Steel Abrasives
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Steel Abrasives
Are steel particles that are used as abrasive or peening media They are usually available in two different shapes (shot and grit) that address different industrial applications.
Steel Shot & Steel Grit Abrasives

Comparison of different sizes of steel shot and steel grit.
Steel shot abrasives & steel grit are two different shapes of steel abrasives each of which are suitable for different types of industrial applications.
Steel shot is spherical widely used abrasive for stripping & cleaning metal surfaces producing
smooth polished finishes.
Steel grit abrasives is an angular shaped abrasive used for aggressive cleaning and stripping of steel and foundry metals. Its angular shape produces an etching on hard metals which provides better adhesion for coatings including paints, epoxy, enamel and rubber.
Process
Steel shot & steel grit have similar manufacturing processes.
