Zinc Shot is a soft metal shot that can be reused several thousand times (in most applications) to remove burrs, flash, coatings, and paint without damaging the substrate of the material being blasted. Zinc Shot is easier on equipment compared to other metallic shots like carbon steel shot and stainless steel shot.

APPLICATIONS

Transmet Cast Zinc Shot can be used in air blast and centrifugal wheel blast equipment.

De-burring aluminum die castings (removing flash upto .020″), stripping paint and removing powder coatings without damaging substrates (tooling, paint hooks, etc.).

Removing paint, powder coat, e-coat, etc.

Surface preparation for painting or coating

Surface finishing non-ferrous components

Removing ceramic from investment castings

Descaling and rust removal remanufactured parts

Learn more about common applications for Transmet blast media by clicking here.

ELIMINATE SHOT BLASTING MACHINE WEAR

Transmet Cast Zinc Shot significantly reduces damage and wear on high-wear internal components like the impeller, control cage, wheel liners, blast wheel and blades. Cabinet wear as a whole is virtually eliminated.

This blast wheel has over 17000 hours of blasting with Transmet Cast Zinc Shot without damage:

Picture: blast wheel has been blasting with Transmet Cast Zinc Shot for over 17000 hours without damage or wear

TWO ALLOYS OF CAST ZINC SHOT

The ZA4 alloy is the most popular and most aggressive form of Transmet Cast Zinc Shot. It has a greatly increased durability over the HG alloy. The ZA4 alloy will last up to 300% longer than zinc cut wire in blast cleaning operations.

The HG alloy is made from High Grade Zinc. This alloy is similar in hardness to zinc cut wire and imparts an equivalent surface finish on castings. The HG alloy lasts up to 50% longer than zinc cut wire in blast cleaning operations.