Industrial Black Silicon Carbide Abrasive Media
Industry-leading black silicon carbide (SiC) abrasive media engineered for demanding professional applications across manufacturing, surface preparation, coatings, and precision finishing operations.
Primary Industrial Applications
- High-Tech Coatings: Surface preparation for aerospace, automotive, and marine protective coatings
- Anti-Slip Flooring Systems: Aggregate additive for industrial flooring, walkways, and safety surfaces
- Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing: Precision grinding and finishing of technical ceramics, refractory materials
- Precision Lapping & Polishing: Optical components, semiconductor wafers, precision tooling
- Glass Etching & Frosting: Architectural glass, decorative panels, signage applications
- Metal Finishing: Deburring, surface texturing, and preparation for plating operations
Specialized Professional Markets
- Semiconductor Industry: Wafer lapping, CMP slurries, substrate preparation
- Optical Manufacturing: Lens grinding, mirror polishing, precision optics finishing
- Aerospace Components: Turbine blade finishing, composite surface preparation
- Automotive Manufacturing: Engine component lapping, transmission part finishing
- Medical Device Production: Implant surface texturing, surgical instrument finishing
- Electronics Manufacturing: PCB surface preparation, connector finishing
- Refractory Industry: Kiln furniture grinding, furnace component preparation
- Tool & Die Manufacturing: Precision tooling, mold surface preparation
- Glass Etching & Frosting: Architectural glass, decorative panels, signage applications
- Flooring Applications: Anti slip, traction additive, concrete broadcast abrasive
Technical Specifications
- Material Composition: 99.5% pure black silicon carbide (SiC)
- Crystal Structure: Alpha silicon carbide (α-SiC)
- Hardness: 9.5 Mohs scale (2480 Knoop)
- Density: 3.22 g/cm³
- Melting Point: 2700°C (4892°F)
- Thermal Conductivity: 120 W/m·K
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent acid/alkali resistance
- Particle Shape: Sharp, angular crystals for aggressive cutting action
Quality Standards & Certifications
- FEPA Standards: Compliant with European abrasive grain standards
- ANSI Standards: Meets American National Standards Institute specifications
- ISO 9001: Quality management system certified
- Consistent Sizing: Precision graded for uniform performance
- Low Impurities: Minimal free silicon and metallic contamination
Processing Advantages
- Superior Cutting Efficiency: 40% faster material removal than aluminum oxide
- Consistent Performance: Maintains sharp cutting edges throughout use
- Thermal Stability: Excellent performance at elevated temperatures
- Chemical Inertness: Compatible with most processing fluids and environments
- Recyclable: Can be reclaimed and reused in many applications
Available Grit Sizes
Coarse Grits (8-36): Heavy stock removal, rough grinding, surface preparation, traction
Medium Grits (46-120): Intermediate finishing, deburring, texture development
Fine Grits (150-400): Precision lapping, etching, pre-polish operations
Micro Grits (500-1200): Final polishing, optical finishing, ultra-smooth surfaces
Bulk Packaging: 50 lb bags 40/pallet, 300 lb drums 4/pallet, 2,000 lb super sacks
- Residential Delivery? Yes, we can ship to residential address, or a local terminal near you to save residential freight fees.
