Dry Media Information and Specs
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Bel Air’s DRY MEDIA has been developed over years of production experience. The main initiative has been to eliminate the associated problems of product waste water. There are several main factors that we address when choosing the correct media with the best performance. CUT is the factor that determines the ability to deburr or reduce rough surfaces. COLOR is the factor that determines the ability to brighten or polish the work piece. Size and density relate to the efficiency of the process.
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| Composition | Description |
|---|---|
| EF 500 | An extremely long-wearing media specifically formulated for fine finishing of non-ferrous metals. This media will provide excellent pre-plate surfaces on all metals. Weighs approximately 60 lbs. per cubic foot. Color is green. |
| EF 700 | A fast-cutting media containing quartz abrasive. Used specifically to produce an antique finish on jewelry & consumer items. Weighs approximately 60 lbs. per cubic foot. Color is pink. |
| EF 900 | A fast-cutting media containing aluminum oxide abrasive. To be used where heavy cut-down and surface blending is required but higher wear-rate is not a factor, for use on all metals. Weighs approximately 60 lbs. per cubic foot. Color is blue. |
| EF 1000 | A fast-cutting media containing no aluminum oxides. Special blend made to order only. Weighs approximately 70 lbs. per cubic foot. Color is white. |
Carrier- Walnut Shell
| Composition | Description |
|---|---|
| D-WS | Walnut shell is the hard fibrous product made from crushing walnut. Extremely durable, angular and multi-faceted, yet considered a soft abrasive. The shells are ground into various sizes depending on the application, and treated with various abrasives. Cutting grains or polishing compounds are bonded to the shell and are used for a wide variety of cutting and colorings of all types of materials. D-WS Raw can also be used as a soft aggregate in removing foreign matter or coating from surfaces without etching, scratching or marring cleaning areas in tumbling or blasting equipment. |
Carrier – Corn Cob
| Composition | Description |
|---|---|
| D-CC | Corn cob media is a smooth flowing carrier made from the hard woody ring of the corn cob. It is less angular and softer that walnut shell but is treated much in the same way. Treated corn cob is more suited for coloring options. D-CC Raw Cob is used in tumbling to remove dirt, oils, and for part drying. It is also used as a blast media for delicate parts and spill absorption. |
Carrier – Coconut
| Composition | Description |
|---|---|
| D-CS | Ground and processed coconut husks are used for light grinding and polishing of many substrates such as gold, silver, titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, and delrin. The shell is less angular and less faceted than walnut shell but is as durable. The coconut shell is best used for primary cutting or pre-coloring. |
Treatment Additives
Additives are used in combination with carriers. They are abrasive agents, combined with bonding agents that facilitates the adhesion or coating process to the carrier. Some additives are used to make initial “charge” and some are designed to be used to recharge media.
| Product Code | Form | Application | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-ADD-18C | Cream | For smoothing & polishing of all materials, including medical parts & jewelry. | WS, CC, CS, WOOD |
| D-ADD-18Pd | Powder | Smoothing and polishing of all materials. Used in wet operation. | CERAMIC, PLASTIC |
| D-ADD-18L | Liquid | Oil additive to enhance performance and reduce dust. | WS, CS, WOOD |
| D-ADD-27Pd | Powder | Imparts a polish surface on aluminum, stainless & steel. | WS |
| D-ADD-29Pd | Powder | Provides high polish on jewelry such as gold and silver. | WS, CC |
| D-ADD-52Pd | Powder | Coarse grinding additive for surface preparation. | WS |
| D-ADD-65P | Paste | Grinding additive for material removal . | WS, CS, WOOD |
| D-ADD-65Pd | Powder | Grinding additive for material removal in wet operation. | CERAMIC, PLASTIC |
| D-ADD-72Pd | Powder | Coarse grinding additive for material removal in wet operation. | CERAMIC, PLASTIC |
| D-ADD-QL104 | Cream | Cream additive designed for bright, lustrous finishes. Runs well at high temp. | |
| D-ADD-2DL | Cream | Imparts a polish surface on aluminum, stainless & steel. | WS, CC, CS, PLASTIC |
Shape and Size
Walnut
Walnut
Corn Cob
Corn Cob
Coconut
Coconut
