Knowledge Center
Material, process, comparison and buying guides written around the metal abrasive Sukie actually produces.
Guides9
TopicsMaterial, process, buying
Alloys covered6
Downloads7 PDFs
Material GuideMetal Abrasive Material GuideWhich alloy suits which substrate, based on the density, hardness and chemistry Sukie publishes for each range.
ComparisonAs Cut Versus Conditioned ShotThe same wire, two shapes, two jobs. What changes when a cut grain is rounded.
ComparisonStainless Steel Shot Versus Cast Steel ShotWhy abrasion resistance 3 to 5 times higher can lower the cost per treated part even at a higher price per kilogram.
Design GuideShot Size Selection GuideReading the published size range for each alloy and matching it to the part and the finish.
Process GuideHow Cut Wire Shot Is MadeDrawing, cutting, grinding and conditioning, and why length equal to diameter matters.
TroubleshootingPreventing Iron Contamination on Non Ferrous PartsRust spots that appear days after blasting usually come from the media, not the part.
Industry ArticleZinc Shot in Electro GalvanizingWhat 0# distilled zinc media does in an advanced electro galvanizing line.
Buying GuideBuying Guide for Metal AbrasiveMinimum order, packing, lead time and payment terms across the Sukie range, in one place.
Maintenance GuidePacking and Storage of Blasting MediaHow Sukie packs each range and what that means for handling it on site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these guides specific to Sukie products
Yes. Every figure in them comes from the specifications Sukie publishes for its own ranges, so the sizes, hardness values and chemistry match what you would receive.
Can I get these as a PDF
The datasheets and the product catalog are in the Download Center as PDFs. Ask on WhatsApp or by email if you need something else in writing.
Talk To Sukie About Your Blast Line
Tell us the substrate, the finish you need and your monthly volume. We will come back with the alloy, the grain size and a price.
Minimum order from 500 kg. Packed 25 kg per bag, 40 bags per pallet. Quotes in USD, terms T/T.