NU-SOFT Media for Aluminum Blasting and More

I just love the world of metal and the blasting industry. Being in sales I try to keep up on all the new advances and items available for cleaning and rust removal. One of my favorite discoveries along the way is NU-SOFT, have you heard of it? If not read along.

Nu-Soft Steel Shot is a metallurgically enhanced cast steel shot developed for cleaning soft, delicate metal parts in standard centrifugal wheel-type blast machines or in pressure-type air cabinets. Nu-Soft Steel Shot is round in shape with a hardness of between 12 and 15 Rockwell C (less than 200HV). Ultra-low in carbon, it has a density of slightly greater than 7g/cc. Nu-Soft Steel Shot is very durable with more than twice the life of standard SAE grades of cast steel shot and almost one thousand times the life of some competing abrasive media.

NuSoft Steel Shot is equal in density to standard steel shot, so it will flow easily through your blast machine with no drop in amps to the wheel. If your blast machine utilizes a magnetic separator, it also will work fine with NuSoft Steel Shot.

Not only is NuSoft safe to use on your product and in your shot blast equipment, but it is also a non-hazardous material and can be disposed of in the same manner as your standard SAE shot.

Safe to Use NuSoft Steel Shot won’t damage intricate detail work, “texturize” polished or machined surfaces or degrade threads of tapped holes. Because of its unique chemistry, NuSoft ultrasoft Steel Shot won’t work harden or distort the work piece, and it resists breaking down too rapidly into dust or fines. It won’t remove metal from part surfaces or damage blast machine wear parts.

Key Characteristics of Nu-Soft Blasting Media

1. Low Hardness: Nu-Soft media is softer than traditional abrasives like aluminum oxide or garnet, making it suitable for delicate materials and surfaces where minimal material removal is desired.
2. Minimal Substrate Alteration: It’s gentle enough to avoid removing significant material or altering the underlying substrate profile, which is ideal for applications where preserving the original surface condition is important.

Benefits of Nu-Soft Media in Your Applications

1. Gentle Surface Cleaning and Preparation
2. Ideal for Precision Parts
3. Reduced Wear on Equipment
4. Minimizes Heat and Friction
5. Consistent Finish
6. Reduced Environmental Impact

Potential Applications for Nu-Soft Media

• Aerospace Components: Suitable for cleaning and finishing delicate or lightweight aerospace parts, especially those made of composite materials or thin metals.
• Automotive Restorations: Effective for removing paint or coatings from car panels without warping or damaging underlying metal.
• Electronics and Plastics: Ideal for cleaning or prepping plastic components or electronic parts where harsh abrasives would be too aggressive.
• Medical Devices: Can be used to clean or finish surgical instruments or devices without compromising precision or cleanliness.

Using Nu-Soft media can offer specific advantages, particularly if you're looking to clean or prepare parts with minimal surface alteration or if you’re handling materials sensitive to traditional, harsher blasting media.

Don't ever get stagnate and stick with the status quo, I encourage you to always keep an eye for the latest advancements to protect your bottom line and provide the best quality. Or let me do it for you. I love what I do and the research in finding new solutions or the right solutions for my customers.

Is one media best for all, absolutely not. So, know the benefits and downfalls of many to select the right choice for you.

Melissa Gibson (Palmer)

Sales Manager at LS Ind

316-670-6283

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