52 BARCOL
MIL-SPEC PLASTIC MEDIA
Acrylic Type V
The longest-lasting plastic blasting media in the Solidstrip® lineup. Trusted by the U.S. Military and the Royal Air Force for aircraft stripping on the most sensitive substrates.
Hardness
Engineered to deliver an effective strip rate on sensitive surfaces without damaging the substrate.
Military Standards
Fully compliant with high-level aerospace and defense requirements.
Safety Resources
Download the Solidstrip® Acrylic Type V SDS for full handling, storage, and hazard information.
What Is Solidstrip® Acrylic Type V Plastic Media?
Solidstrip® Acrylic Type V is a plastic blasting media engineered for effective coating removal on the most sensitive surfaces and substrates. With a Barcol hardness of 52, it is the gentlest media in the Solidstrip® lineup, designed to strip cleanly without warping, thinning, or damaging delicate materials.
Despite its low hardness, Acrylic Type V performs at an impressive strip rate, running 20% faster than competing acrylic media on the market. That combination of surface safety and stripping efficiency has made it the preferred choice for aerospace maintenance programs worldwide, including the U.S. Military and the Royal Air Force. Users across industries consistently describe it as a multi-purpose media, capable of handling a wide variety of substrates and coating types with consistent, reliable results.
Available nationwide, Solidstrip® Acrylic Type V is the trusted choice for operations that cannot afford substrate damage and will not compromise on strip rate.
Key Advantages
Longest-Lasting Plastic Media
Acrylic Type V outlasts competing plastic media on the market, maintaining its performance profile over more blast cycles and delivering a lower cost per use over time.
Acrylic Type V outlasts competing plastic media on the market, maintaining its performance profile over more blast cycles and delivering a lower cost per use over time.
Low Dust Generation
Produces minimal airborne particulate during blasting, supporting cleaner working conditions and reducing cleanup time between cycles.
Produces minimal airborne particulate during blasting, supporting cleaner working conditions and reducing cleanup time between cycles.
No Heat Generation
Does not produce frictional heat on impact, protecting workpieces from warping or thermal distortion throughout the stripping process.
Does not produce frictional heat on impact, protecting workpieces from warping or thermal distortion throughout the stripping process.
Primary Applications
Solidstrip® Acrylic Type V: The Longest-Lasting Plastic Blasting Media on the Market
When the substrate cannot tolerate damage and performance still matters, Acrylic Type V is the answer. Its low hardness rating makes it the safest option for sensitive aerospace, fiberglass, and composite materials, while its formulation delivers a strip rate 20% faster than competing acrylic media, setting it apart from anything else in its class.
Solidstrip® Acrylic Type V is manufactured to consistent particle size tolerances, ensuring predictable stripping results and a uniform surface finish across every application and every cycle.
Its durability and longevity make it the most cost-effective plastic media option for operations that run high cycle volumes. Fewer media replacements mean lower operating costs and less downtime between jobs.
Trusted by the U.S. Military and the Royal Air Force for aircraft stripping, Solidstrip® Acrylic Type V is proven in the most demanding environments in the world. Contact our team to request a quote or find the right mesh size for your application.
