When it comes to blasting, your media selection directly determines the quality, consistency, and performance of your results. Too aggressive, and you risk damaging the part. Too soft, and you waste time, energy, and material. That’s why Guyson doesn’t just sell blasting media, we help you select the right abrasive for your unique application.
We stock one of the widest and most specialized media lineups in the industry, serving everything from precision medical components and aerospace turbine blades to mold cleaning, automotive parts, and industrial manufacturing.
Unlike commodity media providers whose products are formulated for outdoor, single-pass blasting, Guyson’s focus is on high-quality media engineered for recirculating blast machines — ensuring long media life, excellent surface consistency, and reduced cost per cycle.
Why Media Selection Is Critical
Each media type performs differently based on:
- Hardness
- Shape (angular, spherical, irregular, globular)
- Density
- Particle size
- Material composition
These factors influence surface profile, finish quality, material removal rate, and how much stress is imparted to the part. That’s why Guyson’s applications team works directly with customers to identify the most effective and economical choice.
Guyson’s Full Media Lineup
- Britebead® Stainless Steel Media
- Metalbead™, Metalbead MAX, Metalbead FS
- Flexbead®
- White & Brown Aluminum Oxide
- Ceramic Grit & Ceramic Shot
- Glass Bead
- Steel Grit & Steel Shot
- Cut Wire (Steel, Stainless, Zinc, Conditioned)
- Plastic Media (Types I, II, III)
- Acrylic, Polycarbonate & Polystyrene Bead
- Walnut Shell & Corn Cob
- Silicon Carbide
- Cubical Nylon Bead
No matter the goal – aggressive cutting, cosmetic finishing, precision etching, nondestructive cleaning, mold maintenance, or shot peening there’s a media engineered specifically for that process.
What Makes Guyson Different?
✔ We stock media engineered for recirculating blast systems
Commodity media breaks down faster, contaminates cabinets, and produces inconsistent finishes.
✔ We understand process development — not just material sales
Since 1938, Guyson has helped industries optimize blasting methods using real-world testing.
✔ We carry specialty and hard-to-source media other distributors don’t
Including Britebead® stainless steel shot, Metalbead™ spherical media, and Flexbead®.
✔ We match your application, not your order quantity
Every recommendation considers finish goals, part geometry, environment, and cost efficiency.
Partner With Guyson for the Right Media Choice
Whether you’re struggling with inconsistent results, excessive media consumption, or a finish that just isn’t right, our applications experts can help you identify the most effective blasting media for your workflow.
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Your surface finish starts with your media — and Guyson helps you get it right.
