

Ceramic microbeads are one of the best choices when it comes to bead blasting. They offer superior strength to glass microbeads and require reasonable projection power due to their lightness.
They are made of very resistant zirconia oxide and do not contain iron, which allows the processing of stainless steel and aluminum.
The ceramic microbead is a guarantee of durability and efficiency.
Ceramic beads are one of the best choices for bead blasting. They are around ten times stronger than glass beads and will last longer. They are lighter than steel or stainless steel beads, but require less blasting power. It's a less expensive solution in the long term, more environmentally friendly because ceramic microbeads are recycled a greater number of times in an ARENA BLAST sandblasting cabinet, and provides impressive sandblasting or microblasting results in terms of the result and surface appearance obtained.
They are produced from highly resistant zirconium oxide and, above all, are iron-free, so they can be used to treat stainless steel and aluminium.
With ceramic microbeads, you're choosing a durable, effective solution that works perfectly in ARENA BLAST blasting equipment.
Grain Shape | Spherical |
Colour | White |
Hardness Mohs | 7 - 7.5 |
Manufactured in | France |
Bulk Density | ± 3.8 kg/dm3 |
Real density | ± 2.1-2.4 kg/dm3 |
Fusion point | 2 100 °C |
Norms | AMS 2431/7 ou NF L 06-824 |
ARENA CODE | FEPA F / MESH | GRID SIZES |
ABB 60 | 60 | 125 - 250 µm |
ABB 120 | 120 | 63 - 125 µm |
ABB 205 | 205 | 0 - 63 µm |
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Here is a table summarising the differences between grades of ceramic microbeads
Features | 0 - 63 µm | 63 - 125 µm | 125 - 250 µm |
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Size | Very fine, for precise details | Medium and versatile | Bigger, for greater impact |
Typical applications | Delicate finishes, sensitive surfaces | Standard cleaning, matt finish on stainless steel or aluminium | Stripping and finishing of surfaces requiring intense cleaning, most effective on thick paint rust |
Impact force | Low, ideal for fragile materials | Medium will adapt easily | Strong, effective for resistant materials |
Roughness obtained | Light and uniform | Matt, uniform surface finish | More pronounced roughness |
Consumption and cost | More expensive, used in small quantities | Good compromise between efficiency and precision | Less expensive, consumed more quickly |
A fully integrated solution for recycling used surface treatment and microgrinding beads is offered by our supplier, in collaboration with a company specialising in the reprocessing of ceramic waste, in particular zircon-based ceramic beads.
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WARNING: Equipment, materials, and abrasives used for surface treatment can be hazardous if used carelessly. Many national regulations exist for materials and abrasives considered hazardous during or after use (waste management), such as free silica or carcinogenic or toxic substances. These regulations must therefore be complied with. It is important to ensure that adequate instructions are given and that all necessary precautions are taken.
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Ceramic microbeads are one of the best choices when it comes to bead blasting. They offer superior strength to glass microbeads and require reasonable projection power due to their lightness.
They are made of very resistant zirconia oxide and do not contain iron, which allows the processing of stainless steel and aluminum.
The ceramic microbead is a guarantee of durability and efficiency.