Reed Minerals is the largest U.S. manufacturer of coal slag abrasives for the surface preparation market. Our BLACK BEAUTY® abrasives are the original, low dusting, low free silica coal slag blasting abrasives. They lead the industry for quality, value, and performance.
BLACK BEAUTY® abrasives are available nationwide in three industry standard grades, as well as Elite product gradations. We will preblend them with Blastox® or Dustnet® on request.
Medium
Used for general purpose repair and maintenance blasting including removal of paint, rust, mill scale, and other coatings from surfaces. Requires a minimum suggested nozzle size of 1/4" and under standard blasting conditions will achieve a 3-5 Mil profile.
Fine
Utilized for new construction, light paint and rust removal and special maintenance applications requiring reduced profiles. Requires a minimum suggested nozzle size of 3/16” and under standard blasting conditions will achieve a 2-4 Mil profile.
Extra fine
Applicable for light blasting requiring a clean surface and minimum anchor profile including Brush-Off Blast or high-pressure water blast systems. Requires a minimum suggested nozzle size of 1/8” and under standard blasting conditions will achieve a 1.5-3 Mil profile.
Elite
If your project requires a specialized or superior blasting abrasive, we can help. Using our proprietary processes and superior blending capabilities, we can fine-tune your BLACK BEAUTY® blasting medium to Elite gradations. Contact us for immediate assistance.
See product documentation for more info on these grades.
BLACK BEAUTY® blasting abrasives are utilized in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications and pass the newest and most technically advanced abrasive specifications in the marketplace. They exceed military, industry and California standards, thereby enhancing worker safety and potentially reducing costs associated with special waste handling and worker liability insurance.
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