Thursday, October 30, 2014

Flowspec Product Spotlight: Cosmetic Walnut Shell

Beauty may be in the eyes of the beholder, but there is absolutely no reason that we can’t give Mother Nature a helping hand to keep skin looking bright and radiant as the years go by. From dirt and grime that can clog pores, to skin that inevitably wrinkles as we age, using cosmetic grade walnut shell can scrub the years away from your skin’s appearance and keep you looking youthful throughout your lifetime.
Using cosmetic grade walnut shell can scrub the years away from
your skin’s appearance and keep you looking youthful
throughout your lifetime.
This is why many cosmetic manufacturers are adding cosmetic grade walnut shell to their facial soaps and scrubs. The product’s abrasive properties, coupled with their non-toxic chemistry make crushed walnut shells an ideal product for consumers of all ages. It is 100% safe to use and can be ground into various grit sizes which gives manufacturers great latitude to use the grit that suits their needs in the manufacturing of the following products:
•Creams
•Soaps
•Scrubs
•Body Lotions
•Hand Lotions
•Peels & Masks
To help our client’s select the ideal grit for their products, we offer the following cosmetic grade walnut shell grit sizes that can be chosen depending on which part of the body the product is intended to be used upon:
•18/40
•35/60
•40/100
•60/200
•Flour Mesh #100, 200, 325, or 400
Further, consumers are increasingly seeking environmentally friendly products for their vanity cabinets. It is becoming a primary concern for them as they make their purchasing decisions, and consumers are eager to purchase products that won’t harm the water supply as they wash down the drain. Walnut shells fulfill this requirement and are 100% biodegradable. This is an aspect that you can advertise with great effectiveness within the increasingly competitive cosmetics industry.
We invite you to contact Flowspec for more information about the cosmetic grade walnut shell products we have available. Whether you need a fine flour, or something tougher with a little more grit, we have walnut shells your company has been searching for. We will be happy to tell you more about our product lines and to help you determine the quantities you need for your production runs.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Walnut Shell Blasting Media Is a Great Use for Metal Specialists

There is just something special about the sheen on a shiny piece of metal. It reflects quality, craftsmanship, and durability that few other materials can match. Unfortunately, metal is prone to all sorts of problems from dents and scratches to the worst of them all…rust. Indeed, while it may appear timeless, the beauty and strength of metal only lasts so long before it needs a little TLC to make it look like new again.
 


Whether the metal you are working on is a structural component of a building, a decorative piece of furniture, or an engine component, blasting it with walnut shell media is an effective way to clean away the gunk and grime. Indeed, it can quickly and safely remove everything from oil and grease, to dirt and rust.
This is important because the goal of any blasting operation is to protect and repair the piece without damaging it. Walnut shell media fits this bill perfectly. It is just hard enough that it can remove anything attached to the surface, but not so hard that you have to be overly concerned with pitting the piece.  Coupled with the fact that walnut shells come in a wide variety of grit sizes, they can be used to clean everything from steel girders and iron railings to precision engine parts made of titanium or aluminum.
Further, unlike other blasting media such as silica, walnut shell media isn’t toxic and won’t lead to serious health concerns. This makes it safer for your staff to use, and spent walnut shells are much easier to dispose of when you are finished with them. For these reasons among many others, walnut shells are quickly becoming the favorite for use within barrel tumbling, oil drilling, and auto repair operations.
We invite you to contact Flowspec to learn more about the walnut shell media we have available for your blasting operations. We will be happy to tell you about the various grits we have available and the ways you can incorporate our products into your operations.