BB-25-M 25# BLACK BEAUTY ABRASIVE - ALC - S&H Industries

The ALC BB-25-M BLACK BEAUTY ABRASIVE is a professional-grade coal slag abrasive designed for superior surface preparation in demanding industrial and automotive settings. This 25-pound quantity provides consistent, aggressive cleaning action, preparing surfaces optimally for new coatings and finishes to extend project longevity. It features angular particles that efficiently remove contaminants and establish an ideal anchor profile for maximum coating adhesion.

Key Features

• Enhanced Safety Profile: Formulated with less than 0.1% free silica, this abrasive significantly reduces health risks associated with traditional blasting media. Its low-dusting properties also improve visibility, contributing to a healthier workspace for professional technicians.
• Aggressive & Efficient Cleaning: Featuring sharp, angular particles, the BB-25-M abrasive rapidly cuts through rust, paint, mill scale, and other tenacious surface contaminants, boosting productivity for demanding surface preparation tasks.
• Optimized Surface Profile: Engineered for uniform density and consistent medium-grade particle sizing (12/40 mesh), it reliably creates an ideal anchor profile (typically 3.0-4.8 mil), essential for maximizing coating adhesion.
• Durable & Reliable Performance: Chemically inert and moisture-free, this abrasive resists rusting, packing, or attracting dampness, ensuring consistent flow through blasting equipment and maintaining an extended shelf life.
• Environmentally Responsible: As a 100% recycled product, it offers an eco-conscious blasting solution without compromising the high-performance demands of professional applications.

Applications

This versatile abrasive is suitable for a wide range of surface preparation tasks across construction, automotive restoration, marine maintenance, and general industrial applications. It effectively prepares structural steel, concrete, and various metal surfaces for new coatings, efficiently strips away existing finishes, and creates a superior etch profile on ships, bridges, water tanks, and heavy-duty field equipment.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: ALC
• Part Number: BB-25-M
• Weight: 25 lbs
• Type: Coal Slag Abrasive
• Grade: Medium (typical 12/40 mesh for general-purpose applications)
• Particle Shape: Angular, sharp
• Hardness: 6-7 on the Mohs scale
• Free Silica Content: Less than 0.1%
• Bulk Density: 75-100 lbs per cubic foot