Plastic Media Type II 40 mesh

Type II Plastic Media for Industrial Stripping

Plastic Media Type II is a thermoset, urea-formaldehyde-based abrasive, classified by its specific gravity and hardness. It is softer than Type I but more aggressive than Type III, making it the preferred choice for stripping polyurethane, epoxy, and powder coatings from aluminum aircraft skins, composite parts, and delicate alloy wheels. The 40 mesh (approximately 425 microns) grade provides a high strip rate with a controlled surface profile, minimizing metal removal and warping.

This media is designed for multiple recycles in pressure-blast and suction-blast cabinets, offering a cost-effective solution for high-volume stripping operations. Its angular, strip-like particle shape ensures a consistent cutting action, while its low hardness (3.0–3.5 Mohs) protects critical base materials from erosion.

Key Features and Operational Benefits

• Substrate-Safe Aggression: Effectively removes tough coatings without etching or warping soft metals like aluminum, brass, and magnesium, or damaging composite laminates.
• High Recyclability: The durable thermoset resin withstands multiple impact cycles, reducing media consumption and waste disposal costs per square foot stripped.
• Consistent 40 Mesh Cut: Tight particle size distribution ensures uniform surface finish and predictable strip rates across large surface areas.
• Dust-Optimized: Generates less fine dust compared to mineral abrasives, improving operator visibility and reducing cleanup time in enclosed blasting environments.

Typical Applications

This 40 mesh Type II media is specified across demanding industries where precision and substrate integrity are non-negotiable.

• Aerospace MRO: Stripping paint, primers, and sealants from aircraft fuselage skins, flight control surfaces, and radomes without clad layer removal.
• Automotive Restoration: Removing body filler, paint, and undercoating from classic car bodies, alloy wheels, and fiberglass panels without heat distortion.
• Composite Manufacturing: Surface preparation of carbon fiber and fiberglass parts for bonding or repainting, and cleaning molds without damaging the mold surface.
• Marine Maintenance: Removing antifouling paint and gel coat from boat hulls and decks, leaving a clean profile for new coatings.

Selection and Handling Guidance

For optimal results, use Plastic Media Type II 40 mesh in dry, compressed-air blasting systems at pressures between 2.0–4.0 bar (30–60 PSI). Start with a low pressure and increase as needed to achieve the desired strip rate without embedding media particles. Ensure your dust collection system is rated for plastic media dust. Always store media in a dry environment to prevent clumping and maintain free-flow characteristics. A sieve analysis is recommended before use to confirm particle size distribution if the media has been stored for an extended period.

About SPA2Z — Your Source for Plastic Media Type II 40 Mesh

SPA2Z connects industrial buyers with reliable abrasive solutions, including Plastic Media Type II 40 mesh, for critical surface preparation and stripping applications. We understand that procurement professionals and workshop managers need more than just a product listing—they need a dependable supply chain, clear technical information, and responsive commercial support.

When you enquire with SPA2Z for this plastic media, you can expect:

• Flexible Packaging and Logistics: We arrange supply in 25 kg bags, 50 kg bags, 1-ton jumbo bags, or bulk totes, tailored to your consumption needs and shipping requirements across India and global markets.
• Application-Focused Quotations: Share your blasting application, substrate material, and estimated monthly volume, and we will prepare a competitive quote for the right grade and quantity.
• Complementary Equipment Support: As a supplier of complete blasting systems, we can also assist with compatible nozzles, hoses, and blast cabinets from our Sand Blasting Spares and Shot Blasting Spares categories, ensuring your entire setup performs efficiently.

Contact SPA2Z today to request a grade and quantity quote for Plastic Media Type II 40 mesh and ensure your stripping operations stay on schedule with a reliable industrial supply partner.