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S . A . E . S P E C I F I C AT I O N F O R S T E E L S H O T & G R I T
Specifications for Steel Shot Screenings*
SAE Size 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Opening mm 2.80 2.36 2.00 1.70 1.40 1.18 1.00 .850 in .1110 .0937 .0787 .0661 .0555 .0469 .0394 .0331 S780 All Pass 85% Min 97% Min S660 All Pass All Pass 85% Min 97% Min 85% Min 97% Min All Pass 5% Max 85% Min 96% Min All Pass 5% Max 85% Min 96% Min S550 S460 S390 S330 S280 S230 S170 S110 S70

All Pass 5% Max 85% Min 96% Min

All Pass 5% Max 85% Min 96% Min

All Pass 10% Max 85% Min 97% Min

All Pass 10% Max All Pass 10% Max 85% Min 97% Min 80% Min 90% Min 80% Min 90% Min All Pass 10% Max

.710 .0278 .600 .0234 .500 .0197 .425 .0165 .355 .0139 .300 .0117

80 .180 .0070 120 .125 .0049

* Screen Opening Sizes and Screen Numbers with Max and Min Cumulative Percentages Allowed on Corresponding Screens. ASTME-11 and ISO 55 Test Sieves.

Specifications for Steel Grit Screenings*

SAE Size 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 25 40 50 80 120 Opening mm 2.80 2.36 2.00 1.70 1.40 1.18 1.00 .710 .425 .300 .180 .125 in .1110 .0937 .0787 .0661 .0555 .0469 .0394 .0278 .0165 .0117 .0070 .0049 G10 All Pass 80% Min 90% Min G12 All Pass All Pass 80% Min 90% Min All Pass 80% Min 90% Min All Pass 75% Min 85% Min All Pass 75% Min 85% Min 70% Min 80% Min 70% Min 80% Min All Pass All Pass All Pass 65% Min 75% Min 65% Min 75% Min G14 G16 G18 G25 G40 G50 G80

* Screen Opening Sizes and Screen Numbers with Max and Min Cumulative Percentages Allowed on Corresponding Screens. ASTME-11 and ISO 55 Test Sieves.

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SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS J827 CAST STEEL SHOT Chemical Analysis

Carbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.85 - 1.2% Manganese S-70 - S-110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.35 - 1.2% S-170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.50 - 1.2% S-230 and Larger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.60 - 1.2% Silicon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.40 - 1.5% Sulphur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05% maximum Phosphorous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05% maximum The microstructure of cast steel shot shall be uniform martensite, tempered to a degree consistent with the hardness range, with fine well distributed carbides, in any. Ninety percent of the hardness checks performed on a representative sample shall fall within the range of 400-540 Knoop hardness number (40-50 HRC). The hardness may be determined by any of the various methods applicable to small sections such as Tukon Tester with Knoop indenter, at loads determined to provide a reliable conversation to Rockwell C. The specific density of steel shot shall not be less than 7 gm/cc. The cast steel shot shall be as nearly spherical as commercially possible and no more than 20% of the shot particles shall have objectional defects. Several designs of shot testing machines are available commercially for application to routine procedures. See SAE J445 for methods of checking uniformity of shipments of shot or grit to determine relative fatigue life of different types of shot or grit.

Microstructure

Hardness

Density General Appearance

Mechanical Tests

STEEL FOUNDERS SOCIETY OF AMERICA 20-66 Standard Specification for Casts Steel Abrasives

Microstructure

The microstructure of the abrasive shall consist of martensite tempered to a degree consistent with the hardness range. When examined at 4X magnification, no more than 5% of the shot particles will have a length that is in excess of twice the cross section. No more than 10% of cast steel abrasive particles shall contain voids as determined at 10X magnification. A void must be greater than 10% of the area of the abrasive particle to be considered harmful. No more than 10% of cast steel abrasive particles shall contain shrinkage as determined at 10X magnification. A shrinkage area must be greater than 40% of the area of the abrasive particle to be considered harmful. No more than 15% of cast steel shot particles, and no more than 40% of cast steel grit particles, shall have cracks as determined at 10X magnification. A crack is a linear discontinuity whose length is greater than 3 times its width and greater than 20% of the diameter of shortest dimension of the abrasive particle.

Particle Shape of Shot

Voids

Shrinkage

Cracks

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PRODUCT RANGE

Steel Shot

This is a spherical shaped product made of hypereutectoid steel that has been heat treated to a finely tempered martensitic structure providing maximum breakdown resilience and thus extending product life. This is an angular product made from selected and heat treated stock that is processed through high efficiency crushers and graded to size. Efficient crusher processing reduces surface cracking in the material and provides a superior product. With a maximum hardness of 68 HRC it maintains its angularity during operation and provides a constant cutting (etching) action. This product is designed specifically for air blast operations. At 55 to 60 HRC this product is harder than SG Steel Grit. It loses sharpness during operation and is suited to plate and section preparation. Rapidly looses sharpness due to it being softer than HG and LG grades. Hardness is 40 to 50 HRC. It is suited to new plate and section preparation. Specially developed mix of shot and grit used for operations where a high production rate with minimal on site control is required. High production foundries are an ideal user of this product. A granite cutting abrasive made from specially sized and treated shot and grit. Optimal shape and durability ensure maximum cutting efficiency.

Steel Grit

HG Steel Grit

LG Steel Grit

SG Steel Grit

Mix Steel Abrasive

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PRODUCT RANGE
Our modern facility includes one of the first cam sizing and shape imaging systems to be used in the manufacture of steel abrasives today. This ensures optimal sizing and distribution control. In addition, our laboratory features: Latest micro testing equipment Particle fatigue testing (Sigma innovation) Variable impact durability test Metallographic analysis ISO 9002 (by 2001) Test blasting capability Micro hardness testing Spectrographic analysis Internet support ISO 14000 (by 2001)

CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We are committed to total quality. The total quality concept applies not only to the manufacturing and distribution processes, but also includes our relationship with our customers. Steel shot and grit, as consumables, comprise only + 10% of total blasting or cutting operational costs. At sigma we improve the cost effectiveness of our product through the E.D.I.T. Program offered at no charge to our customers.
For more information call:

800-BLAST-IT
Phone: 800-252-7848 Fax: 563-324-6258 e-mail: sales@marcousa.com www.marcousa.com

This service includes: E: Full on site EVALUATION of your cutting or blasting operation; D:DEVELOPMENT of a cost reduction & process improvement Program to maximize your operation; I: IMPLEMENTATION of recommendations; T: TRAINING is the final link in the process & ensures ongoing quality for your operation.
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