BRITISH STANDARD BS EN ISO

11124-2:1997
BS 7079-E2:
CONFIRMED
DECEMBER 1998
1994
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1 to
BS 7079-E2:1994

Preparation of steel (renumbers BS as

BS EN ISO 11124-2:
1997)

substrates before
application of paints
and related products —
Specifications for
metallic blast-cleaning
abrasives —
Part 2: Chilled-iron grit

The European Standard EN ISO 11124-2:1997 has the status of a

British Standard

ICS 25.220.10; 87.020

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Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Surface

Treatments and Coatings Standards Policy Committee (STC/-) to Technical
Committee STC/21, upon which the following bodies were represented:

Association of Consulting Engineers

British Chemical Engineering Contractors’ Association
British Coatings Federation Ltd.
British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd.
British Grit Association
British Railways Board
British Steel Industry
Department of Transport
Electricity Association
Institute of Corrosion
National Federation of Painting and Decorating Contractors
Oil and Colour Chemists’ Association
Paint Research Association
Royal Society of Chemistry

This British Standard, having

been prepared under
the direction of the Surface
Treatments and Coatings
Standards Policy Committee
was published under the
authority of the Standards
Board and comes Amendments issued since publication
into effect on
15 March 1994
Amd. No. Date Comments
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9721 November Indicated by a sideline in the margin
1997
The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference STC/21
Draft for comment 92/50231 DC

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Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
1 Scope 3
2 Normative references 3
3 Definitions 3
4 Designation of abrasives 4
5 Sampling 4
6 Requirements for chilled-iron grit abrasives 4
7 Package identification and lot traceability 4
8 Information to be provided by the manufacturer or supplier 4
Annex A (informative) Approximately equivalent codings
for shot and grit abrasives 7
Annex B (informative) Bibliography 8
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
publications with their relevant European publications Inside back cover
Table 1 — Screening specifications by grade — Chilled-iron
grit — Cumulative % retained 5
Table 2 6
Table A.1 7

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National foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee STC/21 and is
the English language version of EN ISO 11124-2:1997 Preparation of steel
substrates before application of paints and related products — Specifications for
metallic blast-cleaning abrasives — Part 2: Chilled-iron grit, published by the
European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is identical with
ISO 11124-2:1993, published by the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO).
International Standard ISO 11124-2 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 35, Paints and varnishes, Subcommittee SC 12. Preparation of steel
substrates before application of paints and related products.
The other parts of BS EN ISO 11124 are:
— Part 1: General introduction and classification;
— Part 3: High-carbon cast-steel shot and grit;
— Part 4: Low-carbon cast-steel shot.
Cross-references
The British Standards which implement international or European publications
referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Standards Catalogue under
the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using
the “Find” facility of the BSI Standards Electronic Catalogue. Attention is drawn
to Annex ZA, which gives the European Standards that correspond to the
International Standards referred to.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
the EN ISO title page, pages 2 to 8, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.

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NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 1997
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 87.020

Descriptors: Paints, varnishes, substrates, steel products, blast-cleaning, abrasives, metallic abrasives, specifications, designation

English version

Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints

and related products — Specifications for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives — Part 2: Chilled-iron grit
(ISO 11124-2:1993)

Préparation des subjectiles d’acier avant Vorbereitung von Stahloberflächen vor dem
application de peintures et de produits Auftragen von Beschichtungsstoffen —
assimilés — Spécifications pour abrasifs Anforderungen an metallische Strahlmittel —
métalliques destinés à la préparation par Teil 2: Hartguß, kantig (Grit)
projection — Partie 2: Grenaille angulaire (ISO 11124-2:1993)
(ISO 11124-2:1993)

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1997-05-28. CEN members

are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,
German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
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Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.

CEN
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Foreword
The text of the International Standard from
Technical Committee ISO/TC 35, Paints and
varnishes, of the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) has been taken over as a
European Standard by Technical Committee
CEN/TC 139, Paints and varnishes, the secretariat
of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of
a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by
December 1997, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 1997.
According to CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations,
the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this
European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the
United Kingdom.
NOTE Normative references to International Standards are
listed in Annex ZA (normative).

