Blasting medium ToughBlast™

Engineered for high performance in demanding coating removal jobs up to 750 µm, including tank linings, shipyards, bridges, and oil & gas facilities. GMA ToughBlast is an engineered blend garnet abrasive designed to power through heavy industrial coatings. Achieve high blast rates and your required profile on heavily rusted or pitted surfaces, tank lining maintenance, 2 or 3 coat systems, maintenance on pipes, pressure vessels, and offshore platforms. Keep your projects on schedule and reduce your costs with the abrasive that cuts and cleans faster than traditional blast abrasives. Speak to an expert Download brochure Industry Applications Oil & gas (onshore and offshore) Tank exteriors and liners Water and wastewater treatment Railcars Energy generation Shipyard maintenance and repair Water towers Bridges Proven performance in surface preparation High-productivity-icon-grey-bg High productivity 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. Cost-effective-blasting-icon-grey-bg Cost-effective blasting 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. Safe-and-compliant-icon-grey-bg