Garnet

Garnet sand is a natural mineral and an iron-free abrasive. The main field of application is high-pressure waterjet cutting. In addition, many customers use garnet sand for blasting. 

• Single-use abrasive, reusable abrasive, fine abrasive, wet abrasive and dry abrasive
• Water jet cutting technology, high-pressure water jet cutting (HPWJC)
• Cleaning building exteriors
• Sweeping 

• Pressure blast systems
• Injector blast cabinets 

• Hardness: approx. 7.5 – 8 mohs 
• Grain shape: angular 
• Melting point: approx. 1,300 °C 
• Specific gravity: approx. 3.5 – 4.3 g/cm3 
• Bulk density*: approx. 1.9 – 2.2 g/cm3 

*depending on granular size 

For safety reasons, we recommend that you use a protective strainer when filling the blasting equipment.