Frequently Asked Questions
With decades of industry experience behind our name, we offer a wide selection of media including steel shot, grit, glass beads, aluminum oxide, walnut shell, ceramic, porcelain, aluminum, plastic, and heavy-density media to help with cleaning, deburring, polishing, surface preparation, and finishing. Whether you're working on automotive components, precision parts, metal surfaces, or other demanding applications, our goal is to provide reliable abrasive solutions that deliver consistent results.
FAQs
We offer a wide range of blasting and tumbling media, including Steel Shot, Grit Shot, Glass Beads, Black Aluminum Oxide, White Aluminum Oxide, Walnut Shell, Ceramic, Porcelain, Heavy Density, Aluminum, and Plastic media.
The right media depends on the material you're working with, the type of finish you want, and whether your goal is cleaning, deburring, polishing, stripping, or surface preparation. If you're unsure which product is best, contact us and we can help you identify a suitable option.
Abrasive blasting media is commonly used for surface cleaning, coating removal, rust removal, surface preparation, deburring, and finishing. Different media provide different levels of aggressiveness and surface finish.
Tumbling media is used in vibratory or rotary finishing equipment to deburr, smooth, polish, clean, and improve the surface finish of parts. The appropriate media can help remove sharp edges and imperfections while producing a consistent finish.
Steel shot is a durable, reusable media commonly used for aggressive cleaning, peening, and surface preparation. Glass beads provide a gentler blasting action and are often used when a smoother, more uniform finish is desired without aggressively cutting the surface.
Aluminum oxide is an aggressive and durable abrasive commonly used for surface preparation, coating removal, cleaning, and creating a suitable surface profile before painting or coating. Black and white aluminum oxide are available for different application requirements.
Yes. Walnut shell media is a relatively soft abrasive that can be useful when cleaning or removing contaminants without aggressively damaging the underlying surface. It is often suitable for applications involving softer materials and delicate components.
Yes. Many of our abrasive and tumbling media products are suitable for automotive applications, including cleaning, deburring, polishing, and surface preparation of various components. Always select the media based on the specific part material and desired finish.
Many of our products are specifically designed for use in vibratory and rotary tumbling equipment. However, compatibility depends on the type of media, equipment, part material, and finishing process. Check the individual product specifications or contact us if you need assistance selecting the right media.
If you need help determining which media is best for your application, we're here to help. Contact James at jmassol@winonavannorman.com with details about your parts, equipment, material, and desired finish, and our team can help point you toward an appropriate solution.