Finish projects faster with GMA Garnet™
When productivity is the goal, smart contractors choose GMA Garnet™ — the abrasive proven to outperform on speed, consumption, and cost-efficiency.
Finish projects faster with GMA Garnet™
When productivity is the goal, smart contractors choose GMA Garnet™ — the abrasive proven to outperform on speed, consumption, and cost-efficiency.
Boost project profitability with GMA
Effective on the toughest of coatings, GMA Garnet™ is a natural mineral that outperforms other abrasives due to its unique hardness, toughness, density, and angularity. This unique combination of strengths is widely recognized as the GMA advantage.
When used with the recommended equipment, maintenance contractors blasting GMA Garnet™ drastically reduce their abrasive consumption and increase productivity, lowering overall project costs by as much as 30%.
Not using GMA Garnet™ could be costing you
Poor-quality abrasives can impact productivity and profitability more than you may realize. Common slag abrasives such as copper slag, nickel slag, and coal slag appear to be affordable, however, the true cost quickly adds up throughout the life of a project. In addition to being less effective at removing tough coatings, slag abrasives are prone to:
• Higher abrasive consumption
• Higher dust generation
• Higher downtime and labor costs
• Higher disposal and cleanup costs
Compare garnet with slag abrasives
The surface quality of a blasted substrate can be difficult to assess with the naked eye. But at 100x magnification, the difference is clear.
Explore the advantages of GMA Garnet™
Lower operational costs and complete projects faster without downtime by using tougher garnet abrasives.
High productivity
Lower your operational costs and complete projects faster without downtime by using tougher, harder garnet abrasives.
Lower costs
Reduce your consumption rate to lower overall project costs including material, transport, storage, cleanup, and disposal.
Less consumption
Maximize your performance throughout the project with abrasives engineered to cut and clean efficiently.
Find out how much your abrasive really costs
See the difference between blasting with GMA Garnet™ and other abrasives with the GMA TruCost Calculator. It estimates the amount of abrasive required for a particular job, and compares the costs of material, labor, equipment, cleanup, and removal, helping you effectively plan future projects.
Gain a clear understanding of how much your preferred abrasive truly costs in a few minutes.
Garnet abrasive applications
Learn how GMA Garnet™ maximizes blast productivity and reduces overall project costs in a variety of industries and use cases.
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Maximize coating life with GMA Garnet™
Finish projects faster on less budget without compromising results by choosing GMA Garnet™ — the abrasive engineered to perform.
Maximize coating life with GMA Garnet™
Finish projects faster on less budget without compromising results by choosing GMA Garnet™ — the abrasive engineered to perform.
Achieve the cleanest, spec-conforming surface every time
Producing the cleanest surface possible is key to meeting coating specifications and extending asset life. Corrosion control professionals using GMA Garnet™ can expect better coating adhesion and lifespan than with slag abrasives. Testing shows GMA Garnet™ is up to 5x tougher, achieving the results needed to protect assets longer.
Not using GMA Garnet™ could be costing you
Poor-quality abrasives have a direct impact on coating performance. Brittle, dusty abrasives, such as copper slag, nickel slag, and coal slag prevent a surface from being truly clean after blasting. If a surface is not cleaned and prepared properly, it results in poor adhesion and potential coatings failure. In addition to health and environmental hazards, blasting slags results in:
• Inconsistent surfaces
• Compromised coatings
• Expensive rework
• High labor and material costs
Compare garnet with slag abrasives
The cleanliness of a blasted substrate can be difficult to inspect with the naked eye. But at 100x magnification, the difference is clear.
Explore the advantages of GMA Garnet™
See why our garnet abrasives increase performance without costing safety and the environment.
Consistent surfaces
Ensure your blasted surfaces are optimally clean and consistent to avoid coating failure and costly rework.
Lower dust
Optimize your productivity and finish faster with clearer operator visibility and minimal onsite disruption.
Sustainability
Protect your workers’ health and safety by choosing a safer, cleaner abrasive that can also be reprocessed.
Find out how much your abrasive really costs
See the difference between blasting with GMA Garnet™ and other abrasives with the GMA TruCost Calculator. It estimates the amount of abrasive required for a particular use case, and compares the costs of material, labor, equipment, cleanup, and removal, helping you optimize blasting operations.
Gain a clear understanding of how much your preferred abrasive truly costs in a few minutes.
