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Glass Bead GB 20/30

Precision finishing & reinforcement

High-performance, spherical soda-lime glass beads for shot peening, surface finishing, and polymer additives. Consistent quality and reliable bulk supply, guaranteed.

  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified
  • SAE & MIL-SPEC Compliant Grades Available
Glass Bead GB 20/30
Lead-free soda-lime glass
Minimum order 25 KG
Delivery time 7-10 Business days
Supply India & worldwide
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Glass Bead GB 20/30 Case Studies

Case study

Aerospace & Defence Components Manufacturer

Challenge

The client was dealing with typical issues that arise in the surface finishing process after

Solution

After a comprehensive application study and field trials under controlled conditions, we

Inventory & logistics

Available Sizes & Packaging of Glass Bead GB 20/30

We maintain a ready-to-ship inventory of standard sizes and offer customizable micro-grades to meet the specific requirements of your industrial blasting and finishing equipment.

  • Supply India & worldwide
  • Bulk Export Quality

Glass Bead Sizes

*Custom micro grades available on request for precision applications.

Packaging Options

  • 25 kg bags (Standard)
  • Bulk drums for industrial orders
  • Custom palletizing available

Minimum Order

25 KG

SMALLEST BATCH READY

Delivery Time

7-10

Business Days

INDIA & WORLDWIDE

Product overview

The most common type of art is historical Glass Bead GB 20/30. glass bead abrasive had a vital role in culture from antiquity to the modern day, as they were used to decorate clothing, sacred objects, and useful instruments, as well as serve as a valuable commodity in worldwide trade. Curators and conservators are concerned about the state of Glass Beads pieces in terms of conservation.

Glass Bead GB 20/30 Manufacturers:

The true golden age of beading art was between the middle of the 18th century and the late 19th century, when the craft became immensely trendy and popular in Europe, North America, Russia, and other parts of the world. The development and start of industrial-scale glass seed bead production in the primary glass-making centres of Murano (Italy) and Bohemia (in the present-day Czech Republic) had a significant role in this regard, generating a range of glass beads that differed in size, colour, and shape (round, faceted, multi-layered, transparent, cloudy, opaque, opalescent, etc).

Various technical additions and new production processes made it possible. So, during the time, Glass Beads articles were an important part of people's daily lives and surrounding them at home, in churches, and elsewhere, and have since become a significant element of museum collections in various nations with a rich historical context.

Glass Bead GB 20/30
Glass Bead GB 20/30
Specifications

Technical Specifications of Glass Bead GB 20/30

Our micro glass beads are manufactured from lead-free, soda-lime glass and are chemically inert.

Property Certified value
Brand Name Airo Shot Blast Equipments
Shape Spherical
Color White
Bulk Density 1.5 – 1.6 g/cm3
Form Granular Bead
Finishing Smooth Shiny
Melting Point Softening above 600°C
Material Clear Glass
Pattern Solid Plain
Hardness 5.5 – 6.0 moh
Applications

Glass Bead GB 20/30 Applications Across Industries

We supply micro glass beads for a wide range of critical applications. Select your industry to explore optimized solutions.

Application profile

Glass Bead Blasting on Metro Train Door

Glass Bead Blasting on Metro Train Door by Airo Shot Blast Equipments is optimized for blasting for cleaning and pre-treatment using calibrated glass bead grades and process-controlled blasting parameters for repeatable industrial output.

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Application profile

Glass Bead for Bead Blasting

Glass Bead for Bead Blasting by Airo Shot Blast Equipments is optimized for blasting for cleaning and pre-treatment using calibrated glass bead grades and process-controlled blasting parameters for repeatable industrial output.

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Application profile

Glass Bead for Deburring

Glass Bead for Deburring by Airo Shot Blast Equipments is optimized for deburring and edge cleanup using calibrated glass bead grades and process-controlled blasting parameters for repeatable industrial output.

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Application profile

Glass Bead for Glossy Finish

Glass Bead for Glossy Finish by Airo Shot Blast Equipments is optimized for glossy/satin finish development using calibrated glass bead grades and process-controlled blasting parameters for repeatable industrial output.

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Why Choose Us for Bulk Supply?

01

Uncompromising Quality Assurance

Our production is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Every batch is lab-tested for size, sphericity, and purity, with a Certificate of Analysis provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

02

Reliable Supply Chain & Logistics

With a production capacity of significant tons per month, we ensure consistent availability for your production schedule. We manage all logistics (EXW, FOB, CIF) with flexible packaging (25kg to 1-ton bulk bags).

03

Expert Technical Support

Our team of material specialists is available to help you select the precise grade and size for your application, optimizing your process for efficiency and performance. We don't just sell a product; we provide a solution.

Uses of Glass Bead GB 20/30:

Retroreflection of vehicle headlights, as caused by spherical Glass Bead GB-20/30, is a significant optical phenomena that greatly improves the visibility of road-surface markings, ensuring a driver's safety both at night and during foggy days. Because the retro reflectance of glass bead price in India is a very sensitive function of their refractive index, it is necessary to measure the refractive index of glass in the shape of spherical beads within a reasonable uncertainty that is acceptable for road-marking applications.

The Becke line method has been used to determine the refractive index of Glass Bead GB 20/30 as an industrial standard in the Republic of Korea; however, due to the toxicity of the constituent materials.

Measurement of Glass Bead GB 20/30:

Glass Bead GB 20/30 are measured by the number of beads that can fit into a specific length, which is commonly an inch. This is known as the aught size, and it is commonly expressed as a number/0 or a number/o. A Size 6 Seed Bead is an aught size 6/0 or 6/o, indicating that six beads will fit into a one-inch length.

The smaller the bead, the larger the aught size. When working with beads, keep in mind that they are cut from a continuous length of glass, thus there will be differences in the length of each one as well as the finish on the ends. Reference refractive-index liquids are no longer commercially available for refractive index greater than 1.80.

On this premise, going through the Glass Bead for sale prior to starting a project to find smaller than normal beads and beads with poor finishes is highly recommended.

 

Bugle Beads are made from the same glass rods as Seed Beads, but in a greater length. As a result, they'll always be longer than they'll be thick, giving them the tubular bead shape.

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Frequently asked questions

Glass Bead GB 20/30 is used in industrial blast and peening lines where sieve-graded glass bead media is specified for repeatable surface results on OEM, fabrication, and maintenance applications.
Glass Bead GB 20/30 follows a defined GB-style sieve distribution so blast parameters can be transferred between shifts and facilities. The grade name reflects the particle size window supplied with each production batch.
We supply Glass Bead GB 20/30 in moisture-protected 25 kg export bags or 1,000–1,200 kg jumbo sacks with inner lining. MOQ depends on grade and destination; share your monthly consumption and port of discharge for a formal quote and dispatch schedule.
Glass Bead GB 20/30 is produced from lead-free soda-lime glass with ISO-aligned process controls. Batch documentation supports customers requiring traceability for automotive, export, or quality-system audits.
Use the quote form on this product page or contact our sales engineers with your part material, blast pressure, and target finish. We confirm mesh size, consumption rate, and pricing within 24 hours on business days and can provide batch traceability documentation on request.
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