Using Walnut Shells for Jewelry Purposes

Walnut shell jewelry is just one of the many new and creative ways that walnut shells are being up-cycled for regular use. By slicing the shell into sections, it’s possible to create beautiful pieces that can be polished to a deep brown hue and then joined using copper, silver, or gold wire. The result is a marvelously eclectic piece of jewelry that is sure to be noticed and admired. Whether used to create a long necklace, a stunning pair of earrings, or a simple pendant, the results are sure to impress whoever is fortunate enough to wear walnut shell jewelry.

Walnut shell jewelry is just one of the many new
and creative ways that walnut shells are
being up-cycled for regular use.

In Asian cultures, the use of walnuts carries with it considerable spiritual implications. It is believed that walnut shells are intertwined with the natural world and provide protection from spirits and harm. This is one reason that walnuts, and walnut shells, feature prominently within many designs. And, because no two walnut shells are identical, every piece of jewelry created will have its own unique appearance and color. This means that two people can stand right beside each other wearing walnut shell jewelry and still be wearing entirely unique pieces.

Of course, walnut shells can also be used in the production of other jewelry. With the right grit, it’s easy to polish newly produced pieces, or to remove rust and damage from older pieces such as watches, belt buckles, etc. that are being refurbished. The abrasive nature of the walnut shell can easily remove surface damage without damaging the underlying metal structure of the jewelry. Further, walnut shells are not so abrasive that you have to worry about them causing damage to gemstones such as diamonds or rubies.

For more information about walnut shell jewelry and the many applications of walnut shells, we invite you to contact Flowspec by sending us a message. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and to help guide you to the right walnut shells for your needs.

How To Use Walnut Shells For Rust Removal?

Rust. There is no four letter word in the English language that brings with it such a level of concern or consternation. Not only is rust detrimental to the appearance of everything from vehicles to patio furniture, it can be hazardous to mechanical components such as engines, axles, and transmissions which can leak, freeze up, and fall apart as they rust out. Fortunately, removing rest is something that crushed walnut shells can help you accomplish in an eco-friendly and cost-efficient manner.

Crushed walnut shells are sufficiently hard enough
to remove rust from the surface of metal without
damaging the intact metal beneath.

Crushed walnut shells are sufficiently hard enough (MOH 3.5) to remove rust from the surface of metal without damaging the intact metal beneath. This makes it ideal for removing surface rust for painting or refinishing, as well as for preparing large holes for welding or other repairs.

To utilize in blasting, the walnut shells simply need to be added into the hopper of your abrasive blaster. There is no other special equipment or preparation required. Depending on the size of the material you are working on, you can easily adjust the grit size and the stream speed to suit your needs perfectly. Further, crushed walnut shells can be used within tumblers and other polishing devices to remove rust from nuts, bolts, screws, and other small and hard to handle objects.

Furthermore, because walnut shells do not absorb moisture, they can be used and reused many times before they need replaced. Their multi-faceted surface means they maintain effectiveness longer, and because they are non-toxic you don’t need any specialized operating equipment or clean-up procedures. For businesses seeking to “green up” their operations, crushed walnut shells provide a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution. As long as you remove the rust and other debris from within the grit pile, there will be absolutely no loss of effectiveness or eco-friendly benefits from the repeated use of the shells.

Flowspec has been providing clients around the world with the finest quality crushed walnut shells available. We invite you to contact us for more information about the products we offer and the shipping options we have available.

Need a Good, Safe Polishing Media? Try Crushed Walnut Shells

There’s always a dilemma when you’re looking for an effective polishing media. On the one hand, you want something strong to get rid of tough grime and stains. At the same time, you need something that’s gentle enough to avoid scratching more delicate and fragile surfaces. With crushed walnut shells from Flowspec, you get the best of both worlds. This multi-tasking material has many uses and is available in many different grit sizes for the tough jobs around your home.

Crushed walnut shells have many applications 

as a polishing media, as their different consistencies 

enable you to polish items like fine metals, eyeglasses 

lenses, and decorative stones.

Our products developed from crushed walnut shells have many applications as a polishing media. Different consistencies enable you to polish fine metals, eyeglasses lenses and decorative stones. However, the products are safe enough to shine up ivory and coral without damaging the surfaces. You can even use this media to polish up fine gem stones, turquoise and other jewelry pieces. In fact, walnut shell polishing products are considering a “soft polishing” media because they don’t damage underlying layers of the object.

