EUROQUARZ ASILIKOS NEW vs. KONTRASIL®

Our abrasives: Asilikos NEW & KONTRASIL

Asilikos NEW

Asilikos NEW is a mineral, environmentally friendly abrasive made from a balanced mixture of synthetic aluminium silicate – obtained from melting chamber granulate – and natural aluminium silicate of volcanic origin. It is produced in accordance with ISO 11126 N/CS – LA/G and reliably meets the requirements of DGUV 100-500, Chapter 2.24: Working with blasting equipment. Asilikos NEW impresses with its high performance and safety in a wide range of applications.

KONTRASIL

KONTRASIL is based entirely on pure melting chamber slag – a mineral residue from coal-fired power generation, obtained after controlled processing. It is angular, has a hardness of approx. 7 on the Mohs scale and is highly abrasive. KONTRASIL is free of free crystalline silica, water-soluble or toxic components – making it silicosis-free and environmentally friendly. It is ideal for cleaning, derusting, matting and removing old paint or rust – for example on concrete, steel, natural stone, wood or ceramics. The slag is produced in blast furnaces and is cooled in a water bath, broken up, dried and classified.

Locations & availability

KONTRASIL is mainly sold at the Laußnitz plant.
ASILIKOS NEW is mainly available at the Dorsten site.

Choose Asilikos NEW if you are looking for a modern, safety-compliant and high-performance blasting agent – or choose KONTRASIL if you prefer a proven, robust and abrasive medium. Both products are available directly from the factory – contact us for individual advice or to request a quote.

Material data sheet ASILIKOS NEW
Material data sheet KONTRASIL

Grain size	Application
Grain size 0.10 - 0.40 mm	Fine polishing, wood blasting, glass blasting and sandstone treatment, sweeping of galvanised parts
Grain size 0.10 - 0.80 mm	Bodywork, wet blasting, paint removal (wood), stone treatment, restoration of half-timbered houses, sandstone treatment, fine polishing
Grain size 0.25 - 1.40 mm	Blasting work on pipes, tanks, bridges, etc.
Grain size 0.5 - 1.4 mm	Blasting work on pipes, tanks, bridges, etc.
Grain size 0.25 - 2.00 mm	Surface treatment for heavily rusted steel surfaces (silos, blasting of crane runways, bridges).
Grain size 0.50 - 2.00 mm	Surface treatment for heavily rusted steel surfaces (silos, blasting of crane runways, bridges).
Grain size 1.00 - 2.00 mm	Removal of cement and heavily rusted steel.