Abrasives are an integral part of many manufacturing processes, from grinding and polishing to cutting and finishing. Each type of abrasive has unique properties that affect its effectiveness in different conditions. Zaporizhzhia Abrasive Plant is a leading Ukrainian producer of several important types of abrasive materials, such as silicon carbide, normal electrocorundum, and cubic boron nitride.


The manufactured materials are marked by high quality standards, which allows the enterprise to satisfy the needs of both Ukrainian and international customers. Let's consider in more detail which abrasives are produced at the plant and their advantages for users.

1. Silicon carbide (SiC)
Silicon carbide is a synthetic abrasive with high hardness and brittleness.
- Advantages: It is characterized by high hardness, which allows you to quickly process hard materials such as glass, ceramics, plastic and stone.
- Disadvantages: Silicon carbide is brittle and not very effective when working with metals, as it wears out quickly.
- Application: Used for processing brittle and hard materials such as ceramics, glass, stone, and plastic. It is suitable for grinding wheels and abrasive materials.

2. Normal electrocorundum (aluminum oxide, Al₂O₃)
Normal electrocorundum (aluminum oxide) is one of the most common abrasive materials due to its durability and cost-effectiveness.
- Advantages: High wear resistance and heat resistance allow you to use electrocorundum to work with a wide range of materials. It is more durable than silicon carbide, making it suitable for machining metals, particularly steel and aluminum.
- Disadvantages: Harder than some other abrasives, therefore not always effective for very hard materials.
- Application: Widely used in the manufacture of grinding wheels, belts and sandpaper for processing metals, wood, plastic and composite materials.

3. Cubic boron nitride (CBN)
Cubic boron nitride is a highly hard synthetic material second only to diamond in hardness.
- Advantages: Resistance to high temperatures and high mechanical strength make CBN ideal for machining materials with high hardness, such as tool steels.
- Disadvantages: Expensive compared to other abrasives, so it is used only in specialized tasks.
- Application: Used for high-precision tasks, especially when processing high-hard steel, in the production of tools, as well as in the aviation and automotive industries.
Why should you choose the products of the Zaporizhzhia Abrasive Plant?
The Zaporizhzhya Abrasive Plant guarantees the high quality of its products thanks to strict control at all stages of production. The plant's products are successfully used both on the domestic and international markets, which confirms its reliability and compliance with modern standards. The plant's specialization in the production of silicon carbide, electrocorundum and boron nitride allows to provide customers with materials for a wide range of industrial needs - from the processing of fragile materials to high-strength steel.