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    Abrasive Blasting

    Optimized blast abrasives for every industry

    Preferred by major paint manufacturers worldwide, GMA Garnet™ is engineered to maximize your productivity in any surface preparation job.

    Abrasive Blasting

    Optimized blast abrasives for every industry

    Preferred by major paint manufacturers worldwide, GMA Garnet™ is engineered to maximize your productivity in any surface preparation job.

    APPLICATIONS

    The preferred
    industry choice

    GMA Garnet™ blasting abrasives are formulated for optimal performance in specific industry applications. We work extensively with key stakeholders in a variety of industries to meet the highest standards and specifications.

    Our range offers unparalleled abrasive blasting efficiency and coating adhesion, ensuring asset owners and blasting contractors can maximize their productivity, profitability, and asset lifespan.

    The preferred industry choice

    Industries served by GMA

    Our garnet abrasives are used in industrial applications demanding consistent high-performance results.

    Oil & gas

    We work closely with oil & gas asset owners worldwide to ensure our abrasives meet strict standards and protect assets’ longevity.

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    Industrial fabrication & manufacturing

    Provide maximum coating adhesion and corrosion protection of carbon and stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys.

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    Marine & shipbuilding

    Achieve the highest coating integrity and exceptionally low dust blasting in dry dock maintenance and for new build shipyards.

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    Infrastructure

    High-performance abrasives for proven productivity and performance in civil and commercial infrastructure projects.

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    Military & defense

    Milspec-approved abrasives used by naval and military corrosion engineering teams to meet stringent military specifications.

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    Restoration

    GMA Garnet™ restores the world’s most famous landmarks. Remove paint one layer at a time without heat or environmental damage.

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    Wind turbines & renewable energy

    High-performance abrasives for wind turbine installations and maintenance, including towers, components, and blades.

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    Heavy-duty equipment

    Heavy-duty equipment OEMs rely on GMA for surfaces that protect manufacturers’ machinery in harsh environments.

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    Explore our abrasive blasting range

    Maximize your performance in any surface preparation, from thickened coatings to the most delicate surfaces.

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    GMA ExtremeBlast™

    The coarsest grade for extreme jobs. Removes high-build coatings of 30+ mils, such as TSA and coal tar.

    Surface profile

    3.5 - 4.5 mil

    Blasting rate

    Up to 260 ft2/hr

    Consumption rate

    As low as 2 lb/ft2

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    GMA ToughBlast™

    Power through thick industrial coatings. An engineered blend for medium to heavy industrial maintenance.

    Surface profile

    3.0 - 4.0 mil

    Blasting rate

    Up to 360 ft2/hr

    Consumption rate

    As low as 1.5 lb/ft2

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    GMA SpeedBlast™

    Fast blasting performance for removing light to medium coatings and rust, producing exceptional surface quality.

    Surface profile

    2.0 - 3.0 mil

    Blasting rate

    Up to 360 ft2/hr

    Consumption rate

    As low as 1.5 lb/ft2

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    GMA NewSteel™

    The fastest mill scale and light rust removal abrasive that minimizes consumption and keeps costs down.

    Surface profile

    1.5 - 2.5 mil

    Blasting rate

    Up to 400 ft2/hr

    Consumption rate

    As low as 1.3 lb/ft2

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    GMA PrecisionBlast™

    Ideal for fast, gentle cleaning of precision equipment, removing mill scale, and preparing various metals.

    Surface profile

    1.0 - 2.0 mil

    Blasting rate

    Up to 300 ft2/hr

    Consumption rate

    As low as 1 lb/ft2

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    GMA SoftBlast™

    The gentlest garnet abrasive for delicate cleaning and restoration, graffiti removal, polishing, and lapidary.

    Surface profile

    0.5 - 1.0 mil

    Blasting rate

    Up to 300 ft2/hr

    Consumption rate

    As low as 0.75 lb/ft2

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    RESOURCE

    GMA’s unparalleled blast performance

    See how the next generation of garnet blasting abrasives maximize your productivity while reducing project costs and risks.

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    GMA’s unparalleled blast performance