Glass bead blasting

Glass bead blasting, also known as bead blasting or glass bead blasting, is a finishing technique often applied to stainless steel (inox). The process involves blasting fine glass beads onto the material's surface under high pressure. This creates a matte effect and slightly increases the roughness value.

Inox glasstralen

Effect
The result is a smooth, matte finish that gives the material a uniform appearance. It is ideal for applications where the first impression is important, such as machine parts, enclosures, and frames.

Glasstralen detail teaser

Advantages of glass bead blasting

  1. Aesthetic appeal
    Glass bead blasting gives a beautiful matte effect that is aesthetically appealing and ideal for visible parts.
  2. Cost-Effective
    It is a relatively inexpensive way of finishing, especially in large volumes.
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Disadvantages of glass bead blasting

  1. Increased roughness
    The surface roughness increases slightly, making dirt easier to adhere.
  2. Less suitable for specific applications
    For applications requiring a very smooth surface, glass bead blasting may be less suitable.

At Alinco, we have a glass bead blasting cabin of 8.2x6 meters, allowing us to efficiently bead blast both small and large pieces.

Alinco mainly blasts for its own production; occasionally also for third parties.