At the same time, Flowspec products have the strength and durability to remove rust, corrosion, tarnish and other difficult-to-remove materials. Our crushed walnut shells will polish away the surface without affecting the fine metal, alloys or mechanical equipment underneath. These products can handle the tough jobs, yet you don’t risk ruining what lies beneath.

Flowspec crushed walnut shell products are also able to be used with excellent results in applications where you want to avoid flammable or harsh solvents. This is due to this polishing media’s angular, multi-faceted qualities. Another advantage is that the material doesn’t require a liquid application, thereby avoiding lengthy drying times. Plus, the technology behind crushed walnut shells as a polishing formula prevents the dust that typically accompanies other products.

The powerful, polishing media formulas available from Flowspec enable you to safely clean the toughest grime from the most fragile surfaces in your home. The crushed walnut shells that our products are developed from are also organic, renewable and sustainable, so you’ll be supporting environmentally-sound initiatives at the same time. Please visit our website to hear more about this versatile material and its many applications.

Having a litter box in the home is a convenient method for handling pet feces and urine without having to expose them to the risks of the outdoors. That said, not all litter boxes are equal to one another, not least because the choice of litter can have enormous impact on the results. In particular, if you are searching for litter to use with your litter box, consider getting walnut shell litter rather than what you are already using.

Consider these benefits of using walnut shell litter:

•First, Flowspec litter made using walnut shells is 100 percent natural, making it safe for use under a wider range of circumstances than litter made using more hazardous materials.

•Second, walnut shell litter has been ground to produce a uniform size, thus ensuring that dust cannot enter the air of the living environment. This is of critical importance for the continuing health of both the pet and the homeowner.

•Furthermore, Flowspec litter does not absorb the moisture that can be found in pet feces and urine, thus further reducing the chance of contamination via stated sources. It helps that the natural characteristics of walnut shells also serve to minimize the number of bacteria and other potentially harmful microorganisms.

•Walnut shell litter is practical to use for a number of animal species. For example, it is lighter than sand and a number of other materials that see common use in litter. Combined with its refusal to cling and clump to other materials, this makes it that much easier to clean out and then compost on a regular basis.

•At the same time, Flowspec litter is both gentle and loose, making it well-suited for creating a comfortable living environment for pets, particularly when said animals come from desert environments.

•Given these benefits, it should come as no surprise to learn that walnut shell litter is compatible with numerous animal species. Examples include but are not limited to cats, birds, snakes, lizards, and other reptiles.

Please contact us at Flowspec for more information about how using our products made using walnut shells can enrich someone’s life.

Ways to Use Walnut Shell Polishing Media

Although it can come as a bit of a surprise to learn, walnut shells are a raw material that can be made into a number of useful and interesting products for use in a range of applications. One excellent example is something called walnut shell polishing media.

Like its name suggests, walnut shell polishing media consists of walnut shells that have been crushed into small pieces for the purpose of polishing. Walnut shell polishing media is useful in that it is both natural and non-toxic, while remaining both strong enough and tough enough to get the job done. In short, walnut shell polishing media is not only the environmentally friendly option, but also the practical option.

Of course, since not all pieces of crushed walnut shells are well-suited to the same tasks and the same materials, the walnut shell polishing media comes sorted into a number of sizes that run the gamut from coarse to fine and extra fine.

Here are some examples of how a polishing media made using crushed walnut shells can be put to good use:

•Items made of molded metal tend not to come out of their molds in perfect condition. For example, either the item has smaller bits of metal clinging to its surface or has rough surfaces that need to be smoothened out before it can be put to use. Crushed walnut shells are perfect for polishing such items into a usable state.

•That said, metal items tend to accrue signs of wear and tear over time, with examples ranging from scratches to pits. A second go with a polishing media made of crushed walnut shells is useful for removing such blemishes without damaging their finish.

•Finer grades of crushed walnut shells can be used to polish more delicate items such as glass lens and fine metals without wearing them away in the process. In fact, it can even be used to make coral, ivory, and other precious objects truly shine in the spotlight.

For more information about the usefulness of crushed walnut shells in polishing, please contact Flowspec to speak with our representatives.

What is Walnut Shell Blasting Media?

For people unfamiliar with the concept, blasting refers to the practice of propelling material called media using pressure in the effort to shape a surface to the needs of the user. Examples include but are not limited to smoothening rough surfaces, roughening smooth surfaces, and even removing contaminants clinging to surfaces. As a method, blasting has much to recommend it, not least because it is both efficient and effective.

Of course, the blasting process needs to use the right media to produce the best results. Unfortunately, most of the media that see common use have problems that make them either unpleasant or even inimical to human health. For example, some are corrosive, while others can become serious irritants when breathed in.

