{"product_id":"professional-silicon-carbide-blasting-media-100-grit-premium-grade-lei-16","title":"Professional Silicon Carbide Blasting Media - 100 Grit Premium Grade (LEI-16)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-summary-tldr\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;padding:16px;background:#f0fdf4;border-left:4px solid #16a34a;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-weight:600;color:#15803d;\"\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003eLe Lematec LEI-16 Silicon Carbide blasting media at 100 grit. Premium-grade abrasive that is harder than aluminum oxide, ideal for aggressive cutting on hard metals, ceramics, and stone. Compatible with all Le Lematec sandblasters. Price: ~$25. Factory direct from Le Lematec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-style:italic;color:#166534;\"\u003eBest for: Aggressive material removal on hard surfaces like stainless steel, titanium, and stone. Higher cutting power than standard abrasives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilicon Carbide Blasting Media 100 Grit — Aggressive Abrasive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eExperience superior cutting power with this professional-grade silicon carbide media. This #100 grit abrasive delivers exceptional surface preparation for rock polishing, rust removal, and precision finishing applications while maintaining consistent performance through multiple uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"-mt-1 [li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Cutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp silicon carbide particles for fast removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e #100 grit for controlled surface finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works in blasters and tumblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains cutting effectiveness over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Efficient material removal rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces smooth, uniform finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for rocks, metal, and coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"-mt-1 [li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eMaterial: Silicon carbide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eGrit Size: #100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eApplication: Blasting\/polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eUse With: Standard blast equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eType: Reusable abrasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003ePerfect for lapidary work, metal finishing, and surface preparation. Experience professional-grade cutting power - Add to Cart now to enhance your finishing capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Quality Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested for consistent particle size and cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Choose Silicon Carbide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicon carbide is the hardest commonly available blasting media (9.5 on the Mohs scale, just below diamond). Choose it when you need aggressive material removal: heavy rust, thick paint, heat scale, and hard coatings. It cuts 2-3x faster than aluminum oxide but creates a rougher surface profile. For delicate work or smooth finishes, choose glass bead or baking soda instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface Profile \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 grit silicon carbide produces a medium-aggressive surface profile ideal for paint adhesion and coating prep. Common applications include: steel fabrication prep, automotive frame stripping, industrial equipment refurbishment, and marine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I reuse silicon carbide media?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Silicon carbide is highly durable and can be recycled 3-5 times before the particles break down enough to reduce cutting effectiveness. Use a media classifier screen to separate dust and fines between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs silicon carbide safe for aluminum parts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilicon carbide is very aggressive and can damage soft metals like aluminum, brass, and copper. For aluminum parts, use glass bead or plastic media instead. Silicon carbide is best suited for steel, iron, and hard alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Guides \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sandblasting-media-comparison-guide\"\u003eSandblasting Media Comparison Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/best-sandblasting-media-by-application-material\"\u003eBest Media by Application \u0026amp; Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pneumatic-tool-cfm-psi-requirements-chart\"\u003eCFM \u0026amp; PSI Requirements Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"enhanced-features\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0f172a;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eWhy Professionals Choose This Tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicon Carbide — Hardest Common Abrasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 Mohs hardness (harder than aluminum oxide) — cuts through the toughest surfaces faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 Grit Medium Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced between aggressive cutting and acceptable surface finish — the most versatile grit for general-purpose blasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Angular Particles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angular grain shape cuts faster and creates deeper surface profiles than round media like glass bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The professional choice when aluminum oxide is not aggressive enough — handles hardened steel, stainless, and ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"whats-in-box\" style=\"margin-top:25px;padding:18px;background:#fefce8;border:1px solid #eab308;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#a16207;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;color:#78350f;\"\u003eSilicon carbide blasting media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;color:#78350f;\"\u003e100 grit medium grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;color:#78350f;\"\u003eResealable bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:4px;color:#78350f;\"\u003eUsage guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compatible-with\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:18px;background:#eff6ff;border:1px solid #3b82f6;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#1d4ed8;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1e40af;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSandblasters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#1e3a5f;\"\u003eAll Le Lematec sandblasters and standard blast equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1e40af;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSurfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#1e3a5f;\"\u003eHardened steel, stainless steel, glass, stone, ceramic, hard coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1e40af;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;color:#1e3a5f;\"\u003eAggressive cutting, hard surface profiling, non-ferrous metal finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"use-cases\" style=\"margin-top:15px;padding:12px;background:#f0fdf4;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e hard surface blasting, stainless steel prep, ceramic etching, aggressive cutting, premium surface profiling, industrial cleaning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is silicon carbide different from aluminum oxide?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicon carbide (SiC) is harder and sharper than aluminum oxide, making it more aggressive for cutting hard materials like stainless steel, titanium, and stone. It costs more but removes material faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat grit should I use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 grit silicon carbide is a medium-coarse abrasive ideal for aggressive surface preparation and material removal. For finer finishing work, consider brown corundum at 220 grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extra-faqs\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom:5px;color:#1e293b;\"\u003eWhen should I use silicon carbide instead of aluminum oxide?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#475569;\"\u003eSilicon carbide is harder and cuts faster — use it when aluminum oxide is too slow: hard steel, stainless steel, ceramic, and glass. It costs more per pound but removes material faster, so the cost per job can actually be lower on hard surfaces. Aluminum oxide is better for softer materials and when you want less aggressive cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom:5px;color:#1e293b;\"\u003eIs silicon carbide reusable?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#475569;\"\u003eSilicon carbide fractures into sharp fragments during use, so it actually gets sharper as it breaks down (unlike aluminum oxide which rounds off). However, the particles become smaller with each use. Expect 2-3 reuse cycles before the particle size becomes too fine for effective blasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-products-links\" style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:15px;background:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Categories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sandblaster\" style=\"color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e→ Sandblaster Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medias\" style=\"color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e→ Abrasive Media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\" style=\"color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e→ Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Setup Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoad media into your sandblaster hopper. 100 grit is a medium-coarse abrasive suitable for moderate rust removal, paint stripping, and surface profiling. Set blaster pressure to 80-100 PSI for steel and iron, reduce to 60-80 PSI for softer metals like aluminum. Maintain 4-6 inch standoff distance for aggressive work, 8-12 inches for lighter finishing. Silicon carbide is harder than aluminum oxide and cuts faster but is more expensive per use — ideal for jobs where speed matters more than media cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pro Air Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48572053782743,"sku":"LEI-16","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1911\/5479\/files\/le-lematec-silicon-carbide-sandblasting-media-100-grit-abrasive-hero_webp.jpg?v=1777773338","url":"https:\/\/swiftcove-3.myshopify.com\/products\/professional-silicon-carbide-blasting-media-100-grit-premium-grade-lei-16","provider":"Swiftcove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}