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WARNING — Equipment, materials and ISO 11125-1:1993, Preparation of steel substrates

abrasives used for surface preparation can be before application of paints and related products —
hazardous if used carelessly. Many national Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives —
regulations exist for those materials and Part 1: Sampling.
abrasives that are considered to be hazardous ISO 11125-2:1993, Preparation of steel substrates
during or after use (waste management), such before application of paints and related products —
as free silica or carcinogenic or toxic Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives —
substances. These regulations are therefore to Part 2: Determination of particle size distribution.
be observed. It is important to ensure that
ISO 11125-3:1993, Preparation of steel substrates
adequate instructions are given and that all
before application of paints and related products —
required precautions are exercised.
Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives —
Part 3: Determination of hardness.
1 Scope
ISO 11125-4:1993, Preparation of steel substrates
This part of ISO 11124 specifies requirements for 12 before application of paints and related products —
grades of chilled-iron grit abrasives, as supplied for Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives —
blast-cleaning processes. It specifies ranges of Part 4: Determination of apparent density.
particle sizes, together with corresponding grade
designations. Values are specified for hardness, ISO 11125-5:1993, Preparation of steel substrates
density, defect/structural requirements and before application of paints and related products —
chemical composition. Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives —
Part 5: Determination of percentage defective
The requirements specified in this part of particles and of microstructure.
ISO 11124 apply to abrasives supplied in the “new”
condition only. They do not apply to abrasives either ISO 11125-6:1993, Preparation of steel substrates
during or after use. before application of paints and related products —
Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives —
Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning Part 6: Determination of foreign matter.
abrasives are given in the various parts of
ISO 11125. ISO 11125-7:1993, Preparation of steel substrates
before application of paints and related products —
Chilled-iron grit abrasives are used in both static Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives —
and site blasting equipment. They are most often Part 7: Determination of moisture.
selected where a facility exists for recovery and
re-use of the abrasive. 3 Definitions
NOTE 1 Information on commonly referenced national
standards for metallic abrasives and their approximate For the purposes of this part of ISO 11124, the
relationship with ISO 11124 is given in Annex A and Annex B. following definitions apply.
NOTE 2 Although this part of ISO 11124 has been developed
specifically to meet requirements for preparation of steelwork, 3.1
the properties specified will generally be appropriate for use chilled-iron shot
when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using
blast-cleaning techniques. These techniques are described in a metallic blast-cleaning abrasive produced by a
ISO 8504-2:1992, Preparation of steel substrates before casting process in which molten iron is formed into
application of paints and related products — Surface preparation shot (see also 3.3) by means of an atomization
methods — Part 2: Abrasive blast-cleaning.
process
2 Normative references 3.2
chilled-iron grit
The following standards contain provisions which,
through reference in this text, constitute provisions a metallic blast-cleaning abrasive obtained by
of this part of ISO 11124. At the time of publication, crushing various chilled iron-shot sizes into
the editions indicated were valid. All standards are sharp-edged angular particles
subject to revision, and parties to agreements based NOTE 3 Chilled-iron shot may also be used as a blast-cleaning
on this part of ISO 11124 are encouraged to abrasive but is not included in this part of ISO 11124.
investigate the possibility of applying the most 3.3
recent editions of the standards indicated below. shot
Members of IEC and ISO maintain registers of particles that are predominantly round, that have a
currently valid International Standards. length of less than twice the maximum particle
ISO 9556:1989, Steel and iron — Determination of width and that do not have edges, broken faces or
total carbon content — Infrared absorption method other sharp surface defects
after combustion in an induction furnace.

