BS EN ISO 11126-8:2018

What is ISO 11126-8-Non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives about?  

ISO 11126 discusses non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives. ISO 11126-8 is the eighth part of ISO 11126 multi-series and discusses olivine abrasives. A naturally occurring magnesium-iron silicate which is a safe alternative to silica sand as an abrasive for cleaning brick and stone olivine can produce a Sa3 finish on steelwork. 

ISO 11126-8 specifies requirements for olivine abrasives, as supplied for blast-cleaning processes. The requirements specified in ISO 11126-8 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 11126-8 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 11126-8-Non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives for? 

ISO 11126-8 on specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives (olivine abrasives) is useful for: 

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

Why should you use ISO 11126-8-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 11126-8 specifies requirements for olivine abrasives, as supplied for blast-cleaning processes. ISO 11126-8 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 11126-8 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BS EN ISO 11126-8:2018 supersedes BS EN ISO 11126-8:1998, which is withdrawn. BS EN ISO 11126-8:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN ISO 11126-8:1998. These include: 

• Tables 1 and 2 have been technically revised 
• The Foreword, the part number of the International Standard was changed from ISO 111267:1993 to ISO 11126-8:1993 
• The Warning before the Scope has been corrected as a part of the first sentence was missing