As a trusted steel shots manufacturer Kenya, we specialize in providing high-quality, precision-engineered steel abrasives designed for blasting, cleaning, peening, and surface preparation. Our steel shots manufacturing company Kenya supports key sectors including construction, metal fabrication, automotive, infrastructure, and marine industries with durable and cost-efficient steel media that meets international standards.
With growing industrial and infrastructure development in Kenya—especially around Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret—our steel shots are used for a wide range of applications including cleaning steel structures, preparing surfaces for painting, and removing rust and scale from metals.
Chemical Analysis
Carbon : 0.85% – 1.20%
Manganese: 0.90% – 1.00%
Silicon: 0.60% – 0.70%
Sulphur: 0.040% max
Phosphorus: 0.050% max
Physical Properties
Density: 7.47g/cc min. Hardness : 40-51 HRC
What Are Steel Shots?
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Steel shots are spherical metallic abrasives made from molten high-carbon steel, atomized and then heat-treated to achieve precise hardness, density, and toughness. These shots are engineered to clean and treat metal surfaces using mechanical impact energy, making them ideal for:
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Surface cleaning
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Paint and rust removal
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Descaling and deburring
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Shot peening
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Surface preparation prior to coating or painting
As a leading steel shots manufacturer Kenya, we ensure that every product batch undergoes strict quality control, offering high recyclability, consistent particle size, and minimal dust formation.
Applications of Steel Shots in Kenya
1. Shot Blasting / Cleaning
Steel shots are commonly used to:
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Remove rust, scale, paint, and oxidation from steel surfaces
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Clean containers, metal tanks, construction steel, and pipelines
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Used extensively in construction projects
2. Shot Peening
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Increases fatigue resistance by inducing compressive stress on surface layers
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Used in automotive parts, agricultural machinery, and aerospace components
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Helps extend the life of critical load-bearing components
3. Surface Preparation Before Coating
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Ensures uniform surface roughness (Ra/Rz) for adhesion
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Ideal before powder coating, galvanizing, or painting
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Common in steel fabrication, ship repair, and bridge maintenance
4. Descaling and Deburring
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Removes scale, burrs, and slag from forged or machined parts
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Used in rolling mills, foundries, and metal workshops
Our steel shots manufacturing company Kenya supports clients in industrial parks and EPZs with optimized abrasive solutions for wheel blasting systems, air-blast cabinets, and manual blast rooms.
Industries Served in Kenya
We serve a wide range of industries and infrastructure projects in Kenya:
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Construction & Steel Fabrication
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Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
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Automotive Assembly and Repair
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Oil & Gas Processing and Pipeline Maintenance
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Foundries & Casting Workshops
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Renewable Energy Sector
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Power Transmission and Rail Projects
Steel Shot Blasting Technology
Steel shot blasting is performed using:
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Centrifugal wheel blasting machines for large volume work
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Compressed air-blast systems for localized or precision cleaning
Advantages:
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High productivity and cleaning efficiency
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Low dust generation for safer working conditions
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Improved coating adhesion on blasted surfaces
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Environmentally sustainable compared to sandblasting
Shot Size & Finish Guide:
Shot Size | Applications | Resulting Finish |
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S110–S230 | Automotive, light machinery | Fine surface finish |
S280–S460 | Structural steel, tanks | Medium profile |
S550–S780 | Ship hulls, heavy castings | Rough cleaning & texture |
As a steel shots manufacturing company Kenya, we help clients choose the right size and hardness for their application, equipment, and surface requirements.
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