • Energy sector
  • Construction
  • Fabrication

Key Benefits

Some of the key benefits you can expect when using Amasteel are:

Lowest consumption

Highest productivity, lowest cost

Consistent abrasive performance

Reduced wear

Reduced dust and waste disposal

Local technical support

The Ervin technology for high carbon steel abrasives is the most advanced in the world. We manufacture to third party international SAE and ISO specifications in Tipton, UK, and Glaubitz, Germany.

This ensures AMASTEEL shot and grit is a consistently high quality martensitic abrasive. Continuous quality control, in combination with the cutting-edge production process, optimises durability and cleaning power.

CASE STUDY

FORGING

Environmental impact reduction at forge

After-Sales Support

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

“Anyone who pays attention only to the purchase price is making a big mistake. We are now working with the new Ervin blasting material significantly more economically.”

Michael Stipkovits

Purchasing Manager, Gföllner

“We’re delighted to have changed to using Ervin products because they have significantly reduced our costs in both in the blasting and coating processes. This helps us make CIE Automotive products more competitive in the automotive market.”

Mr Iker Bezares

Production Manager, CIE Automotive

“Preparation is especially important here. With Amagrit, quality and effectiveness are brought one step further forward.”

Christian Süß

Master Painter, Gföllner

“That’s by some distance the best stainless steel abrasive we’ve ever used.”

Marco Heinemann

Managing Director, KST

“Partnership with Ervin has provided a product that is economical yet quality driven.”

Mr José Carlos Da Rosa

Production Manager – Euro Roca SA

“Guaranteed quality and stability from our suppliers and partners is key to the continued growth and success of our company. Knowing that Ervin is still a family owned company gives me great confidence for the future.”

Mr. Mauro Camusso

Owner, Beltramo Fratelli

SPECIFICATIONS AMASTEEL

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
C0.80 - 1.20%
Mn(S70 to S110)0.35 - 1.20%
(S170)0.50 - 1.20%
(S230 and above, all grit sizes)0.60 - 1.20%
Si0.40% MIN
S0.05% MAX
P0.05% MAX
HARDNESS
S Shot & Grit40 - 51 HRC (390 - 530 HV)
M Shot & Grit47 - 56 HRC (470 - 610 HV)
L Shot & Grit54 - 61 HRC (570 - 720 HV)
H Grit≥ 60 HRC (700 HV)
MICROSTRUCTURE

Uniform tempered martensite

DENSITY

Shot ≥ 7.0 g/cm³

Grit ≥ 7.3 g/cm³

DOWNLOAD AMASTEEL SPECIFICATIONS (PDF)

SHOT mm 2.800 2.360 2.000 1.700 1.400 1.180 1.000 0.850 0.710 0.600 0.500 0.425 0.355 0.300 0.180 0.125
SAE 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 80 120
S780   AP   85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		                        
S660     AP   85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		                      
S550       AP   85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		                    
S460       AP 5%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 96%
MIN		                  
S390         AP 5%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 96%
MIN		                
S330           AP 5%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 96%
MIN		              
S280             AP 5%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 96%
MIN		            
S230               AP 10%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		          
S170                 AP 10%
MAX		     85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		      
S110                     AP 10%
MAX		     80%
MIN		 90%
MIN		  
S70                         AP 10%
MAX		   80%
MIN		 90%
MIN
GRIT mm 2.800 2.360 2.000 1.700 1.400 1.180 1.000 0.710 0.425 0.300 0.180 0.125 0.075
SAE 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 25 40 50 80 120 200
G10   AP   80%
MIN		 90%
MIN		                  
G12     AP   80%
MIN		 90%
MIN		                
G14       AP   80%
MIN		 90%
MIN		              
G16         AP   75%
MIN		 85%
MIN		            
G18           AP   75%
MIN		 85%
MIN		          
G25             AP   70%
MIN		 80%
MIN		        
G40               AP   70%
MIN		 80%
MIN		      
G50                 AP   65%
MIN		 75%
MIN		    
G80                   AP   65%
MIN		 75%
MIN		  
G120                     AP   60%
MIN		 70%
MIN

SPECIFICATIONS AMASTEEL

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
C0.80 - 1.20%
Mn(S70 to S110)0.35 - 1.20%
(S170)0.50 - 1.20%
(S230 and above, all grit sizes)0.60 - 1.20%
Si0.40% MIN
S0.05% MAX
P0.05% MAX
HARDNESS
S Shot & Grit40 - 51 HRC (390 - 530 HV)
M Shot & Grit47 - 56 HRC (470 - 610 HV)
L Shot & Grit54 - 61 HRC (570 - 720 HV)
H Grit≥ 60 HRC (700 HV)
MICROSTRUCTURE

