--- title: Glass Beads for Blasting & Polishing | AbrasiveStocks description: "Abrasivestocks glass bead blasting media: gentle and reusable—ideal for cleaning, peening, rust removal and decorative satin finishes on metals & plastics." --- [ Home ](https://abrasivestocks.com?hsLang=en) **  [ Products ](https://abrasivestocks.com/products?hsLang=en) **  [ Abrasive & Material ](https://abrasivestocks.com/abrasive-material?hsLang=en) **  Glass Beads # Glass Beads - Product ** [Abrasive Materials for Industrial Use | AbrasiveStocks](https://abrasivestocks.com/abrasive-material?hsLang=en) # Glass Beads ![Glass Beads 1](https://abrasivestocks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ABRASIVESTOCKS/product%20image/Glass%20Beads%201.jpg?length=700&name=Glass%20Beads%201.jpg) [![Glass Beads 1](https://abrasivestocks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ABRASIVESTOCKS/product%20image/Glass%20Beads%201.jpg?length=100&name=Glass%20Beads%201.jpg) ](https://abrasivestocks.com/product/glass-beads#) [![Glass Beads 3](https://abrasivestocks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ABRASIVESTOCKS/product%20image/Glass%20Beads%203.jpg?length=100&name=Glass%20Beads%203.jpg) ](https://abrasivestocks.com/product/glass-beads#) [![Glass Beads-07](https://abrasivestocks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ABRASIVESTOCKS/product%20image/Glass%20Beads-07.jpg?length=100&name=Glass%20Beads-07.jpg) ](https://abrasivestocks.com/product/glass-beads#) [![Glass Beads-08](https://abrasivestocks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ABRASIVESTOCKS/product%20image/Glass%20Beads-08.jpg?length=100&name=Glass%20Beads-08.jpg) ](https://abrasivestocks.com/product/glass-beads#) Glass Beads are small, spherical particles made from high-quality soda-lime glass. They are used in a variety of industrial, commercial, and decorative applications due to their durability, smooth surface, and reflective properties. Glass Beads are commonly employed in abrasive blasting, road marking, and as a media for various finishing processes. - **Product Category:** Abrasive & Material - **Key Features:** - **Spherical Shape: **The uniform spherical shape of Glass Beads provides consistent performance in applications requiring smooth and even impact. - **Smooth Surface: **The smooth surface of Glass Beads helps prevent damage to surfaces and ensures a gentle yet effective abrasive action. - **High Reflectivity: **Provides high visibility and reflectivity, making them ideal for road marking and safety applications. - **Durability: **Made from durable soda-lime glass, ensuring long-lasting performance and resistance to breakage. - **Low Dust Generation: **Produces minimal dust during use, contributing to a cleaner work environment. [Request a Quote](https://abrasivestocks.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Description ](https://abrasivestocks.com/product/glass-beads#tab-1) - [Additional Information ](https://abrasivestocks.com/product/glass-beads#tab-2) ##### **Applications:** **Abrasive Blasting: **Used as a blasting media for cleaning, deburring, and surface preparation of metal, wood, and other surfaces. The smooth and spherical nature helps prevent surface damage. **Road Marking: **Employed as a reflective material in road marking paints to enhance visibility and safety for road users. **Finishing and Polishing: **Used in tumbling and polishing processes for metal and plastic components to achieve a smooth, polished finish. **Decorative Uses: **Applied in various decorative applications, including in art and craft projects, as well as in the production of decorative glass products. **Industrial Cleaning: **Utilized for cleaning and removing contaminants from delicate parts and components. ##### **Technical Specifications:** **Material Composition: **Soda-lime glass **Shape: **Spherical **Particle Size: **Available in various sizes, typically ranging from 50 µm to 1200 µm, customizable based on application requirements **Density: **Approximately 2.5 g/cm³ **Chemical Resistance: **Resistant to most acids and bases, with good durability in various environments ##### **Advantages:** **Gentle Abrasive: **The spherical shape and smooth surface provide effective cleaning and surface preparation without damaging surfaces. **High Reflectivity: **Enhances visibility in road marking and safety applications, improving overall effectiveness. **Versatile Use: **Suitable for a wide range of applications, from abrasive blasting to decorative uses. **Low Dust: **Minimizes dust production, contributing to a cleaner and safer working environment. ##### **Packaging:** Available in various packaging options, including 25 kg bags, 500 kg bulk bags, or according to customer specifications. ##### Storage: Store in a dry, cool place. 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