This is where walnut shell blasting media comes in.

As its name suggests, walnut shell blasting media is made using crushed walnut shells. Its choice of raw material provides it with the abrasive surfaces needed to be useful in blasting, plus a number of other important benefits such as an angular shape, a multi-faceted surface, and outstanding toughness under pressure. However, in spite of these characteristics, walnut shell blasting media is both biodegradable and non-corrosive. More than enough to make it a softer, gentler and more eco-conscious substitute for more common media such as sand.

In short, if you have surfaces that are in need of a thorough cleaning, then walnut shell blasting media should be your medium of choice. Despite its softer and gentler nature, it is more than enough to scour paint, coatings, and contaminants from a range of surfaces such as glass, metal, stone, wood, and plastic. At the same time, that same softness and gentleness also make it suitable for use in more delicate tasks such as polishing careworn jewelry and removing flash clinging to parts fresh from the mold. Since the media comes in a number of sizes, you can simply choose the one that is best-suited to your needs.

For more information about this and other products made using walnut shells, please contact us at Flowspec to speak with one of our representatives.

Walnut Shell Filter for Oil Removal

General
Although filtering is the best way of removing the suspended solids in the water, adopting normal filtering process as to oily sewage, the effect is little. Along with the oil field has more and more high request on the injected water purity, we develop the new generation oil filtering equipment after years’ continuously explore and research. It is HY new generation oil filtering equipment, which is the ideal choice for all oily waste water treatment. And now, HY walnut shell filter is playing large role in oil sewage treatment project in different industries.



HY Walnut Shell Filter

Walnut Shell Filters How it Works
HY walnut shell filter use walnut shells which are specially processed as its filtering media, because walnut shells special advantages as follows:
1. Walnut shells have strong oil adsorption capacity; it can adsorb most of the oil in the oily sewage.
2. Walnut shells can renewable after back washing; so that walnut shell filter media can be used again, saving water treatment costs.
3. Walnut shells have strong pressure resistance; its pressure resistance is 23.4kgf/cm2.
4. The chemical properties of the walnut shells are stable; it is almost not dissolved in acid and alkali solutions.
5. The hardness of walnut shells is high, and its wear resistance is good too; it can be used for long time.
6. Walnut shells have strong adsorption and pollutant catching capacity (adsorption rate 25-53%)
7. Walnut shells are hydrophilic well, but oil immersion resistant.
8. Because the specific gravity of the walnut shell filter media is little bigger than that of water (1.225g/cm3), it is easy for back washing and regeneration.
The excellent feature of HY walnut shell filter is adopting water before filtering to take back washing, no needing with help of air supply or chemicals. The running costs of walnut shell filter is low, and easy management. The back washing strength of walnut shell filter is small, but the effect is good. Because the walnut shell filter media is nonperishable, its service life is long. And according to water quality requirement, the walnut shell filter can work separately or in series.
Walnut Shell Filter Operation

Filtering Media Type		Silica Sand	Walnut Shell
Filtering Effect	Oil Removal Rate (%)	40-50	82-93
	Suspended Solids Removal Rate (%)	50-65	85-96
Filtering Speed (m/h)		8-12	25-30
Backwashing Strength (L/S.m2)		16	6-7
Filtering Media Maintenance Method		Replace for new every 2-3 years	Add 10% every year

How does a Walnut Shell Filter work
Walnut shell filter is one type of separation equipment which adopts filtration separation principle and oil resistance filtering media-walnut shells. It is mainly made up of filtering system, washing system and control system (one is automatic while the other is manual). When filtering, the water sewage flow is from up to down, passing through water distributor, filtering media bedding and water collector, and then one time of filtering finishes. When backwashing, the agitator turns over walnut shell filtering media, the water flow is from down to up, making the walnut shell filtering media be washed and regenerated thoroughly.
Technical Specifications

Model	Treated Capacity (m3/h)	Tank Size (mm)	Filtering Area (m2)	Matched Pump Model	Head (m)	Power (kW)	Agitator (kW)
HY-800	10	800	0.5	IS50-32-200A	35	4	4
HY-1000	20	1000	0.79	IS65-40-200A	38	7.5
HY-1200	30	1200	1.13	IS80-65-160A	25	7.5
HY-1600	50	1600	2.010	IS80-50-200	45	15	5.5
HY-2000	80	2000	3.14	IS100-65-200A	38	18.5	11
HY-2400	110	2400	4.52	IS100-65-200	45	22	20
HY-2600	130	2600	5.306	IS150-125-400A	38	37	22
HY-2800	150	2800	6.154	IS150-125-400A	38	37	30
HY-3000	190	3000	7.065	IS150-125-315	32	30	30

