BARTON. The world’s highest-quality garnet for waterjet cutting.

The precision and accuracy of your waterjet cutting are only as good as the abrasive you use. BARTON garnet has proven to be the best abrasive to deliver the precision, speed and reliability required for efficient waterjet cutting.

It is essential to match the type and grade of garnet abrasive to your specific waterjet cutting application. Whether your application demands the premium cutting power of our ADIRONDACK HPX® or the workhorse performance of 80 HPA®, you can trust that BARTON products are manufactured under tight quality assurance controls and are 100% quality guaranteed.

80 HPA®

The workhorse of garnet abrasives A top-quality, high-purity garnet European garnet, 80 HPA effortlessly handles thick and intricate materials, cutting through steel, aluminum, and even delicate substrates with precision. 80 HPA is the ideal choice for a wide range of cutting applications.

ADIRONDACK HPX®

The sharpest garnet abrasive in the world The world’s premier garnet abrasive for waterjet applications that require the cleanest, fastest-cutting available. Provides better edge quality, less dust and improved productivity.

Mined from our world-class garnet deposits of the eastern USA and western Norway, BARTON garnet abrasives are the world’s best for waterjet cutting. With nearly 150 years as a family-owned and operated business, customers can rely on BARTON’s renowned commitment to quality, technical knowledge, and impeccable customer service.

BARTON by the Numbers

YEARS OF OPERATION

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Founded in 1878

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Sixth Generation of the Barton Family Leading the Company

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North America and Europe

The right cut begins with the right abrasive

Many factors determine whether you’ll make the right cut, but none is more important than choosing the right abrasive.

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Inconsistent particle size. Particle hardness and toughness. The right cut.

Inconsistent particle size.

Causes downtime, as large particles in the abrasive can clog the mixing tube. Consistent particle size is a hallmark of BARTON quality, regardless of grade or type.

Particle hardness and toughness.

It’s critical to keeping your abrasive from breaking down into superfines that can clog the nozzle. BARTON garnet is the hardest abrasive in the world. Garnet advantages

The right cut.

It all depends on choosing the type and grade of garnet for your application. BARTON 80 HPA and ADIRONDACK HPX garnet abrasives are both available in multiple grades for maximum flexibility and performance.