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3.4 EXAMPLE 1
grit Abrasive ISO 11124 M/CI/G100
particles that are predominantly angular, that have denotes an abrasive of the metallic, chilled-iron
fractured faces and sharp edges and that are less type, complying with the requirements of this
than half-round in shape part of ISO 11124, of particle shape grit and of
3.5 defect grade 100 (i.e. nominal particle size 1,00 mm).
A fault or weakness in an abrasive which, if present It is essential that this full product designation is
at or above a given level, may be detrimental to the quoted on all orders.
performance of the abrasive (see Table 2). NOTE 4 Grade requirements and codes are specified in Table 1.
The grade code is based on a number indicating the approximate
3.5.1 middle of the particle size range, or nominal diameter, for each
void grade, expressed in millimetres × 100.
NOTE 5 Annex A provides guidance on approximately
a smooth-surfaced internal cavity considered equivalent grades and codings in other commonly referenced
undesirable when greater than 10 % of the national standards for cast-metal abrasives.
cross-sectional area of a particle
3.5.2
5 Sampling
shrinkage defect Sampling procedures shall be as specified in
an internal cavity with a rough dendritic surface or ISO 11125-1.
a zone of microporosity, considered undesirable
when greater than 40 % of the cross-sectional area 6 Requirements for chilled-iron grit
of a particle abrasives
3.5.3 The requirements for chilled-iron grit abrasives
crack shall be as specified in Table 2.
a linear discontinuity that has a length-to-width
7 Package identification and lot
ratio of 3 : 1 or greater, that extends over more
than 20 % of the diameter or shortest dimension of traceability
a particle and that is radial in direction All supplies shall be clearly marked and identified
3.6 using the designation specified in clause 4. The unit
foreign matter of sale, i.e. pallet, drum, box, etc., shall be clearly
labelled with the full product coding.
any material or particles mixed with the abrasive
which are not attached to the abrasive particles and Sub-units, i.e. bags, shall be marked with the
which are nonmagnetic particle shape and grade codes.
NOTE 6 Inclusion of additional marking to allow product
traceability to a particular production period or lot is strongly
4 Designation of abrasives recommended. Traceability references should be included at least
Chilled-iron abrasives shall be identified by at the pallet, drum or box level of package marking.
“Abrasive ISO 11124” and the abbreviation “M/CI”
indicating metallic, chilled-iron abrasive. The
8 Information to be provided by the
symbol “G” shall follow to indicate the required manufacturer or supplier
particle shape of the grit as purchased. The The manufacturer or supplier shall provide, if
designation shall be completed by a 3-digit number requested, a test report detailing results for any
denoting the grade, or nominal particle size, relevant property as determined by the appropriate
required. method specified in Table 2.

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Table 1 — Screening specifications by grade — Chilled-iron grit — Cumulative % retained

Grade Sieve mesh aperture, mm
code 2,80 2,36 2,00 1,70 1,40 1,18 1,00 0,85 0,71 0,60 0,50 0,425 0,335 0,300 0,250 0,180 0,125 0,075 0,045

G240 0 > 80 > 90

G200 0 > 80 > 90
G170 0 > 80 > 90
G140 0 > 75 > 85
G120 0 > 75 > 85
G100 0 > 70 > 80
G070 0 > 70 > 80
G050 0 > 65 > 75
G030 0 > 65 > 75
G020 0 > 60 > 70
G010 0 > 55 > 65
G005 0 > 20
NOTE For convenience, a similar table is used in most parts of ISO 11124. Not all sieve mesh apertures are relevant in each case.

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Table 2
Property Requirement Test method
Grade See Table 1. ISO 11125-2
Hardness 90 % of the particles tested shall have a hardness ISO 11125-3
above 650 HV.
Metallic abrasives sometimes contain internal shrinkage
defects or voids which remain undetected beneath the surface
in a mounted and polished sample. These hidden cavities
cause a non-uniform hardness indentation and give an
erroneous hardness reading. These indentations shall be
ignored.
Apparent density min. 7,0 × 103 kg/m3 (7,0 kg/dm3) ISO 11125-4
Defects (see 3.5) The level of defects present in the particles examined shall ISO 11125-5
not exceed the following levels:
Particle shape max. 10 % shot or more than half-round
Voids max. 10 %
Shrinkage defect max. 10 %
Cracks max. 40 %
Total defects max. 40 %
Particles with more than one of the above defects shall be counted only once in this total.
Foreign matter (including max. 1 % (m/m) ISO 11125-6
slag)
Structure Chilled-iron grit abrasives shall have a white iron type ISO 11125-5
microstructure of iron carbide in martensite. Partial
decarburization, free graphite or ferrite shall be less than 5 %
in any single particle.
NOTE This type of structure is essential to produce the combination of high
hardness, rapid abrasion and durability typical of this particular abrasive
type. The specific method of manufacture is at the discretion of the producer.
No more than 15 % of the particles tested shall have
undesirable microstructure.
Chemical composition min. 1,7 % (m/m) carbon content in the finished product ISO 9556
Moisture max. 0,2 % (m/m) ISO 11125-7
NOTE It is essential that chilled-iron grit abrasives are supplied and used
in a dry condition. They should be stored indoors in dry surroundings to
prevent condensation, rusting and deterioration of the abrasive, rendering it
unsuitable for use.

