Walnut shell is a soft abrasive, often used for deflashing, deburring, and finishing operations, as well as filler and extender applications.
Qualities of Walnut Shell:
- Soft, will not cause pitting (excellent for jet engine parts, turbines, pistons, etc.)
- Excellent for de-flashing and de-burring
- Excellent for wheel blasting, air blasting, and tumbling
- No risk of Silicosis
- Mohs Hardness: 3
- Long Lasting
- Oil and Water Resistant
- Biodegradeable
- Re-Useable
- Allows for preservation of base/primer, while removing top layers of paint (excellent for air craft carriers, submarines, boats.)
- Angular and multi-faceted
- Specific Gravity: 1.2-1.4
- Walnut shell flour and filler sizes also available.
Shipping:
500 lb minimum order (10, 50lb bags.) with multiple shipping points. We will pick the shipping point closest to your end destination. Please email us for a custom freight quotation. We will need to know your ship-to address, and whether or not you have a loading dock on your end to receive the media.
Packaging:
- 50lb bags, 40 bags per pallet. 2,000 lbs per pallet.
- Minimum Order: 10 bags.
- 2,000 lbs super sacks, one sack per pallet.
Ph:
4 to 5 at 25 degrees Celcius
Typical Packaging:
50lb bag or by net ton (2,000lbs per pallet)
Shipping Point:
East Coast, West Coast, and Chicago
NMF Classification:
Class 55, Item 175480
Disposal:
According to Federal, State, Local regulations
Sterilization:
No, media is not sterile
Grain Shape:
Appears granular or powdery depending on grade
Specific Gravity:
1.2 - 1.35 (Walnut Shell)
Minimum Order Quantity:
500 lbs or 10 bags minimum order
Type:
English (Black walnut is available upon request)
Bulk Density:
Approximately 40 lbs per cubic ft., varies by grade
Chemical Stability:
Avoid excessive heat, ignition sources
Typical Applications:
Deburring
Finishing
Graffiti Removal, Paint Removal
Polishing
Sandblasting
Surface Preparation
Tumbling