Uniform tempered martensite

DENSITY

Shot ≥ 7.0 g/cm³

Grit ≥ 7.3 g/cm³

DOWNLOAD AMASTEEL SPECIFICATIONS (PDF)

SHOT mm 2.800 2.360 2.000 1.700 1.400 1.180 1.000 0.850 0.710 0.600 0.500 0.425 0.355 0.300 0.180 0.125
SAE 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 80 120
S780   AP   85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		                        
S660     AP   85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		                      
S550       AP   85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		                    
S460       AP 5%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 96%
MIN		                  
S390         AP 5%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 96%
MIN		                
S330           AP 5%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 96%
MIN		              
S280             AP 5%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 96%
MIN		            
S230               AP 10%
MAX		   85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		          
S170                 AP 10%
MAX		     85%
MIN		 97%
MIN		      
S110                     AP 10%
MAX		     80%
MIN		 90%
MIN		  
S70                         AP 10%
MAX		   80%
MIN		 90%
MIN
GRIT mm 2.800 2.360 2.000 1.700 1.400 1.180 1.000 0.710 0.425 0.300 0.180 0.125 0.075
SAE 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 25 40 50 80 120 200
G10   AP   80%
MIN		 90%
MIN		                  
G12     AP   80%
MIN		 90%
MIN		                
G14       AP   80%
MIN		 90%
MIN		              
G16         AP   75%
MIN		 85%
MIN		            
G18           AP   75%
MIN		 85%
MIN		          
G25             AP   70%
MIN		 80%
MIN		        
G40               AP   70%
MIN		 80%
MIN		      
G50                 AP   65%
MIN		 75%
MIN		    
G80                   AP   65%
MIN		 75%
MIN		  
G120                     AP   60%
MIN		 70%
MIN

 Special sizes are available upon request.

Specifications
SHOT: SAE J444 & J827, ISO 11124-3
GRIT: SAE J444 & J1993, ISO 11124-3

AP = All Pass
MIN = Minimum
MAX = Maximum

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Steel shot blasting

 

Ervin can come to your assistance if you require world-class steel shot blasting solutions. Steel shot blasting is the ideal surface preparation method and is commonly used to remove sand, scale, rust, oxide, previous coatings and more. Steel shot blasting goes by many different names and is also referred to as shot blasting and abrasive blasting. The process often takes place in a blast room and automatic wheel machine and can be used to clean, strengthen and prepare metal. Surfaces can also be cleaned with grit before they are coated. Shot blasting is an environmentally friendly option that is used in a wide range of industries including the automobile sector, aerospace, rail and many more.

 

A cleaner, smoother surface

 

Steel shot blasting ensures scale, rust and other coatings are completely removed from a surface so new coatings can adhere to the steel. You can expect the coating to fail unless it is added to a clean and properly prepared metal surface. In steel shot blasting, steel is fired against the surface with compressed air or by machine blasting. Steel shot blasting is ideal for cleaning, smoothing and roughing a surface. The shots are delivered at high velocity so the right results can be achieved.

 

What happens during steel shot blasting?

 

During the process, small particles between 0.125-3mm in diameter are propelled against the surface. The bigger the pellets are, the rougher the surface will be. Opting for smaller shots will give you a smoother and more polished finish. Chilled iron grit can be used for certain metals but is not a suitable match for softer surfaces like aluminium. There are two main shot blasting technologies in use today, and these are wheel blasting and air blasting.

 

Our rich heritage

 

Ervin can help you achieve shot blasting solutions of the finest calibre. We have a century of experience behind us, having been first founded by John F Ervin in the early 1920s. The company remains in the family, and this is just one of many reasons why so many clients and customers choose us when they require shot blasting solutions from a brand they can depend on. We are more than happy to work with you to help you find the right solutions for optimal steel blasting efficiency. When designing all of our products, they are carefully monitored to meet international standards and have production centres across Europe and the USA. Our solutions are delivered direct to customers via a robust network of trusted distributors. 

 

Talk to Ervin today

 

When you opt for Ervin steel shot blasting solutions, you can expect to achieve a long-lasting finish of the highest quality. More and more big-name customers are choosing Ervin when they require steel shot blasting solutions. We are very confident that we can help you achieve your aims. We are here to help you meet your steel shot blasting requirements, no matter how complex or ambitious they are. To speak to a member of our sales team today simply give us a call, use our solutions finder or complete the short form on our website.