Aluminum Oxide Blasting Media (Brown Fused Alumina) – ~Mohs 9 hardness for rust removal, paint stripping, and surface preparation on metal, glass, and ceramic surfaces Compatible with sand blasters and sandblasting cabinets – ideal for siphon-feed and pressure-feed systems (air-compressor powered) used for coating removal, cleaning, and surface prep Available in 80 / 100 / 120 / 220 grit – choose coarse to fine abrasive media for metal cleaning, profiling, deburring, or precision glass etching Durable, recyclable abrasive blasting media – provides consistent cutting action, stable particle performance, and multiple blasting cycles depending on process conditions Industrial-grade media for both professional and DIY use – suitable for rust removal, coating removal, and metal surface preparation using cabinet or pressure blaster systems Aluminum Oxide Blasting Media – For Sand Blasters, Sandblasting Cabinets & Air-Compressor Systems Tribos Brown Aluminum Oxide Blasting Media is an industrial-grade, angular abrasive blasting media designed for sand blasters, sandblasting cabinets, siphon-feed systems, and pressure-feed blasters. With a hardness of approximately Mohs 9, this media provides fast, consistent cutting action for rust removal, paint stripping, coating removal, and metal surface preparation. Suitable for metal, glass, ceramic, and composite materials, it delivers reliable performance across professional and DIY applications. Features - Industrial-grade aluminum oxide (brown fused alumina) with uniform particle shape for stable, aggressive cutting - Works efficiently in cabinet blasters, siphon-feed systems, and pressure blasters powered by air compressors - Durable, recyclable abrasive media—supports multiple blasting cycles based on process settings - Excellent for surface preparation, rust removal, coating removal, texturing, and etching Specifications - Material: Brown Aluminum Oxide (Fused Alumina) - Hardness: ~Mohs 9 (significantly harder than silica sand) - True Density: ~3.95 g/cm³ - Magnetic Content: ≤0.03% - Grit Sizes: 80 / 100 / 120 / 220 - Packaging: Dual-layer, puncture-resistant bag for safe storage and transport Key Applications - Rust & Paint Removal Effectively removes corrosion, scale, old coatings, and oxidation from automotive components, tools, machinery, and fabricated parts. - Surface Preparation Ideal for preparing metal before powder coating, painting, plating, or bonding—ensures proper adhesion and consistent finish. - Glass & Ceramic Processing Suitable for frosting, etching, texturing, and smoothing glass or ceramic surfaces for decorative and functional results. * Performance may vary depending on substrate type, pressure settings, nozzle size, media distance, and grit selection. This product has not been reformulated or changed. The primary product is aluminum oxide blasting media. Any safety-related items referenced in previous listings were not the main product and did not alter the core product composition or function. The current listing accurately reflects the original product itself: industrial-grade brown aluminum oxide abrasive blasting media.