High-Grade Products. Reliable Results.

Our wide range of industrial abrasives are engineered to withstand the toughest projects and to deliver custom solutions right to your doorstep.

Explore Our Abrasives:

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Abrade-Away Copper Slag

Hard abrasives for your toughest surface prep projects.

  • Iron Silicate Granules
  • Premium Japanese Material
  • Very Aggressive, High Density, Hard Abrasive
  • Ultra-Low Dusting, Very Low Consumption Rate
  • Highly Productive With Less Than 1% Free Silica
  • Maintenance And New Construction Applications
  • Chemically Inert
  • Low Metals
  • Meets ISO 9001 Standards
  • Medium —— 3.0 - 5.0 Mil Profile, Fine —— 2.0 - 4.0 Mil Profile, Bulk Density —— 110 Lbs/Cu Ft
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Closeup of unprocessed copper slag

Industrial Silica Sand

Raw material for your foundations.

  • Custom Abrasives industrial sand is pure, contains 99.5% silica, and is free of chlorides. 
  • PH neutral 
  • #2 Sand (10-40)
  • #3 Sand (16-50)
  • #4 Sand (30-60)
  •  For Bulk Density —— 100 LBS/CU FT
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Closeup of unprocessed copper slag

Blastox®

Your one step abrasive solution to lead stabilization and non-hazardous material conversion.

  • Pre-blended lead stabilization.
  • Granular Chemical Abrasive Additive
  • Blended With Sand, Slag, Or Other Media
  • TCLP Compliance
  • Used In The Removal Of Lead-Based Paint
  • One-Step Lead Abatement Technology
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Closeup of unprocessed copper slag

DUSTNET®

Your respiratory safety made simple with one blend.

  • Reduces Respirable And Visible Dust By 97% During Normal Transfer Operations
  • Reduces Respirable Dust Up To 76% And Visible Dust To 50% During Blasting
  • Does Not Affect The Adhesion Of Coatings
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BLASTRITE® Platinum Grit

The perfect, specially selected and graded platinum grit blasting abrasive for you.

  • SSPC-AB 1 Certified Abrasive
  • QPL Certified Nav Sea MILSPEC Abrasive
  • SSPC-Type II Abrasive With Sharp Angular Particles, Black In Color, And Particularly Resistant To Fracturing On Impact.
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Closeup of unprocessed copper slag

Other Abrasives

  • Alox
  • Crushed Glass
  • Glass Beads
  • Steel Shot
  • Steel Grit
  • Walnut Shells
Large pile of unprocessed copper slag at Custom Abrasives' Houma plant location.
Closeup of unprocessed copper slag

FAQs

How do I choose the right abrasive for my project?

Start with the surface: the substrate, the cleanliness level the specification requires, and the anchor profile the coating manufacturer's technical data sheet calls for. Then match hardness, particle shape, size and density to your equipment and jobsite. Our team can help you compare options, and our blog post "How To Choose The Right Abrasive For Your Surface Preparation Project" explains the process in detail.

What delivery and packaging options are available?

We offer dry bulk, bulk bag, and 50# bag delivery utilizing our own company-owned fleet.

What should I check before switching to a different abrasive?

Check nozzle size and wear, available air pressure and volume (CFM), metering valve settings, hose length and configuration, and your dust collection or recovery equipment. A change in media often means a change in setup, so run a controlled trial on the same surface and compare square feet cleaned per hour, consumption, cleanliness, profile, dust and cost per square foot.

Is the cheapest abrasive per ton the cheapest to use?

Not always. A higher-priced abrasive can lower total project cost if it cleans faster, uses less abrasive per square foot, reduces labor hours, or produces less dust and waste. Cost per square foot cleaned is usually a better comparison than price per ton.

Do you offer a customized abrasive solution?

Yes. We recommend products based on your substrate, specification, equipment and jobsite, and on measurable performance rather than price alone. Contact us to discuss your application.

What products does Custom Abrasives carry?

Our featured products are abrade away copper slag, industrial silica sand, and Blastrite® Platinum Grit. We are also able to supply alox, crushed glass, glass beads, steel shot, and steel grit.

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Designed to Last

Whether you’re looking for abrasives that comply with demanding applications, industry preparation, specialized manufacturing, or any other custom situation, our products are built to endure.

Book your quote today for a customized abrasive that lasts.

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