Zirconium Oxide (ZrO₂) Beads | Surface Treatment | Shot Peening

Product Name: Zirconium Oxide (ZrO₂) Beads for Surface Treatment

Description

Ceramic beads for shot blasting are synthesized by melting. They have a smooth surface, high hardness, strength, and toughness. They are eco-friendly and recyclable.

Advantages

Ceramic abrasive beads have high hardness and do not deform under ultra-high impact force. The high hardness of zirconium oxide silicate sand can increase productivity through work hardening of ultra-strong structural components.

The shape of ceramic sand does not change upon impact. The spherical shape of ceramic sand improves the stability of parts during shot blasting.

Comparison with Glass Beads

Glass sand is more polished but less strong than ceramic. It is produced in unfavorable conditions and generates dust that is harmful to workers' health. Additionally, glass sand wears out shot blasting equipment and spare parts.

Ceramic sand is economical and durable. Its service life is more than 20 times longer than that of glass sand. It does not wear down but fractures into pieces, while undamaged sand retains its shape, hardness, and smooth surface. Ceramic sand generates almost no dust, effectively reducing environmental pollution and harm to workers. Because of these characteristics, less time is required for material replacement, which can reduce labor costs and bring greater benefits to the shot blasting process.

The surface quality of workpieces processed by shot blasting with ceramic beads is much better than with glass beads, significantly reducing mold maintenance and polishing time. The density is higher than glass beads, with higher elastic modulus and impact energy. Furthermore, the same blasting effect can be achieved with lower blasting pressure. As a result, the quality of workpieces processed with ceramic beads is much better than with glass beads – less roughness, less processing time, and lower energy consumption.