{"product_id":"industrial-mineral-supply-12-glass-beads-extra-fine-140-230-mesh-for-blasting-cabinets-10-lbs","title":"Industrial Mineral Supply #12 Glass Beads – Extra Fine 140-230 Mesh for Blasting Cabinets (10 LBS)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIndustrial Mineral Supply #12 Glass Beads — Extra Fine Blasting Media\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur #12 Glass Beads deliver a balanced blend of cleaning, finishing, and peening performance. Packaged as a 10 lb (4.54 kg) bag, this media is suitable for blast cabinets or handheld sand blasting guns where controlled impact and surface integrity matter. The round beads flow smoothly and offer a bright, consistent finish on metal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you can achieve in practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCleaning and prep\u003c\/em\u003e: The beads clean and prep metal surfaces without altering tolerances or introducing ferrous pollutants, helping parts stay true to spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFinishing\u003c\/em\u003e: They help blend machining marks and seal pores, producing a smoother overall appearance that resembles a glass bead peen effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePeening\u003c\/em\u003e: Glass bead peening can reduce tensile stress in metal parts, potentially contributing to improved fatigue performance under cyclic loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEnvironmental edge\u003c\/em\u003e: The media contains no free silica and supports recycling, which can reduce waste when you recycle the beads multiple times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOperational efficiency\u003c\/em\u003e: Optimal cleaning efficiency is achieved with a nozzle angle of roughly 45°–60°, supporting consistent results across parts with varying geometries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world use cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for maintenance and fabrication workflows where small components require a clean, uniform surface prior to coating, plating, or assembly. The glass beads deliver a bright, satin-like finish on bolts, brackets, housings, and other metal parts without introducing harsh abrasives into tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications and handling tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium: Glass beads, extra fine, 140–230 US mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 10 pounds (4.54 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplications: Blast cabinets or sand blasting guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecial notes: No free silica; recyclable; best results at 45°–60° nozzle angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing this media supports a versatile workflow with a focus on surface integrity, finish quality, and a cleaner recycling cycle. While outcomes will vary by part geometry and operator technique, these beads are designed to offer predictable, repeatable performance for routine blasting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the mesh size of the #12 Glass Beads?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The beads are 140–230 US mesh, extra fine for blasting precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can these beads be reused or recycled?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, they can be recycled many times with proper collection, cleaning, and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Industrial Mineral Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093682839663,"sku":"B09DDJ2TRB","price":42.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/0598\/3087\/files\/industrial-mineral-supply-12-glass-beads-10lbs-bottle.jpg?v=1778776821","url":"https:\/\/taskholt.com\/products\/industrial-mineral-supply-12-glass-beads-extra-fine-140-230-mesh-for-blasting-cabinets-10-lbs","provider":"TaskHolt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}