HY800-HY1600 Installation Drawing

Connection Dimensions for HY-800 ~ HY-1600

1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Manhole	Filtering Inlet /Backwashing Outlet	Bleed Line	Sight Glass	Filtering Outlet /Backwashing Inlet	Pressure Gauge after Filtering	Pressure Gauge before Filtering

Ø	Ø1	H	H1	H2	H3	L	b	1	2	6	n
2000	2100	3750	245	150	100	600	32	DN150	DN32	DN150	8
2400	2500	3960	257		130	700		DN200		DN200
2600	2716	4328	344		150	700
2800	2900	4100	270		160	800
3000	3120	4630	350		280	820		DN300		DN300	12

Connection Dimensions for HY-2000 ~ HY-3000

HY2000-HY3000 Installation Drawing

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Filtering Inlet /Backwashing Outlet	Bleed Line	Manhole	Access Hole	Sight Glass	Filtering Outlet /Backwashing Inlet	Pressure Gauge before Filtering	Pressure Gauge after Filtering

Ø	Ø1	H	H1	H2	H3	L	b	1	2	6	n
2000	2100	3750	245	150	100	600	32	DN150	DN32	DN150	8
2400	2500	3960	257		130	700		DN200		DN200
2600	2716	4328	344		150	700
2800	2900	4100	270		160	800
3000	3120	4630	350		280	820		DN300		DN300	12

Walnut Shell Filter in Series

Installation Diagamof Walnut Shell Filter in Series

1	Valve for inlet before filtering
2	Inlet for Pre-filtration tank
3	Valve for backwashing outlet of refined filtration tank
4	Valve for backwashing inlet of pre-filtration tank
5	Vent valve for pre-filtration tank
6	Inlet valve for filtering of refined filtration tank
7	Outlet valve for backwashing of refined filtration tank
8	Inlet valve for backwashing of refined filtration tank
9	Vent valve
10	Outlet valve after filtering
11	Outlet valve for backwashing before pump
12	Exhaust valve

We invite you to contact Flowspec for walnut shell filter media suppliers about the walnut shell filter and walnut shell filter media. We have walnut shells filter and walnut shell filter media 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.

Because of the mess and stress involved with stripping paint and removing rust, theses tasks often fall into the category of “chores most people want to avoid.” However, it is possible to make these chores a lot less daunting. Whether you are rebuilding a car, repairing a boat, or refinishing a railing, using walnut shell blasting media can make stripping paint and removing rust considerably less onerous.

Boats

As sturdy as they may look, boats are very delicate machines. From their fiberglass hulls to their aluminum railings, they require considerable care and maintenance. Walnut shell blasting media is an ideal choice for removing paint from the hull or decking because it is abrasive enough to remove paint and rust without scratching or pitting the underlying surface.

Classic Vehicles

No one loves their cars more than classic car collectors. Unfortunately, most classic cars contain a considerable amount of steel which means that over time rust can become a real problem. It quite literally eats away at a classic car owner’s investment. Because of the many angles and crevices that can be found on vehicles, removing rust and old paint safely can be a time consuming and costly affair. Blasting it with walnut shell media can get the job done safely and efficiently. This makes it a cost-effective solution that is appealing to both body shops and private collectors.

Household Needs

From wrought iron railings to redwood decks, walnut shell blasting media can be sprayed without risking damage to these expensive features. Further, because walnut shells are non-toxic and biodegradable, you don’t have to worry about gathering them up after it has been sprayed. This makes using walnut shell media a much better option than silica based abrasives which can harm birds and small mammals should they ingest them.

Contact Flowspec for more information about the many ways that walnut shell blasting media blows away the competition. We will be happy to answer your questions and tell you about the variety of options and grit sizes we have available for use within your operations.

Mechanics: Clean Engines and Transmission with Walnut Shell Blasting

From grease and gunk, to oil and dirt, engines can get dirty very quickly. Over time, these contaminants can slow an engine down and decrease the performance of the vehicle. While it is relatively easy to clean up oil residue and debris on the surface, cleaning the inside of an engine requires considerable TLC. That is why mechanics who work on everything from passenger vehicles to big rigs rely on walnut shell blasting to get their motors running the way they want them to.

 

Within the engine there are a number of places where it’s necessary to clean up oil residue and other fluids that build up to block everything from intake valves and piston springs, to cylinders and cam shafts. Cleaning these parts quickly and efficiently without damaging them can be tricky because if they are damaged the engine won’t operate properly.

