PRECISION IN EVERY SPHERE
Steel Shot
Nupon Steel Shot is engineered for strength, durability, and consistency. Designed to deliver superior cleaning, peening, and surface preparation, every sphere reflects precision and performance that your industry can rely on.
Nupon Steel Shot is a high-performance spherical abrasive media engineered for precision, durability, and consistency. Manufactured from premium-grade steel, each shot is quenched and tempered to achieve the ideal balance of hardness and toughness. Its round shape ensures uniform impact energy transfer, reduced surface stress, and superior cleaning efficiency.
Compared to irregular abrasives, Nupon Steel Shot guarantees longer service life, minimal dust generation, and reduced equipment wear—making it the cost-effective and professional choice for surface preparation and finishing.




Steel Shot Grades
The Right Grade for Every Application
Product Parameters
Precision-Built. Quality You Can Trust.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical composition - C | 0.70–1.20% |
| Chemical composition - Mn | 0.35–1.20% |
| Chemical composition - Si | 0.40–1.20% |
| Chemical composition - S | ≤0.05% |
| Chemical composition - P | ≤0.05% |
| Average hardness (Conventional) | 40–50 HRC (377–509 HV) |
| Average hardness (Special) | 52–56 HRC (543–620 HV) |
| Average hardness (Special High) | 56–60 HRC (620–713 HV) |
| Hardness deviation | ±3.0 HRC or ±40 HV |
| Microstructure | Uniform tempered martensite or tempered troostite + dispersed carbides |
| Minimum density | 7.2 g/cm³ |
Particle Size Distribution
Consistency You Can Measure.
| Mesh | mm | SS-2.5 (S780) | SS-2.0 (S660) | SS-1.7 (S550) | SS-1.4 (S460) | SS-1.2 (S390) | SS-1.0 (S330) | SS-0.8 (S280) | SS-0.6 (S230) | SS-0.5 (S170) | SS-0.3 (S110) | SS-0.2 (S70) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2.8 | all pass | ||||||||||
| 8 | 2.36 | all pass | ||||||||||
| 10 | 2.0 | 85%min | 85%min | all pass | all pass | all pass | ||||||
| 12 | 1.7 | 97%min | 85%min | 85%min | 5%max | all pass | all pass | |||||
| 14 | 1.4 | 97%min | 85%min | 85%min | 5%max | all pass | ||||||
| 16 | 1.18 | 97%min | 85%min | 85%min | 5%max | 5%max | all pass | |||||
| 18 | 1.0 | 96%min | 85%min | all pass | 5%max | all pass | ||||||
| 20 | 0.85 | 96%min | 85%min | 85%min | 85%min | all pass | ||||||
| 25 | 0.71 | 96%min | 85%min | 10%max | 10%max | all pass | ||||||
| 30 | 0.6 | 96%min | 96%min | 85%min | ||||||||
| 35 | 0.5 | 97%min | 85%min | 85%min | 10%max | 10%max | ||||||
| 40 | 0.425 | 97%min | all pass | |||||||||
| 45 | 0.355 | 97%min | 85%min | 10%max | all pass | |||||||
| 50 | 0.3 | 90%min | ||||||||||
| 80 | 0.18 | 80%min | ||||||||||
| 120 | 0.125 | 90%min | ||||||||||
| 200 | 0.075 | |||||||||||
| 325 | 0.045 |
Applications
Engineered for Every Industrial Challenge
Still Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Steel shot is widely used for cleaning, descaling, shot peening, and preparing metal surfaces before coating. Its spherical shape ensures uniform results and superior durability compared to irregular abrasives.
Steel shot is spherical and ideal for peening and cleaning, while steel grit is angular and better for aggressive surface preparation where higher cutting action is required.
Steel shot hardness is typically classified in ranges such as 40–50 HRC, 52–56 HRC, and 56–60 HRC, depending on the application—whether for conventional cleaning or high-intensity peening.
Steel shot comes in SAE grades ranging from S70 to S930, with sizes measured in millimeters and mesh to meet specific industrial requirements.
Steel shot offers longer service life, reduced dust generation, consistent results, and cost-effectiveness compared to sand, slag, or other disposable abrasives.
Nupon Steel Shot is manufactured with strict quality control, ensuring consistent hardness, density, and performance that meets international SAE standards.
Nupon provides a full range of SAE-standard grades from S70 to S930, making it suitable for every application from fine cleaning to heavy-duty peening.
Yes. Nupon’s team offers expert guidance on selecting the right grade, optimizing blasting performance, and maximizing abrasive life.
Nupon Steel Shot is engineered for durability and long service life, reducing abrasive consumption, equipment wear, and overall blasting costs.
Absolutely. Nupon Technology Phils. Corp. can fulfill bulk orders, consistent supply, and customized abrasive solutions tailored to client requirements.
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Get the Right Steel Shot Grade for Your Application.
Nupon Technology Phils. Corp. delivers high-performance steel shot engineered for strength, consistency, and efficiency. Whether you need heavy-duty cleaning, precision peening, or flawless finishing, we have the right grade to meet your demands.
