GMA ToughBlast Garnet Abrasive
GMA ToughBlast Garnet Abrasive
GMA ToughBlast Garnet Abrasive is an engineered blend designed to power through the most demanding coating removal projects. Ideal for industrial sandblasting, this high-performance abrasive combines the cutting power of hard rock garnet with the durability of alluvial garnet, delivering faster results, cleaner finishes, and reduced consumption.
- Removes thick coatings (15–30 mils) with superior speed and efficiency
- Delivers a uniform surface profile of 70–90 μm (3.0–3.75 mil)
- Blasting rates up to 30 m²/hr and low dust levels for safer operation
- Engineered for shipyards, tank farms, petrochemical, and infrastructure maintenance
- Cost-effective with lower abrasive consumption (as low as 16kg/m²)
- Recyclability rated at 4/10 with low-to-medium dust factor
- Available in 16 and 36 mesh sizes
- MilSpec approved for consistent quality and performance
- SKU: P-GXTB | MPN: GX2
GMA ToughBlast Garnet Abrasive
Sku: P-GXTB
GMA ToughBlast Garnet Abrasive (SKU: P-GXTB, MPN: GX2) stands as the industry's premier abrasive solution for removing heavy-duty coatings and surface contaminants. This versatile media is a proprietary blend of angular hard rock garnet and sub-angular alluvial garnet, engineered to tackle coatings up to 30 mils thick with superior speed and accuracy. Unlike conventional abrasives, ToughBlast reduces dust emissions and improves job site visibility, enhancing both productivity and safety. Whether you're working on tanks, structural steel, pipelines, or general surface preparation, this abrasive delivers optimal surface cleanliness and a consistent anchor profile for coating adhesion. This abrasive has been proven through field case studies to double productivity while cutting abrasive use nearly in half compared to standard slag abrasives. ToughBlast is the preferred choice for contractors seeking faster job completion, better surface results, and reduced labor and cleanup costs. Backed by ISO-certified manufacturing standards, GMA ensures every batch of ToughBlast meets stringent quality requirements. Common applications include maintenance and new construction in industries such as infrastructure, energy, maritime, and municipal facilities. It excels in removing epoxy coatings, industrial primers, and multi-coat systems from a variety of surfaces including steel and other metals.- Designed for rapid removal of thick coatings (15–30 mil) and heavy rust
- Uniform surface profile: 70–90 μm (3.0–3.75 mil)
- Blasting rates: Up to 30 m²/hr (360 ft²/hr)
- Consumption rate: As low as 16 kg/m² (1.5 lb/ft²)
- Improved job site visibility with low-to-medium dust factor
- Blended garnet provides superior surface cleanliness and profile uniformity
- Reduces total blasting time and material handling costs
- MilSpec approved, ensuring reliable performance and quality
- Available mesh sizes: 16 and 36
- SKU: P-GXTB | MPN: GX2