4Glass beads are divided into different types based on their type of application in industries. And based on the type of coating and particle size distribution, they are divided into uncoated and coated. Because of their unique and good properties, they have many applications in the chemical and petroleum industries.
Drop-on glass beads
Drop on glass beads are for cold colors and are produced from 125 to 710 microns. They are applied after pouring warm or cold traffic paint. In fact, they are sprayed uniformly on the traffic paint with different shades, which also has its own ways and methods. The grain size of the drop-on glass beads must meet the EN 1423 international standard.
Pre-mix glass beads are for warm paint and are usually produced from 125 to 710 microns. They are usually used for warm paint, and we use them for road marking. These beads are durable and visible at night. Pre-mixed glass beads also meet the EN 1424 European standard.
Glass beads production method
It is produced by melting glass in a pressure furnace and passing it through special sieves.
Glass beads quality
The best type of glass beads are in the form of powder and spherical shape and without fracture, or their degree of fracture is very low. There should be no bubbles or a few of them.
Applications of Glass beads
Blasting
Glass bead blasting is a way of abrasive blasting that creates an appealing satin finish and may be applied for different purposes. It is made of lead-free soda lime-type glass in the shape of spherical balls. The smooth, bright finish produced by glass bead blasting contrasts with the more angular abrasives’ matte appearance.
Lubricant
A mud additive is used in the wellbore to reduce torque (rotary friction) and drag (axial friction) and lubricate bit bearings if they are not sealed. Lubricants can be solids (glass beads, nut hulls, plastic beads, and graphite) or liquids (synthetic fluids, oils, modified vegetable oils, glycols, surfactants, and fatty-acid soaps).
Drilling industry
Glass beads operate as miniature bearings to minimize stress and pressure. They do not generate any chemical reaction, extending the life of the drill bit and resulting in less drilling and increased drilling capacity.
Filler
Glass filler beads improve the surface quality and abrasion resistance while increasing stiffness and pressure resistance. Because of their isotropy, glass filler beads prevent warping, shrinking, and sink marks in injection molding materials. They are most commonly found in technical components, interior, and exterior automotive parts, and 3D printed materials.
Decoration
You can use glass beads to fill empty and useless vases in your house, you can also use them for bowls and mason jars as decorations for your birdbaths and aquariums.
Road marking glass beads price
We at luminerals try our best to provide you with the best quality road marking glass beads at a fair price. We are a Glass beads manufacturer that can produce various types of glass beads, and the quality of our products is guaranteed. So if you have any kind of question about road marking glass beads and other types of glass beads, just contact us, and we will give you an answer as soon as possible. Keep in mind that we also provide a wide range of different glass products other than glass beads like glass powders or float glass.