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Annex A (informative)
Approximately equivalent codings for shot and grit abrasives
Commonly referenced national standards for metallic abrasives are based on different coding systems for
particle size range or grade.
Approximately equivalent codings in some of these national standards are shown in Table A.1 and the
nearest equivalent codings in ISO 11124 are shown alongside.
This list is purely informative and should not be taken as indicating that grades are equal. It covers the
full range of ISO 11124 codings. This part of ISO 11124 may not contain all the codings listed.
ISO 11124 size limits are identical with those specified in SAE J444:1984.
Table A.1
SAE J444:1984 BS 2451:1963 DIN 8201 Teil 2:1985 ISO Coding
Shot S1320 S1320 — S400
S1110 S1110 — S300
S930 S950 — S280
S780 S800 2,0 to 2,8 S240
S660 S660 1,6 to 2,24 S200
S550 S550 1,25 to 2,0 S170
S460 S470 — S140
S390 S390 1,0 to 1,6 S120
S330 S340 S100
S280 — 0,8 to 1,25 S080
S230 S240 0,6 to 1,0 S070
S170 S170 0,4 to 0,8 S060
S110 S120 0,3 to 0,6 S040
S70 S070 0,2 to 0,4 S030
DIN 8201 Teil 3:1985
Grit — G95 — —
G10 G80 2,0 to 2,8 G240
G12 G66 1,6 to 2,24 G200
G14 G55 1,25 to 2,0 G170
G16 G47 1,0 to 1,6 G140
G18 G39 1,0 to 1,6 G120
G25 G34 0,8 to 1,25 G100
G40 G24/G17 0,6 to 1,0/0,4 to 0,8 G070
G50 G12 0,3 to 0,6 G050
G80 G07 0,2 to 0,4 G030
G120 G05 0,16 to 0,3 G020
G200 G02 0,1 to 0,2 G010
G325 G02 — G005
NOTE “S” signifies shot, i.e. round particle form.
“G” signifies grit, i.e. angular particle form.

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Annex B (informative)
Bibliography
Commonly referenced national standards for metallic abrasives are as follows:
[1] BS 2451:1963, Specification for chilled-iron shot and grit.
[2] DIN 8201 Teil 1:1985, Feste Strahlmittel; Einteilung, Bezeichnung.
[3] DIN 8201 Teil 2:1985, Feste Strahlmittel; metallisch, gegossen, Kornform kugelig.
[4] DIN 8201 Teil 3:1985, Feste Strahlmittel; metallisch, gegossen, Kornform kantig.
[5] DIN 8201 Teil 4:1985, Feste Strahlmittel; Stahldrahtkorn.
[6] JIS G5903:1975, Cast shot and grit.
[7] SAE J444:1984, Cast-shot and grit size specification for peening and cleaning.
[8] SAE J827:1990, Cast steel shot.
[9] SAE J441:1987, Cut wire shot.

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Annex ZA (normative)
Normative references to international publications with their relevant
European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
Publication Year Title EN Year
ISO 11125-1 1993 Preparation of steel substrates before application of EN ISO 11125-1 1997
paints and related products — Test methods for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives —
Part 1: Sampling
ISO 11125-2 1993 Preparation of steel substrates before application of EN ISO 11125-2 1997
paints and related products — Test methods for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives —
Part 2: Determination of particle size distribution
ISO 11125-3 1993 Preparation of steel substrates before application of EN ISO 11125-3 1997
paints and related products — Test methods for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives —
Part 3: Determination of hardness
ISO 11125-4 1993 Preparation of steel substrates before application of EN ISO 11125-4 1997
paints and related products — Test methods for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives —
Part 4: Determination of apparent hardness
ISO 11125-5 1993 Preparation of steel substrates before application of EN ISO 11125-5 1997
paints and related products — Test methods for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives —
Part 5: Determination of percentage defective particles
and of microstructure
ISO 11125-6 1993 Preparation of steel substrates before application of EN ISO 11125-6 1997
paints and related products — Test methods for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives —
Part 6: Determination of foreign matter
ISO 11125-7 1993 Preparation of steel substrates before application of EN ISO 11125-7 1997
paints and related products — Test methods for metallic
blast-cleaning abrasives —
Part 7: Determination of moisture

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