BS EN ISO 11126-6:2018

What is ISO 11126-6- Non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives about?  

ISO 11126 discusses non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives. ISO 11126-6 is the sixth part of the ISO 11126 multi-series and discusses iron and steel slags. Iron slag abrasive is used in a variety of applications, such as cleaning stone or brick surfaces or cleaning metals prior to application of paint or other types of coating. It also has many special applications, such as cleaning parts made of wood or other organic materials. ISO 11126-6 specifies requirements for iron and steel slag abrasives, as supplied for blast-cleaning processes. 

The requirements specified in ISO 11126-6 apply to abrasives supplied in the "new" condition only. They do not apply to abrasives either during or after use. Test methods for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives are given in the various parts of ISO 11127. 

Note: Although ISO 11126-6 has been developed specifically to meet requirements for the preparation of steelwork, the properties specified will generally be appropriate for use when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using blast-cleaning techniques. These techniques are described in ISO 85042. 

Who is ISO 11126-6- Non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives for? 

ISO 11126-6 on specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives (iron and steel slags) is useful for: 

• Steel products manufacturers 
• Paint industries  
• Interior and exterior designer 
• Painters 

Why should you use ISO 11126-6- Non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives?  

Abrasive blast cleaning is the method of surface preparation by abrasive particles forced by either compressed air or water jet. The particles impact the surface at high velocity and produce the effects of cleaning, roughening, and activation. 

ISO 11126-6 specifies requirements for iron and steel slag abrasives, as supplied for blast-cleaning processes. ISO 11126-6 specifies ranges of particle sizes and values for apparent density, Mohs hardness, moisture content, the conductivity of aqueous extract, and water-soluble chlorides. A clean surface is required for better adhesion of paints as clean surfaces help in the longevity of paints and ISO 11126-6 helps you to keep the surface clean before application of paints and related products of a steel substrate. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN ISO 11126-6:2018 supersedes BS EN ISO 11126-6:1998, which is withdrawn. BS EN ISO 11126-6:2018 includes a technical change with respect to BS EN ISO 11126-6:1998. Which is: 

• The scope has been expanded to include steel slags. Tables 1 and 2 have been technically revised