Steel Shots

Abrasives

Steel Shots

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Indicative range: 65 /kg - 100 /kg

Durable, spherical steel shots deliver consistent impact energy for repeated-cycle blasting in shot blast machines and cabinets. ISO-certified supplier, ships worldwide. Get a free quote today or call now for bulk pricing.

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  • Manufacturer Airo Shot Blast, Jodhpur
  • Business Leading Supplier & Exporter · Trustseal Verified · ISO Certified
  • Payment 100% T/T, NEFT, RTGS

Specifications

Technical overview

Brand Airo Shot Blast Equiments
Material Steel Shots
Packaging Size 25 kg / 50 kg / 1 ton jumbo bag 
Hardness 40-51 HRC
Specific Weight approx. 7.5 kg/cm3
Grain Size s70 - s1110
Steel shots Size (mm) 0.18 mm - 2.80 mm

Application

Where this product is used

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Where Is Steel Shot abrasive Used?

It is widely used for shot blasting, rust and scale removal, surface preparation, descaling, and shot peening. It is commonly used in foundries, automotive, shipbuilding, fabrication, construction, and heavy engineering industries.

01

Rust, Mill Scale & Paint Removal

Steel shot blasting media are used to remove rust, mill scale, old paint, and surface contaminants from structural steel, plates, pipes, and other metal components. Their spherical shape provides efficient impact cleaning.

02

Casting & Forging Descaling

They are widely used in foundries and forge shops for removing scale, sand, and other residues from castings and forgings after production or heat treatment.

03

Wheel & Tumble Blasting

Steel shots are suitable for wheel blasting machines, hanger blast machines, tumblast shot blasting machine systems, and spinner hanger machines, offering consistent cleaning for batch and continuous production.

04

Shot Peening

They are used for shot peening springs, gears, automotive parts, and other components to introduce compressive surface stress and improve fatigue resistance and service life.

05

Surface Preparation

They provide effective surface preparation before painting, galvanising, powder coating, and bonding by removing contaminants and creating a clean, uniform surface.

06

Shipbuilding & Heavy Fabrication

Steel blasting shots are used for blasting ships, bridges, storage tanks, structural steel, and heavy fabricated components, making them suitable for demanding industrial surface preparation.

07

Concrete Surface Preparation

Suitable steel bead grades are used in floor shot blasting machines to remove coatings, laitance, and surface contaminants from concrete floors and prepare them for subsequent treatments.

08

Air Blasting & Blast Room Applications

They can be used in air blasting machines, blast rooms, and blasting cabinets when the abrasive size and equipment configuration are properly matched to the application.

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About Steel Shots

Steel Shots are durable, spherical metallic abrasive media designed for shot blasting, surface cleaning, rust and scale removal, paint removal, and shot peening. Airo Shot Blast Equipments is a manufacturer and supplier of steel shots in India. The indicative steel shot price ranges from ₹65–₹100 per kg, depending on size, hardness, quality, and order quantity. Contact Airo Shot Blast for bulk pricing, availability, technical specifications, and a customized quotation.

What Is Steel Shot?

Steel shot abrasive is made from steel scrap and alloy melted in a furnace. A stream of molten steel is broken into droplets by high-pressure water, and the droplets solidify into small spheres. Misshapen pieces are removed, the shot is screened into sizes, and then heat-treated (quenched and tempered) for toughness. 

Steel Shot vs Steel Grit

Steel beads are round and clean and peen. Steel grit is angular and cuts, leaving a deeper profile. Many wheel blasting machines run a working mix of both.

Why does round steel shot abrasive last?

Round particles hit the surface and bounce without chipping, so they wear slowly and can be recovered, cleaned, and reused many times in a closed-loop machine.