Walnut shell blasting provides the perfect solution to this concern as they are just the right hardness to remove gunk and grime without damaging the surface of the metal whether it is being sprayed on steel, titanium or alloy aluminum.  And, since walnut shells come in a wide variety of grit sizes it is easy to increase or decrease the size of the grit depending on which parts you are cleaning.

Finally, environmental concerns are another significant reason that repair shops are increasing their use of walnut shell blasting mediums as opposed to chemical cleaning solutions. With walnut shells, there are no toxic messes to contain or dispose of. This makes using walnuts less costly to a shop’s operations and allows the shop to advertise the eco-friendly benefits of using their services. This is an important consideration as an increasing number of American consumers are seeking solutions to their transportation needs that don’t harm the environment.

We invite you to contact Flowspec to learn more about the ways walnut shell blasting medium can be used in your operations. We will be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about the walnut shell products we have available to you.

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.

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.

Facts and Myths about Walnut Shell Kitty Litter

Cats are notorious for lounging about and enjoying the good life. From fancy foods to cutesy playthings, they are rather discerning in their preferences. The same is true with their litter boxes, and pet owners will want to make sure that their catbox is lined with walnut shell kitty litter the next time their kitty needs to do their business. Here are some quick facts for you to consider as you gear up to produce a kitty litter your customers and their cats will rave about.

 

walnut shell cat litter



Myth: Walnut shell kitty litter is toxic.

Fact: Black walnut and English walnut shells are toxic, while other walnut shells are not. Black walnut and English walnut produce a chemical known as Juglone which can be toxic if ingested. For that reason, we do not recommend the use of Black or English walnut in the production of kitty litter.

Myth: Walnut shell kitty litter is dusty and will track all over the house.

Fact: Clay litters throw off silica dust with ease. However, walnut shell kitty litters are dust free and their hard and firm texture makes it virtually impossible for them to generate dust. It also makes it very difficult for the kitty litter to stick to a pet’s paws, which means it is highly unlikely that they’ll track it through the house.

Myth: Walnut based kitty litters don’t absorb moisture and odors.

Fact: When combined in the right formula, walnut based kitty litters are anywhere from 2 to 6 times better at controlling odor and moisture than their clay counterparts.

Myth: Walnut shells are not biodegradable or compostable.

Fact: Walnut shells are compostable and biodegradable if they are not placed within plastic bags and landfilled. Research has shown that landfilling both food and pet waste hinders the natural biodegradation process. However, if disposed of within a composter, walnut shell kitty litter is 100% biodegradable and a valuable source of nutrients within a garden.

To learn more about walnut shell kitty litter, contact Flowspec by sending us a message. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and give you more information to review.

Dry Skin: Causes and Remedies

No matter what time of year or weather conditions you face, there are always factors that can cause your skin to become dry, flaky, and itchy. At its worst, dry skin can even result in cracking and bleeding, both of which are unsightly and can cause infection. Many organic remedies, such as Flowspec’s ground walnut shells for soap, can alleviate the problems and soothe your parched skin. Take a look at some of the more common causes for this affliction to see how these products can even help you prevent problems before they occur.

 

 

Cold, Dry Weather: Wind and frigid temperatures can take a toll on your skin because these conditions bring lower humidity levels than those it typically thrives in. This is especially for your hands and face, which are the most exposed areas. With proper care, including soap formulas that incorporate ground walnut shells, you can rejuvenate your skin in the winter and re-introduce the moisture it so desperately needs to stay healthy.

Hot, Steamy Showers: Just as with cold weather, the steam robs your skin of moisture and can cause it to become dry and cracked. If you do indulge in a hot shower to relax or soothe sore muscles, your skin may look grey and flaky afterwards because the outer layers haven’t been properly shed. Ground walnut shells are an excellent exfoliant to help whisk away this dry skin and make way for the fresh, new layer underneath.

Harsh Body Soaps: Some cleansing formulas intended to remove excess oil from skin can actually cause more damage. Instead of abrasive soaps, use a natural cleanser that incorporates ground walnut shells to gently exfoliate oils and dry skin away without harsh chemicals.

With these tips on the top causes and remedies of dry skin, you can save yourself a significant amount of discomfort and pain. One of the most effective treatments for soothing skin is using ground walnut shells for soap when getting cleaned up. Please visit the Flowspec website to find out more about the vast benefits of using walnut shells for all uses around the house.

