Copper Slag - Marine Paint and Painting Equipment
Copper slag is a non-metallic abrasive produced from copper smelting and used for abrasive blast cleaning of ship hulls, decks, tanks, and steel components before marine coating application. It is blasting media, not paint.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Copper Slag |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Marine Paint and Painting Equipment |
| Product Reference | 948 |
| Unit of Measure | Kg or bag |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
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| 1. Angular abrasive particles suitable for steel surface preparation |
| 2. Removes mill scale, rust, old coatings, and marine fouling residues |
| 3. Available in different particle-size grades |
| 4. Generally suitable for open and controlled abrasive blasting |
| 5. Requires dust control and appropriate personal protective equipment |
Applications of Copper Slag
| Application |
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| 1. Ship hull and superstructure abrasive blasting |
| 2. Surface preparation of ballast tanks, cargo tanks, and decks |
| 3. Preparation of steel structures before marine primer and coating application |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper refinery slag abrasive | Material | Non-metallic copper smelting slag | — |
| Copper refinery slag abrasive | Typical use | Abrasive blast cleaning of steel | — |
| Copper refinery slag abrasive | Particle size | Supplier grade dependent | — |
| Copper refinery slag abrasive | Surface cleanliness target | Specified by coating system, commonly Sa 2 or Sa 2.5 | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | ISO 11126-3 covers copper refinery slag abrasives for blast-cleaning. Surface preparation and visual cleanliness are commonly specified with ISO 8501-1; surface profile may be evaluated using ISO 8503 methods. Supplier safety data and certificates should be reviewed. |
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| Class Approval | Copper slag abrasive normally has no independent ship classification approval. Acceptance is generally based on the coating manufacturer’s requirements, shipyard procedures, project specifications, and applicable flag or class requirements. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Use only in blasting equipment compatible with the abrasive grade. Confirm nozzle size, air pressure, abrasive flow, and required surface profile against the coating manufacturer’s instructions. Remove abrasive residue and dust before applying marine coating. |
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| Maintenance Tips | Store in a dry, covered area in sealed bags or containers. Prevent moisture contamination and mixing with other abrasives. Inspect blasting hoses, nozzles, pots, and moisture separators regularly. |
| Safety Notes | Use a properly supplied-air blasting helmet, protective clothing, gloves, hearing protection, and suitable respiratory controls. Provide ventilation and dust extraction, test the abrasive and coating debris where required, and follow the supplier safety data sheet and shipyard abrasive-blasting procedures. |
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