We can provide types of sand including silica sand, garnet sand, olivine sand, and nepheline syenite. Our products are used for applications ranging from sandblasting to filtration. We have been a leading supplier of abrasives for more than 40 years. We understand the unique needs of your business and will draw on our extensive experience to find the best products for you. We also offer sandblasting equipment and a variety of other abrasives including crushed walnut shells, glass beads, steel shot, steel grit, and more. Call us today to get more information on all our products.
Sand
Silica Sand
Silica sand is often used in building products, filtration and construction. Silica sand typically has round grains and hardness ratings of 6 to 7 Mohs.
Garnet sand
Garnet is a cost-effective option as it has a high hardness rating which allows for reuse. It features low dust levels. It is environmentally safe and often used in applications where there is a risk for contamination of nearby bodies of water. Garnet has a hardness of 7 to 8 Mohs.
Olivine sand
Olivine sand, also known by the trademark name Green Lightning, is made from dunite rock, and is a magnesium iron silicate. It has a sub-angular shape that provides fast stripping due to its sharp angles. It is often used for cleaning the exteriors of buildings and various concrete surfaces. It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 Mohs.
Nepheline syenite
Nepheline syenite, also known as White Lightning, is softer than many silica sands so it offers a smooth finish. It is often used in automotive body sandblasting applications. It has a hardness of 6.0 Mohs.
Sand industries
We provide sand for industries including sandblasting, foundry, filtration and water jet cutting. Our products are used in applications ranging from removal of graffiti to preparing surfaces for painting and coatings. We have the experience to understand the requirements of your business.
Sand expertise
Allredi Canada has been abrasives for more than 40 years. We will lend our expertise in providing the most appropriate and cost affective options for your needs.
