Universal Minerals, Inc. (UMI) is a leader in surface preparation innovation. UMI's blasting abrasives - soda blast (SofStrip), garnet abrasive (Sharpjet) and kieserite (MaxxStrip) - have become an integral part of the Best Management Practices for
blasting and painting, coatings removal and maintenance operations of our satisfied customers. Carefully sourced from mines worldwide, our abrasives will meet or exceed the requirements imposed by EPA, OSHA, TDEQ and industrial hygiene personnel.

Soda Blast and Garnet Abrasive

UMI's soda blast abrasives, SofStrip Soda Blast and MaxxStrip are used for soda blasting applications such as marble and stone restoration, graffiti removal, mold and mildew removal, surface preparation, pool tile cleaning, etc.

See our Soda Blasting FAQ or Soda Blasting Overview for more information about soda blasting.

We also manufacture and distribute Sharpjet Garnet for precision and portable waterjet cutting and sandblasting applications. Sharpjet Garnet is a double washed almandite garnet that is sized according to our specifications.

Waterjet Cutting Equipment

UMI stocks a full line of spare parts for precision and portable waterjet cutting, including nozzles, hoppers and cutting heads.

Water Blasting Equipment

The patented RIP 4000 is the only source for reliable water blasting equipment that utilizes abrasives and ultra-high water pressure for coatings removal.

The MaxxClean Induction System introduces abrasives into a low pressure water stream.

Dry Blasting Equipment

Our specialized dry blasting equipment works better than any other soda blasting equipment on the market today. Our soda blasters can be used with soda blast abrasives like our MaxxStrip and SofStrip.

Magnetite Iron Oxides

UMI is pleased to offer its cost-effective and proven magnetite natural black iron oxide products.

Our customers have found that our magnetite iron oxides deliver consistent, high-quality performance in the following industries:

coal washing
chemical
weighting
ballast
architectural grade pigments
paint primers
foundry sands
body stains

whiteware glazes
porcelain enameling
ceramics
ferric sulfate production
granular iron sulfate
micro nutrient fertilizers
brick manufacture
pavers
and many other industries.