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Engineered Blend for the Toughest Coating Removal Jobs
GMA’s ToughBlast™ is GMA's most diverse blend of garnet engineered for the toughest coating removal jobs. The unique blend of both course and fine garnet removes resilient industrial coatings, and the durability of our sub-angular alluvial garnet helps sweep off remaining surface contaminants. It produces an unmatched coating adhesion for industrial maintenance projects in shipyards, petrochemical plants, tank farms (exteriors and interior liners), rail car facilities, water towers, water treatment plants and general maintenance.
Performance
Fast removal of medium coatings and/or medium rust.
70 - 91 µm
Uniform surface profile
Up to 30 m2/hr
Blasting rates
As low as 16 kg/m2
Consumption rate
Proven performance in surface preparation
High productivity
Cost-effective blasting
Ideal surface finish
Safe and compliant
Cut blasting hours by 30-50%* compared to slag abrasives. GMA ToughBlast™ performance has been demonstrated through rigorous product testing and a track record of success in applications worldwide.
Deliver fast results at the lowest cost. GMA Garnet™ can provide significant savings in abrasive consumption, blasting hours, and disposal costs for your project. Overall, garnet sandblasting generally requires 30–50% less product than waste slag.*
GMA ToughBlast™ achieves an exceptionally clean surface and high peak density. Our uniquely hard and tough garnet blend cuts through resilient coatings, allowing operators to prepare surfaces quickly for inspection and recoating.
Have complete peace of mind knowing GMA Garnet™ meets all industry, government safety, and environmental standards. Blasting the purest, cleanest garnet means less dust, leading to better operator visibility and less worker risk.
Major Industries & Applications
Oil & Gas (Onshore and Offshore)
Railcars
Tank exteriors and liners
Energy generation
Water and wastewater treatment
Shipyard maintenance and repair
Packing Options
We offer various packing options:
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25 kg bags packed in 1 MT bulk bag
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1 MT bulk bag (loose)
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25 kg bags packed in 2 MT bulk bag
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2 MT bulk bag (loose)
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