Flowspec: Industry Leader in Manufacturing and Distributing Walnut Shells

Business success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes the right combination of people, product, and perseverance to become the best. At Flowspec, we don’t take our success for granted because we know just how much work it took to become the global leader we are today.

In the early 80′s, few people thought that walnut shells could compete with silica and chemical-based agents. Engineers and scientists spent vast amounts of time, and considerable resources developing everything from synthetic oil filters and blasting media to cosmetic exfoliating ingredients. While these efforts generated some remarkable products, the reality is that Mother Nature had already perfected the process and created a natural agricultural sub-product that was superior and less damaging to the environment.

 



At Flowspec, our crushed walnut shells can be ground to a wide variety of grit sizes without losing any of their effectiveness. This makes them ideal for use in the following applications:

•As an exfoliate within cosmetics and soaps.
•As a non-toxic pet litter for use within litter boxes or aquariums.
•As an abrasive blasting media safe for use on plastics, metals, and ceramics.
•As an effective purification agent ideally suited for oil drilling operations.
•As a porosity enhancer for use with grinding wheels and ceramics.

That’s just the short list of known and potential applications that stretches page after page. As more and more industries seek cost-effective and eco-friendly options for their operations, we are quite certain that this list will continue to grow. As engineers and scientists will no doubt continue to develop methods of using crushed walnut shells even more effectively, we look forward to supplying the raw product their industries require.

Since 1981, Flowspec has been supplying crushed walnut shells to industries around the world. We take great pride in the manufacturing and distribution networks we have built over the years, and we would be more than happy to discuss the many ways our products can benefit your business. We invite you to contact us with your questions and to schedule a time to speak with a representative in greater detail about your specific needs.

Walnut Shell Blasting: Better for Your Machinery

Machinery is expensive to purchase, and it’s even more expensive to replace machinery that hasn’t been properly maintained. When it comes to heavy equipment, the environment most machinery operates in is dirty, dusty, and damp. Over time, this damages protective coatings. If that damage isn’t repaired, the costs from corrosion and rust can really add up.

 

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For that reason, virtually all businesses that operate heavy machinery repaint their equipment from time to time. The process requires sandblasting the machine, then applying a new protective finish. But sandblasting via silica media can also damage equipment. That’s why using crushed walnut shells for sandblasting offers a much better alternative.

Using crushed walnut shells for sandblasting removes the risk that the equipment will be damaged. Plus, because it’s not a silica-based product, the health risks of inhaling silicate is non-existent. This makes it a healthy, eco-safe alternative that is equally as effective as traditional sandblasting media.

Further, because walnut shells can be ground to the requested size, it’s easy to tailor the size of the particulates. This allows you to select the right size media for the piece of machinery that is being cleaned. This is one of the reasons that it’s easy to use crushed walnut shells for sandblasting truck engines, oil rigs, storage tanks, farm equipment, etc.

Most importantly, it stays dry. Because it is non-porous, crushed walnut shells won’t absorb moisture. This means they won’t lose effectiveness and will continue to provide high-grade sandblasting properties longer than other media will. This reduces the need to replace the media you are using, which in turn reduces your overall maintenance costs. That’s something that we are sure will most certainly make everyone in the company smile.

Flowspec has a number of crushed walnut shell options for you to select from. Whether you require a fine, or a coarse grain, for use in your sandblasting operations, we would be happy to tell you all about them. We invite you to contact us with your questions, and we’ll be happy to give you the answers you are searching for.

Making Use of Exfoliants: Walnut Shells for Healthier Soaps

Consumers are increasingly making eco-friendly decisions when they shop. Not only are they concerned with the quality of the environment, but they are concerned with the sheer number of chemicals being used as ingredients in the products they utilize. To that end, it’s a wise idea for your business to begin using ground walnut shells for soap production.

Ground walnut shells are available in a variety of particulate sizes, which means they can be used for everything from facial scrubs to foot scrubs. This versatility makes it possible to incorporate them within a wide range of cosmetic products that will appeal to your clientele.

 

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In fact, using ground walnut shells for soap comes with the following benefits that your customers are sure to appreciate:
1.They are non-toxic. Because they are a natural product that will biodegrade in the environment, consumers don’t have to worry about them polluting waterways or damaging sewer systems as they pass through them.
2.They are gentle, but effective. Because shells have a hardness of 4-5 on the MOHS scale, they are capable of removing dead skin without damaging the healthy skin beneath it. This means that your clients will enjoy healthier, more vibrant skin without worrying about over-exfoliating.
3.They are an eco-friendly dream. Because ground walnut shells are the natural byproduct of nut production, using them in soap production just makes sense. It keeps them out of landfills while giving your clients one more reason to select products manufactured with walnut shells.
4.They won’t affect other ingredients. Ground walnut shells are stable when mixed within the soap formula. In fact, they help stabilize the overall formula which prolongs the products shelf life and gives your clients a soap they don’t have to worry about spoiling during storage.

