Brown Aluminum Oxide (180)

Item Name:

Brown Aluminum Oxide (180)

SKU:

AB5023

Description:

Brown aluminum oxide is a synthetic abrasive blast media engineered for fine surface finishing and detailed work across lampworking, hot shop glassblowing, and kilnformed glass applications. It is manufactured from fused aluminum oxide and graded to a consistent 180 grit, providing a noticeably finer cutting action than 120 grit while maintaining excellent durability and hardness. Brown aluminum oxide is harder than most dry abrasive blast media, allowing it to cut through even the hardest materials with precision and control. The material can be reused many times, making it an economical choice for shops that perform frequent sandblasting. In glass work, 180 grit is preferred when you want a smooth, refined matte finish with minimal surface texture variation, such as preparing delicate blown components for coldworking, creating a consistent surface for adhesive application, frosting fine detail areas, and finishing kilnformed pieces where surface uniformity is critical.

How it is used:

Brown aluminum oxide is deployed in a sandblasting cabinet or pressure pot system. Load the abrasive into your blaster according to equipment specifications, then adjust air pressure carefully based on the glass thickness and the finish quality you want to achieve. Use steady, controlled passes with consistent nozzle distance to maintain even texture and avoid stress concentrations on thin-walled or delicate work. For fine detail work and precision finishing, reduce pressure and keep the nozzle moving smoothly to prevent localized pitting. Because this media can be reused, sift and reclaim it regularly to remove glass fines and maintain consistent cutting performance. This item ships only in a large flat rate box, so shipping cost will be adjusted manually when this item is purchased.

Dimensions:

When you order a quantity of one you will receive one forty-five pound large flat rate box.