Ceramic beads are made of zircon sand as raw material, melted and blown into balls, and are an efficient and environmentally friendly sandblasting medium.
Ceramic bead sandblasting is a process that uses compressed air as a power source to spray ceramic beads at high speed using a high-speed jet beam, reaching the desired surface of the metal workpiece, and roughening, cleaning, or refining the surface of the metal substrate.
1. Manufacturing process: Melting method
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Main components: |
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Main Chemical Index % |
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ZrO2 |
SiO2 |
Al2O3 |
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P-B Series(for Sandblasting) |
60-62 |
24-30 |
6-12 |
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J-B Series(for Sandblasting) |
62-65 |
24-30 |
4-10 |
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Z Series (for shot peening) |
62-65 |
24-30 |
4-10 |
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2 .Physical Index |
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True density |
3.85 g/cm3 |
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Bulk density |
2.3g/cm3 |
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Vicker hardness |
700HV |
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3 .Ceramic beads Size B series Particle size range (mm): |
Z series Particle size range (mm): |
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B20:0.600-0.850 B30:0.425-0.600 B40:0.250-0.425 B60:0.150-0.300 B80:0.125-0.212 B100: 0.106-0.180 B120:0.063-0.125 B150: 0.053-0.106 B170:0.045-0.090 B205:0.000-0.063 |
Z100: 0.100-0.150 Z150: 0.150-0.210 Z210: 0.210-0.300 Z300: 0.300-0.425 Z425: 0.425-0.600 Z600: 0.600-0.850 Z850: 0.850-1.180 |
Special sizes can be customized
4 . Advantages of ceramic beads
1.Spherical ceramic bead, with a roundness factor exceeding 0.85, offers superior flow properties that optimize efficiency in various industrial processes. Its near-perfect spherical shape is achieved through molten droplet solidification, creating smooth, uniform particles that move with minimal friction.
2 .In additive manufacturing, spherical ceramic bead enables precise powder bed fusion. The material flows evenly to form dense layers, ensuring consistent part density and reducing porosity in 3D-printed components. Aerospace manufacturers using spherical ceramic bead in metal matrix composites report 40% faster printing speeds due to improved powder flowability.
3 .The bead's spherical geometry enhances its performance in fluidized beds. In chemical processing, it promotes uniform gas-solid contact, improving reaction efficiency by 15% in catalytic reactors. Its smooth surface also reduces particle agglomeration, maintaining stable fluidization even at high temperatures.
4. Foundries benefit from spherical ceramic bead's ability to fill complex molds completely. When used in investment casting, it reaches intricate cavities that angular beads cannot, producing castings with finer detail and smoother surfaces. This reduces post-casting machining by 30%, lowering production costs.
5 . In oil and gas fracturing, spherical ceramic bead as a proppant creates more uniform fracture networks. Its round shape distributes stress evenly, preventing proppant crushing under reservoir pressures. This increases hydrocarbon recovery rates by maintaining fracture permeability longer than irregularly shaped proppants.
6 . Testing shows that spherical ceramic bead flows through hoppers 50% faster than angular bead, reducing material handling time in manufacturing facilities. Its predictable flow behavior also simplifies process automation, allowing for more precise material dosing in industries ranging from ceramics to construction. As process efficiency becomes increasingly critical, spherical ceramic bead's optimized flow properties deliver tangible operational benefits.
5. Application:Selection of workpiece sandblasting roughness and ceramic bead particle size:
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Workpiece roughness μm |
Ceramic beads particle size selection |
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Ra 1.7 |
B40 |
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Ra 1.2 |
B60 |
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Ra 1.1 |
B80 |
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Ra 1.0 |
B100 |
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Ra 0.9 |
B120 |
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