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Industry Report: Facts vs. Fiction in Slag Blasting

The blasting media you select can critically impact your project’s success and your bottom line. Know your options and get the facts about Copper Slag in this whitepaper.

Black Diamond Copper Slag: The Element of Success

Black Diamond Copper Slag from U.S. Minerals is the element of your success. Watch the video to learn more.

National Landmark Finds New Life With Black Diamond Abrasives

In 1989, the Stillwater Bridge was recognized with a listing on the National Register of Historic Places but had dangerously deteriorated after 88 years of service. Discover how Black Diamond abrasives restored the iconic bridge to its former glory.

Tank Blasting with Black Diamond Copper Slag (aka Iron Silicate)

Check out the extremely low dust from Black Diamond Abrasives Copper Slag (AKA Iron Silicate) during this tank blasting project in Mexico. We provided 100 lb bags of 2040 grade from the U.S. Minerals plant in Galveston, TX.

Pipeline Blasting With Black Diamond

Get the best blasting media for your pipeline projects. No matter how remote your jobsite, Black Diamond abrasive products have competitive lead times, often with same day turnaround.

Know Your Options

Discover why exploring alternative blasting media could be a smart business decision. Learn how switching to Black Diamond Copper Slag (AKA Iron Silicate) improved one company's production rate by 47%.

Black Diamond and The Accidental Entrepreneur

Find out how Black Diamond helped Lee Sackett and his wife, Shannon, transform their hobby tractor into a rewarding and growing vehicle restoration business.

Industry-Leading Blasting Media Provides Big Savings

Universal Blastco recently relined the inside of a chemical plant in Marion, Indiana and used Black Diamond Coal Slag 2040 to blast off the old coating. Black Diamond delivered a flawless performance and provided more than $10,000 in savings.

TCR Blast Abrasives Blasts Black Diamond Iron Silicate

TCR Blast Abrasives uses Black Diamond 3060 Copper Slag (AKA Iron Silicate) to blast new steel, Rust Grade B - B/A. See the transformation.

Uss Turner Joy Restored To Naval Standards

For the first time in more than fifteen years, the USS Turner Joy was out of water. This Vietnam-era destroyer ship was commissioned in 1959, retired in 1982, and has spent its entire existence riding the tides on the Pacific Ocean.

Black Diamond Copper Slag 3060 (AKA Iron Silicate) Demo

TCR Blast Abrasives demonstrate Black Diamond Copper Slag 3060 (AKA Iron Silicate) efficiency on a steel surface.

Facelift For Wi Water Tower

Coatings are necessary to ensure longevity of water tower services. The Menomonie water tower was due for a complete paint coating reconditioning, including interior wet, interior dry, and exterior of the water tank. The crew used 1630 Black Diamond Coal Slag to blast the old coating from the tower exterior to complete structural and surface repair. Upon completing maintenance, the team was able to apply a fresh coat of paint for a clean finish.

Black Diamond Blasts Freight Ship

The Bay Shipbuilding Company in Sturgeon Bay, WI, serviced, repaired, and blasted the interior of this Great Lake freight ship in their dry dock with 1240 Black Diamond Coal Slag.

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