General description
Lead shot is an effective and flexible solution for multiple ballast or counterweight applications, especially when an adaptable and reusable material is required. Thanks to its specific weight, lead allows for compact mass creation in confined spaces.One of the main advantages of lead shot over solid pieces is its near-liquid behavior: it conforms to the shape of its container, making it the ideal option for irregular fillings or systems requiring evenly distributed weight.
As a technical reference, the effective density of loose lead shot is approximately 7 g/cm³ due to the air gaps between pellets, compared to 11.3 g/cm³ for solid lead.
Applications
Lead shot is used as ballast across numerous industries: in industrial machinery, for boats and sailboats, in lifting systems, in automation systems (such as doors, gates, and barriers), in laboratory testing, and for load testing applications.Types of Lead Shot
Lead Shot for Ballast:- Heterogeneous mix with diameters ranging from 1.50 to 3.50 mm.
- Ideal for applications where exact precision is not required.
- Highly adaptable and easy to handle.
Calibrated Lead Shot:
- Precise diameters ranging from 1.50 to 3.75 mm in 0.25 mm increments. Other diameters available upon request.
- Used when precise control of weight or fill volume is necessary.
Composition
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Delivery time
BALAST: Available in stock. Immediate delivery.
CALIBRATION: depending on dimensions and quantities. Please contact us.
Delivery formats
Any quantity is supplied.
BALLAST: Bottles of 15 or 35 kg Containers of 1 ton
CALIBRATION: Bottles of 15 or 35 kg