In the end, using ground walnut shells for soap production simply makes sense. It also makes dollars and cents for your business while you create products with a fabulous sense of scent. In fact, to find out how much sense and cents it makes to use ground walnut shells, we invite you to contact Flowspec with your questions.

How Walnut Shells Can Improve the Quality of Soaps

From fragrances to colors, there simply isn’t a shortage of soap formulas available for consumers to select from. While most of the ingredients added to soap formulas are designed to make them smell good, there are a few that are included to make them more effective at getting people clean.

 

 

Among these ingredients, using ground walnut shells for soap production is one of the best decisions your business can make. This is because crushed walnut shells provide exfoliating benefits that are simply hard to beat by comparable options. In fact, the angular shape and MOHS hardness of 4-5 of shells makes them ideal for soaps. And, since walnut shells are not as damaging to skin as silica abrasives, they provide a better, more appealing product for your customers to enjoy. Additionally, shells are an effective abrasive regardless of if they are ground fine as flour, or large enough to be seen with the naked eye. Either way, they can be included without losing any of their abrasive properties.

Of course, including ground walnut shells is not as simple as taking the shells and mixing them into the soap formula. Because they are a natural product, the shells must be irradiated first to ensure that no bacteria make it into the batch. This sterilizes them and gives them an extremely long shelf life, which in turn helps to stabilize the finished soap without affecting the other ingredients that have been used in production.

Further, as consumers become more eco-conscious, the idea of washing thousands of tons of silica sand down their drains is becoming an increasingly unpleasant choice. This is causing more and more consumers to turn to eco-friendly options when it comes to their cosmetic products. Ground walnut shells give them the exfoliating benefits they want, without the toxic byproducts and environmental hazards that other silica based abrasive soaps create.

For more information about using ground walnut shells for soap, contact Flowspec and we will be happy to answer your questions and give you all the details you need.

Clean Up Oil Residue with Crushed Walnut Shells

Figuring out how to effectively clean up oil residue has been a problem engineers have grappled with ever since the first oil wells were drilled in the 1850′s. Over the years, a variety of methods and technologies have been employed, but many of these caused just as many messes as the oil itself.

 



 

What engineers didn’t know was that the solution to the problem of oil residue was quite literally growing on trees all around them.  Through a process of trial and error, it was determined that crushed walnut shells were highly effective at removing oil and suspended solids from produced water, waste, and refinery effluent. In fact, crushed walnut shells are more efficient at this task than traditional sand filters. Further, crushed walnut shell filters are lighter than sand filters, which means that they are easier to install and leave a smaller footprint behind them. This makes them ideal for offshore drilling operations, and for drilling in remote areas on land.

Crushed walnut shells are able to clean up oil residue because of the following attributes:
•Walnut shells provide a superior effluent quality and allow for longer filtration runs. This allows for the removal of up to 98% of contaminants and suspended solids.
•A walnut shell filter utilizes raw processed water and/or gas for back washing. This removes the need for additional equipment.
•Walnut shell filters function at twice the flux rate of traditional sand filters.

Combined, these attributes make crushed walnut shell filters highly attractive. Not only are they more efficient, but they are more cost effective to operate. Further, because walnut shells are chemically inert, they will not react with the oils or solids they come into contact with. This means that they can be used, cleaned, and reused many times over before they need to be replaced.

While drilling for oil will always be a dirty business, crushed walnut shell filters make that process considerably cleaner and a lot less harmful on the environment. That’s why we invite you to contact Flowspec to learn more about our crushed walnut shell filters and their industrial applications.

Natural Exfoliants: Use Ground Walnut Shells In Your Soap

 



Everyone likes to have clean and healthy skin. From celebrities and superstars, to soccer moms and CEO's, healthy looking skin is something every one of us desires. To that end, beauty product manufacturers the world over have responded with an ever increasing line-up of exfoliating products that contain ground walnut shells. 

From creams and scrubs, to soaps and cleansers, ground walnut shells are a powerful abrasive that is a highly effective exfoliant. Importantly, ground walnut shells can be incorporated in a wide variety of coarseness options depending on whether they're being used in a facial scrub or a body scrub. This makes them a highly diverse option that allows companies to easily adjust the particle sizes they want to include within their beauty products.  

