Brown Aluminum Oxide (280)

Item Name:

Brown Aluminum Oxide (280)

SKU:

AB5025

Description:

Brown aluminum oxide is a synthetic abrasive material engineered for high-performance sandblasting and surface finishing applications. This 280 grit variant consists of angular, crystalline particles that are harder than most dry abrasive blast media, enabling it to cut through even the hardest metals and surfaces with exceptional efficiency. The material is produced through the fusion of bauxite ore in an electric arc furnace, resulting in a durable abrasive that maintains its cutting edge through multiple reuse cycles. Each order of one unit includes a forty-five pound box of brown aluminum oxide with protective packaging. The consistency and hardness of 280 grit brown aluminum oxide make it ideal for aggressive material removal, surface preparation, and finishing work in both industrial and artistic applications.

How it is used:

Brown aluminum oxide is used in sandblasting equipment to rapidly remove rust, scale, paint, and other surface contaminants from metal and glass substrates. Glassblowers and artists use this abrasive to prepare glass surfaces before fusing or slumping, to clean kiln shelves, and to create textured surfaces on finished glass pieces. The 280 grit size provides a medium-aggressive cut suitable for general-purpose blasting work. The material can be recirculated and reused multiple times, making it economical for ongoing studio work. Load the abrasive into your sandblasting pot, adjust air pressure and flow according to your equipment specifications, and direct the blast stream at the surface to be cleaned or textured. Wear appropriate safety equipment including respiratory protection and eye protection when operating sandblasting equipment.

Dimensions:

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