Garnet abrasive applications
Learn how GMA Garnet™ maximizes blast productivity and reduces overall project costs in a variety of industries and use cases.
Recommended resources
Finish projects on time with GMA Garnet™
Turnaround projects fast, saving costs on consumption and minimizing unforeseen maintenance issues. Choose the safer, high-performance abrasive you can count on.
Finish projects on time with GMA Garnet™
Turnaround projects fast, saving costs on consumption and minimizing unforeseen maintenance issues. Choose the safer, high-performance abrasive you can count on.
Come in on time and under budget
Reducing total project costs by up to 30% can be as straightforward as choosing the right abrasive. Over 40 years of perfecting GMA Garnet™ means you can rely on the range to outperform other abrasives on speed and cleanliness, enabling your contractors to complete projects on or ahead of time.
Not using GMA Garnet™ could be costing you
Poor quality abrasives can slow down maintenance, creating avoidable interruptions and downtime. Common slag abrasives, such as copper slag, nickel slag, and coal slag are highly fragile and shatter on impact with a surface. This means contractors require more abrasive to achieve the desired results. In addition to being less effective at removing tough coatings, slags produce:
• High downtime and labor costs
• High disposal and cleanup costs
• Low operator visibility
• Low peak density
Compare garnet with slag abrasives
The surface quality of a blasted substrate can be difficult to assess with the naked eye. But at 100x magnification, the difference is clear.
Explore the advantages of GMA Garnet™
Finish blasting projects early with tough abrasives engineered to perform.
Lower costs
Drive your costs down across the entire project, beginning with significant reductions in your abrasive consumption.
High productivity
The tougher, resilient grains of GMA Garnet™ complete projects clean and fast compared to friable waste slags.
Clean surfaces
Produce your desired surface profile free from unwanted embedment, ensuring optimal coating adhesion.
Reduce dust levels by up to 80%
GMA Garnet™ abrasives cut dust levels by up to 80%, offering a cleaner and safer blasting experience. Unlike dusty slag abrasives, GMA Garnet™ keeps your worksite cleaner, allowing other trades to work uninterrupted and boosting overall productivity. Choosing GMA Garnet™ for low dust blasting ensures faster, safer, and more efficient operations.
Garnet abrasive applications
GMA abrasives are ideal for a range of maintenance and corrosion protection use cases.
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Ensure safer worksites with GMA Garnet™
Minimize the onsite risks for your workers by blasting with GMA Garnet™ abrasives — the safer, cleaner choice.
Ensure safer worksites with GMA Garnet™
Minimize the onsite risks for your workers by blasting with GMA Garnet™ abrasives — the safer, cleaner choice.
Safely deliver more projects on time
Ensure your blasting success while safeguarding your workers' onsite health and safety. GMA Garnet ™ is a natural abrasive free from hazardous materials that minimizes safety and environmental risks. Independent testing shows it is 2.5x safer than waste slag and cuts dust levels by up to 80%.
Choosing GMA for low dust blasting ensures faster, safer, and more efficient operations. Unlike dusty slag abrasives, GMA Garnet™ keeps your worksite cleaner, allowing other trades to work uninterrupted and boosting overall productivity.
The dangers of slag abrasives
Slag dust emissions are problematic for sandblasters and bystanders. Dangerous quantities of heavy metals such as beryllium, arsenic, lead, and nickel have been found in common slag abrasives often chosen purely based on price. Unfortunately, the cost to workers can be high. In addition to these potential hazards, workplaces using slags are at risk of:
• Contributing to landfills
• Environmental contamination
• Worker illness and fatigue
Compare garnet with slag abrasives
Dust generated from blasting slags is not just a risk for operators, but also entire worksites. Switching to GMA Garnet™ makes a clear difference.
Explore the advantages of GMA Garnet™
Reduce the risks of heavy metal exposure and improve your organization’s carbon footprint.
Safer worksites
Protect your workers from several heavy metals found in common slag abrasives and meet OSHA compliance.
Sustainability
Mitigate the environmental impact of blasting while instilling more sustainable practices, including garnet returns.
Low dust
Minimize your site’s exposure to airborne dust with the abrasive producing 80% less dust than waste slag.
Garnet abrasive applications
Working with industry stakeholders, we develop safer abrasives for optimal outcomes in specific blast applications.
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