Richwood Plastic Media

STANDARD MEDIA		 							  
LIGHTWEIGHT: *Less distortion of parts      *Reduces impingement on parts
ECONOMICAL: *Less cost to fill a machine   *Good cut to wear ratio
LOW NOISE:  *Reduction in DBA output
PRE-TUMBLED: * Keeps Drains Clean
QUARTZ ABRASIVES:  *RMS Improvement       *No impregnation
FRACTURE RESISTANT: *Resilient Matrix       *Reduces Lodging

RP 1000(Standard)
Super fast cut.  Consists of coarse abrasives and polyester resin.  Recommended for fast burr removal and large Radii. Has no aluminum oxide, so there is no impregnation of long-running parts.  RMS finish of about 14-18 is produced.
Brown Color - Weight 60#/cu.ft.

RP 1050 (Standard)
Fast cutting, moderate wearing media blends together quartz abrasive and polyester media.  An RMS finish of 10-14 is left on most parts.  The fast cutting is excellent for deburring and surface removal on all metals when light color and a good finish is required. 
Red Color - Weight 60#/cu.ft.

RP 2000 - Nos. 70-71 (Standard)
Industry standard, special blends of silica abrasives, good cut and wear.  Produces a galvanized style finish suitable for plating as the RMS finishes are in the 6-10 range.  
Lt. Green  Color - Weight 60#/cu.ft.
   No. 70 - Quartz abrasive.  Combines fast metal removal with good media life.
   Leaves good surface for plating.
   Forest Green Color - Weight 55#/cu.ft.
	
RP 2050 - No. 73 (Standard)	
About 5% less cut than #2000, but about 12% longer life.  Produces RMS finishes in the 6-10 range.  With proper compound, can produce decorative plating surfaces.
Tan Color - Weight 54#/cu.ft.
   No. 73 - Blend of imported quartz abrasives.  Light metal removal.  
   Outstanding media life. Surface good for decorative plating.
   Blue Color - Weight 52#/cu.ft.

   
HEAVYWEIGHT MEDIA

WASTEWATER FRIENDLY:   *Low Foam        *Fast Setting
RESIDUE FREE:     *Rinse Clean        *Good Surface for "Buffing"
FRACTURE RESISTANT:  *Resilient Matrix    *Reduces Lodging
PRE-TUMBLED:   *Keeps Drains Clear
ZIRCON ABRASIVES:  *Reduction in DBA output  *Extra Fast Cut/Good Life
                   *No Impregnation

H-10 (Heavyweight)
Blend of fine Zircon abrasives, fast metal removal with very long life.  The most effective media on the market.  LOW FOAMING MEDIA that produces a finish about 5-8 RMS.
Pastel Green Color - weight 80#/cu.ft.

H-20 (Heavyweight)
Blend of coarse and fine Zircon abrasives.  Cuts faster than H-10.  Life is acceptable.  Produces RMS of about 9-14.  LOW FOAMING MEDIA.
Pastel Blue Color - Weight 85#/cu.ft.

H-30 (Heavyweight)        
Coarse Zircon abrasives.  Low foaming but fast cutting media.  Designed for metal removal.  Matt Finish will be in the 12-18 RMS range.  LOW FOAMING MEDIA.
Pastel Red Color - Weight 90#/cu.ft.  

H-40 (Heavyweight)
Blend of coarse zircon abrasives.  Fastest cutting and shortest life of all formulations.  Recommended for large radii and metal removal aluminum.
Pastel Tan Color - Weight 85#/cu.ft.


ULTIMA MEDIA

RECIRCULATE:    *Less distortion of parts    *Reduces impingement on parts 
ECONOMICAL:    *Less cost to fill a machine   *Good cut to wear ratio
LOW NOISE:    *Reduction in DBA output
NO FOAM:    *Wastewater friendly           *No residue on parts
FRACTURE RESISTANT:    *Resilient Matrix     *Reduces Lodging
PRE-TUMBLED:   *Keeps drains clean

#1 (Ultima)
Proprietary resin combined with abrasive flours.  Designed for use with aluminum and zinc die cast parts.  Medium to low metal removal with extremely long life.  Produces good color and surface finishes in the 4-6 RMS range. 
Pink Color - 55#/cu.ft.

#2 (Ultima)
In development Stage.

#3 (Ultima)
For use on stainless steel, alloys and other metals where a bright or polished condition is called for.  Very long life with very little metal removal.
White Color - Weight 60#/cu.ft.


PRE-PLATE MEDIA		

LIGHTWEIGHT:  *Excellent for "Buffed" parts    *Reduces impingement on parts
ECONOMICAL:   *Less cost to fill a machine   *Good cut to wear ratio
LOW NOISE:    *Reduction in DBA output
QUARTZ ABRASIVES:  *RMS improvement        *No impregnation
FRACTURE RESISTANT:   *Resilient Matrix      *Reduces Lodging
PRE-TUMBLED:  *Keeps drains clean

#3271 - No. 72 (Pre-Plate)
Blend of fine silica abrasives, decent metal removal and media wear.  Produces RMS finishes in the 5-8 range, which are very suitable for decorative plating.  
Blue Color - Weight 52#/cu.ft.
    No. 72 - Multiple fine-grained silica.
    Medium metal removal.  Very good media life and surface for 
	decorative plating.
	Blue Color - Weight 52#/cu.ft.

#4000 (Pre-Plate)
Unique blend of specialty abrasives and resins.  Fair metal removal with decent media wear.  Outstanding media in high energy machines for pre-plate finishes with metal removal.

#5000 (Pre-Plate)
Proprietary soft resin and unique abrasives produces decent finishes.  Very little foam is generated.
White Color
HIGH ENERGY MACHINES 

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