Further, many consumers are beginning to understand the health benefits of walnuts. Indeed, you might say they're going a little nutty as they discover the health benefits of consuming walnuts, using walnut oil to remove dark circles under their eyes, and of course, using soaps containing crushed walnuts to remove dead skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the mirror.

Because of this, it's not surprising that many manufacturers have turned to using ground walnut shells for soap-based exfoliating products. It is also because ground walnut shells are less expensive, all natural, and non-toxic. The cumulative result is a finished soap that consumers know is safe to use, highly effective at removing dead skin, and won't harm the environment as it washes down the drain.

That is important to note and significant because today's consumer is more eco-conscious than ever. Their purchasing decisions are based in equal measure on cost, brand reputation, and environmental impact. Thus, companies who use ground walnut shells for soap are in an ideal position to advertise these aspects of their products to their potential customers. 

Using ground walnut shells for soap production is something that Flowspec has been doing since 1981. We invite you to contact us to learn more about the ways we can help you incorporate walnut shells into the products you are selling within the marketplace.

How Walnut Shells Help With Sand Blasting



Things get dirty with time and usage. From gears and pipes, to tools and structures, these things must be cleaned off and maintained so that they can last long into the future.  An easy way to do this is to use crushed walnut shellsfor sandblasting them so that they can be refurbished to look and function like they're brand new.

For years, sandblasting was conducted primarily with silica based blasting media. While effective, it was not a terribly environmentally friendly practice. In fact, it isn't a terribly healthy practice and it can lead to health problems such as silicosis. That's just one of the many reasons that many companies have shifted away from silica based blasting media and are now using crushed walnut shells for sandblasting.

Another benefit of using crushed walnut shells is that they are non-corrosive and gentler on wood, metal, and plastic than other blasting media. This means the risk of damaging these materials is far less. Further, walnut shells can be reused time and time again without losing any of their effectiveness. This results in less waste and considerable cost savings for your business.

Finally, utilizing walnut shells for blasting has several additional benefits that are worth noting:

• Because no flammable solvents are used when sandblasting with crushed walnut shells, there is no liquid residue left on cleaned materials. This means no drying time, and it also means the risk of VOC's being introduced into the environment post-blasting is non-existent.
• Crushed walnut fulfills and exceeds environmental standards set by the government.
• Cycle time is less with crushed walnut than it is with silica based media.
• Crushed walnut works with wheel, air, and tumble operations which means you can utilize it for large projects and small projects with the same effectiveness.

Using crushed walnut shells for sandblasting is an environmentally friendly option that your business is sure to benefit from. We invite you to contact Flowspec to learn about the various products we have available that can help you blast your way towards a cleaner and more efficient modus operandi.

Cosmetic Tips: Walnut Shells Create Naturally Soft Skin

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Natural beauty is something that age, time, and harmful chemical cosmetics can mask and hide as the year's pass by. Fortunately, using crushed walnut shells makes it possible to strip these layers away from the mask of time to bring out the natural beauty hiding beneath the surface.

Health Benefits

Exfoliating skin not only makes it appear healthier, it makes it healthier. By removing dead skin it increases circulation to the surface. In turn, this increases tone, makes skin feel smoother, and naturally, it makes it feel much softer than before. So, whether or not the consumer is 18 or 80, their skin can look baby fresh and blemish free.

Of course, exfoliation also helps keep skin moisturized and looking its absolute best regardless of the season. Again, the increased blood flow to the surface of the skin makes it easier for the body to keep it healthy and refreshed with nutrients.

Cost Benefits to Manufacturers & Consumers

Because of their natural hardness, walnut shells will not break down and disintegrate within creams, gels, and liquids. This extends the shelf life of the beauty product considerably, and it is one of the many reasons consumers are opting for lotions, cleansers, scrubs, etc. that contain walnut shells.

This means manufacturers won't have to be concerned with products being returned as unusable, or receiving negative reviews from dissatisfied consumers. For consumers, they know they're purchasing a product that will last and that they can rely upon.  

Environmental Benefits

Crushed walnut shells are 100% natural which means that scrubs containing them do not require harsh chemicals or other abrasives to make them effective. This makes them entirely non-toxic which means that as they wash down the drain, they won't pollute water supplies. Since consumers are carefully scrutinizing the environmental impact of their beauty products, it means products that contain walnut shells have a significant edge over the competition.

Crushed walnut shells have a number of applications ranging from cosmetics to oil production. We invite you to contact Flowspec to learn more about the many ways you can use oil shells within your operations.