RK GARNET #30/60
RK GARNET #30/60: Product Overview
RK GARNET #30/60 is a versatile medium-fine abrasive designed for precision surface preparation where both cleaning efficiency and controlled surface finish are important. Its balanced grain size provides effective removal of rust, coatings, and contaminants while producing a smoother surface profile suitable for high-performance coating systems.
Produced from 100% virgin Indian garnet, this grade delivers consistent particle distribution, excellent hardness, and low dust generation during blasting operations. RK GARNET #30/60 is widely used in industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical processing, and industrial fabrication where complex components and piping systems require accurate and reliable surface preparation. Its versatility makes it a preferred choice for applications demanding both cleaning power and refined surface finishing.
Typical Applications
- Pipeline and piping system surface preparation
- Pressure vessels and industrial equipment blasting
- Petrochemical plant maintenance and cleaning
- Surface preparation before protective coatings
- Precision blasting for fabricated metal components
- Applications requiring controlled surface profile
Specifications
Typical Mineralogical Analysis
| Minerals | Guaranteed | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Garnet | Min 98.00 % | 98.90 % |
| Ilmenite | Max 01.00 % | 00.90 % |
| Others | Max 01.00 % | 00.20 % |
Typical Chemical Analysis
| SiO2 | 36.32 % |
|---|---|
| Al2O3 | 21.12 % |
| Fe2O3 | 30.78 % |
| MgO | 7.20 % |
| CaO | 1.18 % |
| TiO2 | 1.90 % |
Sieve Analysis (Typical)
| M.M | ASTM | Guaranteed % | Typical % | CUM % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.600 | +30 | 10~ 15 | 14.50 | 14.50 |
| 0.425 | +40 | 50 ~ 60 | 55.58 | 70.08 |
| 0.300 | +50 | 15 ~ 20 | 16.26 | 86.34 |
| 0.250 | +60 | 10 ~ 15 | 10.43 | 96.77 |
| 0.180 | +80 | 0 ~ 5 | 3.23 | 100 |
- SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 4.0
- BULK DENSITY: 2.38 g/cm³
- HARDNESS (Moh’s): 7.5
- CHLORIDE: 15.10 ppm
- TOXIC SUBSTANCES : None
Note: Variations in the size of grains occur from time to time although not guaranteed the grain distributions can be expected to be within the above ranges.
