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Maximize productivity to meet project deadlines

Your abrasive should be engineered to perform. Find out how blasting with GMA Garnet™ lowers operational costs, with faster cutting and cleaning than slag abrasives.

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Garnet abrasives

The optimal balance between cutting and cleaning power

When used with the recommended equipment and air pressure, GMA Garnet™ performs powerfully, resulting in faster results, lower abrasive consumption, and a cleaner, uniform surface ready for coating. 

GMA Garnet™ is a uniquely strong natural mineral that effortlessly outperforms other abrasives. Its four distinctive characteristics of hardness, toughness, density, and angularity enable high blasting productivity.

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How does garnet outperform slag abrasives?

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Tough hard grains

Tougher, harder grains

GMA Garnet™ is tougher and harder than slag abrasives. Its denser crystal structure makes it more resistant to breakdown, ensuring high-performance low dust blasting at reduced cost.

Higher productivity

Higher productivity

GMA Garnet™ completes projects faster because it is harder and denser than slags. Additionally, the cleaner results eliminate costly rework, helping pass inspection the first time.

Lower dust levels

Lower dust levels

GMA Garnet™ produces less dust than slag abrasives. This improves operator visibility during blasting, speeds up the process, and reduces onsite contamination.

Ccost efficiency

Cost efficiency

The combination of higher productivity, reduced dust, and elimination of rework boost blast efficiency and reduce downtime, leading to overall lower project costs.

What is an engineered blend?

Abrasives that blast smarter

GMA engineered blends contain a mix of coarse and fine garnet grains that achieve the optimal balance between cutting and cleaning power — at a faster rate. This makes GMA Garnet™ suitable for a wide range of applications, from shipbuilding to construction. Numerous case studies highlight its exceptional performance, showcasing significant time savings and enhanced surface quality.

Strong cutting power

With a hardness up to 80% greater than slag abrasives, GMA Garnet™ engineered blends are highly effective on tough coatings. Its increased hardness translates to better cutting power, allowing for quicker removal of coatings and rust, and ensuring a more thorough cleaning process.

Clean, consistent surfaces

The coarse angular grains of GMA Garnet™ 'cut through’ the surface or coating, creating the ideal profile. Additionally, the finer alluvial grains 'clean' the surface peaks and troughs to enhance peak density and coating adhesion, ultimately extending the lifespan of the protective coating.

Reduces overall project costs

Using GMA Garnet™ improves productivity by reducing abrasive consumption, clean-up times, equipment wear, and minimizing labor hours. This results in significant cost savings in overall project expenses. 

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How much can you save with GMA Garnet™?

Your abrasive is costing you more than its price. Find out how much you can save on your next project with the GMA TruCost Calculator. It estimates the amount of GMA Garnet™ required for a project compared to other abrasives, and itemizes the costs of material, labor, equipment, cleanup, and removal.

 

In just 5 minutes, the GMA TruCost Calculator provides an accurate blast abrasive consumption estimate for clearer project planning. 

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Frequently asked questions

Abrasives aren’t made equal — here’s more on why. For more information on GMA Garnet™ and switching to garnet abrasives, visit the FAQs library.

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How does GMA Garnet™ improve productivity in abrasive blasting?

GMA Garnet™ improves productivity through high blasting speed and efficiency. Its hardness and angularity ensure rapid cutting and consistent surface profiles, reducing the time needed for surface preparation. Lower dust generation enhances visibility, allowing operators to work more accurately and quickly, with fewer stoppages waiting for dust to clear. 

These factors combine to increase overall productivity, enabling faster project completion and lower labor costs. In addition, the reduced need for cleanup and equipment maintenance further boosts productivity and cost savings.

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The hardness of GMA Garnet™, typically around 7.5-8.0 on the Mohs scale, ensures rapid and efficient cutting of tough coatings and rust. This results in faster job completion and a more consistent surface profile.

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Low dust generation enhances visibility during blasting, leading to better accuracy and reduced labor and clean up. It also improves worker safety and reduces the risk of respiratory issues compared to other abrasives.

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Switching to GMA Garnet can offer several benefits over slag abrasives, even if you haven't encountered issues with slag. GMA Garnet’s   superior hardness and recyclability reduce consumption and overall costs. The lower dust levels improve worker safety and visibility, potentially reducing health risks and cleanup time. 

Additionally, GMA Garnet provides a more consistent surface finish, which can improve the quality of your work and customer satisfaction. The overall costs, including labor, equipment maintenance, and cleanup, can be significantly lower with GMA Garnet due to its efficient performance and recyclability. Even if slag has worked well for you, the enhanced performance and cost savings of GMA Garnet can be a valuable upgrade.

Our technical experts provide testing and demonstration opportunities to showcase the superior performance of GMA Garnet™. 

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