Kleen Kut Garnet Sandblasting Media | Non-Silica Abrasive for Dustless Blasting

What bag sizes do Garnet sandblasting media available in?

Our Kleen Kut Garnet abrasive is available in 50 lb bags and 2,200 lb super sacks, making it suitable for small blasting jobs as well as large industrial applications.

What grit sizes of Garnet abrasive are available?

We offer Kleen Kut Garnet blasting media in the following popular grit sizes:

  • #80 grit Garnet
  • 30/60 grit Garnet
  • 20/40 grit Garnet

These grit sizes cover a wide range of surface preparation, cleaning, and coating removal applications. Special sizes can be sourced to meet specialized blasting requirements.

Can Garnet blasting media be reused?

Yes. Kleen Kut Garnet can be reused multiple times by sweeping it up or using a media recovery system, making it a cost-effective blasting abrasive.

How many times can Garnet abrasive be reused?

Customers have reported reusing Kleen Kut Garnet up to six times. For optimal cutting performance and dust control, we typically recommend three to four reuses.

Can Garnet be used in dustless or vapor blasting systems?

Yes. Kleen Kut Garnet works extremely well in dustless blasting and vapor blasting systems, providing effective surface cleaning with reduced airborne dust.

Can Garnet be used as blast cabinet media?

Absolutely. Kleen Kut Garnet is one of the most popular blast cabinet abrasives due to its durability, low dusting, and ability to be reused multiple times.

What grit size garnet is used for waterjet cutting?

#80 grit Kleen Kut Garnet is the industry standard required by most major waterjet cutting table manufacturers.

Is Garnet a safe blasting media?

Yes. Kleen Kut Garnet is a non-silica blasting media and contains no free silica, making it significantly safer to use than traditional silica sand.

Are there any health hazards when using Garnet for sandblasting?

Garnet itself is considered low hazard; however, operators should always wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA requirements when abrasive blasting.

How hard is Garnet abrasive?

Kleen Kut Garnet has a hardness of approximately 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale, making it a highly effective abrasive for surface preparation and coating removal.

How much Garnet is used per square foot when sandblasting?

A common industry guideline is 2–3 pounds of garnet per square foot, depending on surface condition, coating thickness, and blasting method.

Does spent Garnet blasting media require special disposal?

In most cases, no. Kleen Kut Garnet is non-hazardous. However, the material being removed during blasting (such as paint, coatings, or rust) may be hazardous and should be evaluated for proper disposal. Kleen Blast Industrial Services specializes in spent media disposal and repurpose