Steel Shot Size (S70 to S1110)

Grade Size (mm) Typical use
S70 0.20 Fine cleaning, light peening, thin parts
S110 0.30 Light cleaning, small castings
S170 0.42 General cleaning, small forgings
S230 0.60 General cleaning, rust and scale removal
S280 0.71 General cleaning, castings and fabrication
S330 0.84 Rust and scale removal, forgings
S390 1.00 Heavier cleaning, structural steel
S460 1.19 Heavy scale, large castings and forgings
S550 1.41 Heavy scale removal
S660 1.68 Heavy descaling, large forgings
S780 2.00 Heavy descaling, thick scale
S930-S1110 About 2.4-2.8 Very heavy descaling and special use

Quick choice: the commonly used range is 0.3-1.2 mm (S110 to S460). Smaller shot gives better coverage and a smoother finish. Larger shot hits harder and removes heavy scale. S930 and S1110 are listed on request, so confirm availability.

Benefits of Steel Shot Media

  • Long life: round shot wears slowly and recycles many times, so cost per job is low.
  • Consistent results: uniform size and shape give even coverage.
  • Lower machine wear: round shot is easier on wheels, liners, and parts than angular media.
  • Low dust and little waste compared with sand and copper slag.
  • No free silica: no silicosis hazard from the media itself.
  • Fast cleaning and peening in wheel machines.
  • Recoverable: it can be cleaned and reused in a closed-loop shot blasting cabinet system.

Steel Shot Beads vs Steel Grit vs Cut Wire Shot vs Chilled Iron Grit

Media Shape Hardness Main effect Best for
Steel Shot Media Round 40-51 HRC Cleans, peens General cleaning, peening, descaling
Steel grit Angular 40-60 HRC Cuts, deep profile Rust and coating removal, anchor profile
Cut wire shot Cylinder / rounded 45-55 HRC Uniform peening Precision peening, fatigue parts
Chilled iron grit Angular ≥56 HRC Fast, aggressive cutting Heavy cleaning where life is less critical

Rule of thumb: use steel blasting shot to clean and peen, steel grit when you need an anchor profile, and a blend of shot and grit for most wheel-blast jobs.

Steel Shot Price in India

The steel shot price in India typically ranges from ₹65-₹100 per kg, depending on the size grade, hardness, order quantity, and delivery location. Steel shots are available in grades from S70 to S1110, with packaging options including 25 kg, 50 kg, and 1-ton jumbo bags. Share your required size, hardness, quantity, and delivery city to receive an accurate steel shot price and bulk quotation.

Why Buy Steel Shot Beads from Airo Shot Blast Equipments?

  • Direct manufacturer and supplier in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, established in 2008 (18 years)
  • Full range from S70 to S1110, in different hardness options
  • Tested material: checked for hardness and size before dispatch
  • Export-ready: 25+ countries served, documentation handled in-house, shipping by air, sea and land
  • Machines and media from one supplier: shot blasting machine, sand blasting machines, blasting cabinets, blast rooms and dust collectors, plus steel grit, aluminium oxide, garnet and glass beads
  • Technical advice on size, working mix and machine settings
  • Bulk packing and custom requirements on request

Steel Shots Manufacturer in India

Airo Shot Blast Equipments is the best steel shots manufacturer and the supplier of all abrasive media, including steel grit, copper slag, aluminum oxide, and plastic abrasive media in India. We are the Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter of Sand Blasting Machine, Shot Blasting Machine, Grit blasting machine, Sand Blasting cabinet, pressure blasting cabinet, suction blasting cabinets, arc spray guns, metalizing guns, and thermal spray gun in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, at a low price for sale. Sand Blasting Machine Price is high when using shots, but the quality will be the best. 

FAQs

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What is steel shot used for?

Steel shot is used to remove rust and scale, descale castings and forgings, prepare surfaces for coating, and peen metal parts to improve fatigue life.

What is the price of steel shot per kg in India?

₹65-100 per kg, depending on size, hardness, and quantity.

Can steel shot be reused?

Yes. It can be cleaned and recycled many times in a closed-loop blasting machine, with fresh shot added to keep the working mix balanced.

Is steel shot good for shot peening?

Yes. Round steel shot is widely used for peening springs, gears, and other parts. Choose the size and hardness to match the part and the required intensity.

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