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Black Beauty® Original

  • Low free silica (less than 0.1% compared to sand at up to 99% free silica)
  • Fast cutting
  • Consistent gradation
  • Control during application
  • Moisture-free (will not rust, pack or attract dampness)
  • Gives a high degree of etch for better bonding
  • Meets Industry abrasives specifications and Environmental Standards including SSPC AB1, MIL-A-22262B(SH) and 40CFR 261.24a (TCLP)
  • Low dusting (passes California Title 17 (CARB)
  • Standard Packaging: 50 Lb Bags – Standard Pricing (60 Bgs per Pallet)
  • Optional Packaging: 100 Lb Bags (30 Bgs per Pallet), Jumbo Bags, and Bulk (ask for price options)

Harsco, is the largest U.S. manufacturer of coal slag products for the metal finishing and surface preparation markets. 

The Original Black Beauty Abrasive is Available in Three Standard Grades:

  • Medium – General purpose blasting for maintenance and general repairs for the removal of rust, paint, mill scale, and other surface coatings. ¼” minimum nozzle orifice suggested for normal blasting applications to produce a 3.0 to 4.8 Mil profile.
  • Fine – Especially suited for new construction and for the removal of light grade rust or paint removal in applications where a reduced surface profile is desired. 3/16” minimum nozzle orifice suggested for normal blasting applications to produce a 2.0 to 3.8 Mil profile.
  • Extra Fine – Extra fine Black Beauty® abrasives are ideal for applications of light blasting and cleaning, where a minimum anchor pattern, including brush-off blast and in operations of high pressure water blasting systems. 1/8” minimum nozzle orifice suggested for normal blasting applications to produce a 1.0 to 2.6 Mil profile.

Downloads:

Black Beauty Tech Data Sheet 
Black Beauty Brochure
Black Beauty MSDS

Black Beauty® Iron

  • Low free silica (less than 0.1% compared to sand at up to 99% free silica)
  • Fast cutting
  • Consistent gradation
  • Recyclable
  • Moisture-free (naturally repels water)
  • Meets Industry abrasives specifications and Environmental Standards
(including SSPC AB-1 and 40CFR 261.24a (TCLP)
  • Available preblended with Blastox or Dustnet
  • Standard Packaging: 50 Lb Bags – Standard Pricing (60 Bgs per Pallet)
  • Optional Packaging: 100 Lb Bags (30 Bgs per Pallet), Jumbo Bags, and Bulk (ask for price options)

These Black Beauty Iron Products Are Available in Three Standard Grades:

  • Medium – General purpose blasting and repair or maintenance blasting for the removal of paint, mill scale, rust and other surface coatings. ¼” minimum nozzle orifice suggested for normal blasting applications- should produce a 3.5-5.0 Mil profile.
  • Fine – Especially suited for new construction and for the removal of light grade rust or paint removal in applications where a reduced surface profile is desired. 3/16” minimum nozzle orifice suggested for normal blasting applications to produce a 2.0-3.5 Mil profile.
  • Extra Fine – Perfectly suited for applications where light blasting requiring a clean and minimal anchor profile is needed. This includes a light brush-off blast process and is also suitable for high pressure water blast systems. 1/8” minimum nozzle orifice suggested for normal blasting applications to produce a 1.0 – 2.5 Mil profile.

Downloads:

Black Beauty Iron Data Sheet

Black Beauty Iron MSDS

Black Beauty® at Finishing Systems

BLACK BEAUTY® offers high quality, low dusting and low free silica attribute blasting abrasives. They are utilized in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.

Use Black Beauty for the Removal of Surface Coatings

  • Rust
  • Paint
  • Scale

Remove These Surface Coatings From Structural Steel Or Concrete On

  • Ships 
  • Bridges
  • Water Tanks
  • Field Equipment
  • Boat Hulls
  • Marine
  • Railcars

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    Finishing Systems carries all sizes of BLACK BEAUTY®. Finishing Systems has more than 40 years of metal finishing experience. We can also provide the know-how to help you design and implement a BLACK BEAUTY® finishing process that meets the needs of your operation.

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