Aluminum Oxide Blasting Media Grit (Standard) When grit matters, aluminum oxide media is the go-to abrasive that never backs down. Angular and to the point in all the right ways, durable aluminum oxide blast media doesn’t just clean a surface; it transforms it. With the power to be recycled many times over, aluminum oxide media is the industry’s most popular abrasive grain for sandblast finishing and surface prep. Why is it popular? There are several reasons. Aluminum oxide blast media is simple. It’s tough, fast, and it lasts. And it’s affordable. Combine that with a cutting-edge (literally) that works through even hardened metals and sintered carbides effortlessly. Used extensively in grinding and polishing, aluminum oxide media excels in tumbling operations where time and precision are non-negotiable. From rounding edges quickly to stripping away years of grime, this abrasive performs in a quick, clean, and cost-effective manner. This blast media is about 50% lighter than metallic alternatives, which means you get twice the particle impact per pound. In other words, you get more hits and less stress on the target, especially on thin or delicate materials. Generally, the larger the grit size, the faster aluminum oxide blast media will cut. Benefits Highly Durable and Reusable Long Lasting Harder Than Most Blasting Media Fast Cutting Action Very Heavy to Light Etching on Multiple Types of Surface Available in a Wide Variety of Mesh/Grit Sizes Lighter Than Metallic Media With a Denser Blast Stream Silica free Blasting Applications Etching Metal Paint Stripping Prepping Surfaces for Coatings Monument Etching Cleaning Discoloration From Welding Surface Prep for Metalizing and Welding Preparation for Bonding General Applications Non-Skid Flooring Sanding Abrasion Resistance Slurry Polishing Paint Filler Grinding Cue Tip Chalk Edge Rounding in Tumbling Wear Resistance Wet and Dry Barrel Tumbling Looking to save even more? Recycled brown fused aluminum oxide media (BFA) offers an economical, eco-conscious alternative. It is up to 25% lower in cost than virgin grit, but still packs the same performance punch. Conclusion Aluminum oxide blast media is the ultimate surface prep partner that you can depend on to be reliable, tough, and versatile. Be it restoring, refining, or reshaping, this grit gives you control without compromise. Here, pure efficiency meets cutting power, all wrapped into one abrasive. Ready to out lasts your expectations? Contact Kramer Industries to order premium aluminum oxide media—fresh or recycled—and dominate your next surface prep job. Recycled Brown Fused Aluminum Oxide Grit (BFA) is an economical and effective way to maintain performance and keep costs low. Costs can be as much as 25% lower than virgin Aluminum Oxide Grit. For more information on this product and recycling process click here. Specifications Aluminum Oxide Grit (Standard) Specifications Mesh Size Average Particle Size the smaller the mesh number, the coarser the grit Spec Sheet 8 Mesh 45% 8 mesh (2.3 mm) or larger 10 Mesh 45% 10 mesh (2.0 mm) or larger 12 Mesh 45% 12 mesh (1.7 mm) or larger 14 Mesh 45% 14 mesh (1.4 mm) or larger 16 Mesh 45% 16 mesh (1.2 mm) or larger 20 Mesh 45% 20 mesh (0.85 mm) or larger 22 Mesh 45% 20 mesh (0.85 mm) or larger 24 Mesh 45% 25 mesh (0.7 mm) or larger 30 Mesh 45% 30 mesh (0.56 mm) or larger 36 Mesh 45% 35 mesh (0.48 mm) or larger 40 Mesh 45% 40 mesh (0.42 mm) or larger 46 Mesh 45% 45 mesh (0.35 mm) or larger 54 Mesh 40% 50 mesh (0.33 mm) or larger 60 Mesh 40% 60 mesh (0.25 mm) or larger 70 Mesh 40% 70 mesh (0.21 mm) or larger 80 Mesh 40% 80 mesh (0.17 mm) or larger 90 Mesh 40% 100 mesh (0.15 mm) or larger 100 Mesh 40% 120 mesh (0.12 mm) or larger 120 Mesh 40% 140 mesh (0.10 mm) or larger 150 Mesh 40% 200 mesh (0.08 mm) or larger 180 Mesh 40% 230 mesh (0.06 mm) or larger 220 Mesh 40% 270 mesh (0.046 mm) or larger 240 Mesh 38% 325 mesh (0.037 mm) or larger 280 Mesh 25-60% 325 mesh (0.037 mm) or larger 320 Mesh 60% 325 mesh (0.037 mm) or finer 360 Mesh Median: 20.1-23.1 micron 400 Mesh Median: 15.5-17.5 micron 500 Mesh Median: 11.3-13.3 micron 600 Mesh Median: 8.0-10.0 micron 800 Mesh Median: 5.3-7.3 micron 1000 Mesh Median: 3.7-5.3 micron 1200 Mesh Median: 2.6-3.6 micron
