Plastic Blast Media – Type II Urea, Type III Melamine and Type V Acrylic, 250 lb Drums
Kresco plastic blast media for paint stripping and deflashing without damaging the substrate: Type II urea (Barcol 54–62), Type III melamine (64–72) and Type V acrylic (46–54), 12/16 to 60/100 mesh in 250 lb fiber drums. Dust-free, silica-free, recyclable.
Pricing, freight and lead time — usually back to you the same business day. Or call 847-833-7010.
Plastic media is the dust-free abrasive for stripping paint, primer, powder coat, carbon and sealants from parts that cannot be scratched: aircraft skins and anodized or alclad aluminum, automotive and truck bodies, boats, engine blocks, molds, electronics and circuit boards, and thin-gauge or fiberglass components. Made from a special plastic alloy with high tensile and flexural strength but low hardness, it cleans aggressively while leaving the substrate untouched. Supplied by Solvent Recycling Systems in 250 lb fiber drums in three types and six mesh ranges.
Plastic media: sharp-edged particles that strip coatings without scratching the substrate.
Quick Specifications
Working speed
Medium-high
Recyclability
Medium
Probability of metal removal
Very low
Hardness
Mohs 3–4
Bulk density
46–60 lb/cu ft
Mesh range
18–80 (12/16 to 60/100 offered)
Typical blast pressure
30–50 psi
Shape
Multiple sharp edges
Packaging
250 lb fiber drum
Advantages
Gentle, efficient cleaning without damaging the workpiece surface
Produces no dust; silica free; nontoxic and made from recycled material
Reusable and recyclable; low wear on equipment
Three Types
Type
Barcol hardness
Best for
Type II urea (T-2)
54–62
The most versatile: automotive, aviation, mass transit, trucks; strips paints, coatings, hydrocarbons, oils, waxes, adhesives and sealants
Type III melamine (T-3)
64–72
Very aggressive and fast: paints, inks, hydrocarbon deposits and stubborn material on molds, engines, iron and steel
Type V acrylic (T-5)
46–54
High strip rate with no surface change: aircraft components, powder coat removal on aluminum, thin fiberglass and thin-gauge metal
Type II urea, 16/20 mesh (left) is the all-rounder; Type III melamine, 20/30 mesh is the aggressive option.
Physical Properties
Property
Type II
Type III
Type V
Mohs hardness
3.5
4.0
3.5
Specific gravity
1.5
1.52
1.2
Apparent density
0.7–0.8
0.7–0.8
0.6–0.7
Operating temperature
0–143°C
0–143°C
0–149°C
Flammability
Non-flammable
Non-flammable
Flammable
Ignition temperature
530°C
530°C
435°C
Moisture content
< 0.055%
< 0.055%
< 0.055%
Mesh Sizes and Part Numbers
U.S. sieve
Inches
T2 urea
T3 melamine
T5 acrylic
12/16
0.0661–0.0465
635305
16/20
0.0465–0.0331
635306
635054
20/30
0.0331–0.0234
635310
635313
30/40
0.0234–0.0165
635307
40/60
0.0165–0.0098
635052
60/100
0.0098–0.0059
635061
Packed in 250 lb fiber drums.
Applications
Automotive and heavy-vehicle paint and primer stripping; aircraft paint and corrosion removal without altering anodized or alclad surfaces; engine carbon and paint removal; deflashing electronic components; boat and RV paint stripping; mold and molded-part cleaning; powder coating removal; residue removal from manufactured parts. Runs in PowerBlast cabinets and blast rooms with a reclaimer tuned for light media.
Ordering
Plastic media ships by the bag, skid or drum from Solvent Recycling Systems with the rest of your blasting consumables. Tell us the grade, quantity and your blast equipment and we’ll quote delivered pricing. Request a media quote or call (847) 833-7010. Not sure which abrasive? Start with our blast media selection chart and the nozzle air consumption chart.
