Does not penetrate or damage substrates — ideal for aluminum, composites, and sensitive coatings.
Approved by U.S. Air Force, Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, MTU, GE, Pratt & Whitney, and NATO.
Thermoset plastic media is reusable across multiple blast cycles, reducing operational cost.
All premium types are moistened with a proprietary anti-static agent for safe, clean blasting.
Available in four distinct formulations — from an economical industry-grade blend to fully MIL-certified aerospace types. Each type is filtered to American standard mesh sizes and available in multiple grain fractions.
Made from sprue and not fully hardened Urea-, Melamine- and Phenol-moulding parts. A cost-efficient alternative for general industrial applications where MIL certification is not required.
| HARDNESS BARCOL | 50 – 74 |
|---|---|
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HARDNESS MOHS |
3.0 – 4.0 Mohs |
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SPEC. WEIGHT |
1.45 – 1.52 g/cm³ |
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BULK WEIGHT |
700 – 800 g/ltr |
|
IGNITION TEMP. |
> 500°C |
Manufactured from fully (100%) hardened Urea moulding parts, filtered to American standard mesh sizes and treated with an anti-static agent. Certified by the U.S. Air Force for cleaning and paint stripping in the aircraft industry and military sector.
| HARDNESS BARCOL | 54 – 62 |
|---|---|
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HARDNESS MOHS |
3.5 Mohs |
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SPEC. WEIGHT |
1.45 – 1.52 g/cm³ |
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BULK WEIGHT |
700 – 800 g/ltr |
|
IGNITION TEMP. |
> 500°C |
Higher hardness than Type II delivers superior blast media efficiency — approximately 20% less abrasive consumption. Manufactured from fully hardened Melamine moulding parts, treated with anti-static agent. The preferred choice for demanding aerospace depainting applications.
| HARDNESS BARCOL | 64 – 74 |
|---|---|
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HARDNESS MOHS |
3.5 – 4.0 Mohs |
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SPEC. WEIGHT |
1.45 – 1.52 g/cm³ |
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BULK WEIGHT |
700 – 800 g/ltr |
|
IGNITION TEMP. |
> 500°C |
|
EFFICIENCY GAIN |
~20% vs Type II |
Engineered for soft/thin non-ferrous metals and composite parts. Produces no harshness on soft metals or galvanic coatings, with approximately 10% higher stripping rate than Type II and ~50% less media consumption. Ideal for composite airframe structures.
| HARDNESS BARCOL | Lower hardness profile |
|---|---|
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SUITABLE FOR |
Composites, non-ferrous metals |
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SPEC. WEIGHT |
1.18 – 1.20 g/cm³ (approx.) |
|
IGNITION TEMP. |
> 500°C |
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EFFICIENCY GAIN |
~50% less vs Type II |
|
STRIP RATE |
~10% higher vs Type II |
25 kg / bag
50 kg · 125 kg
Up to 1,000 kg
Max. 1,000 kg
Our team can advise on the right type and grain size for your specific application. We supply throughout the UAE and GCC with full documentation.
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