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The abrasives grains are used for cutting, grinding, blasting, lapping and polishing. Elfusa is today the largest company of Latin America in the Fused Aluminum Oxides sector and Sintex Minerals distributes its abrasives in North America and Canada.

AL-L is a white aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of calcined alumina in electric arc furnaces. AL presents high purity and high capability of edge reposition. It’s recommended for special applications where contamination is an issue to be considered.

AL-R is a white aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of calcined alumina in electric arc furnaces. AL presents high purity and high capability of edge reposition. It’s recommended for special applications where contamination is an issue to be considered.

ALOMAX-L is a semi friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. ALOMAX presents good toughness and excellent abrasion properties, being recommended for high performance coated abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-P.

ALOMAX is a semi friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. ALOMAX presents good toughness and excellent abrasion properties, being recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

ALOMAXRC is a semi friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnace. The grits are ceramic coated, which provides an increase in the specific surface of the abrasive grain and a better adhesion between the abrasive grain and resin. ALOMAXRC presents good toughness and excellent abrasion properties, being recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

ALOMAXST is a semi friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnace. The grits are silane coated, which promotes a better connection between the abrasive grain and phenolic resin binder. ALOMAXST presents good toughness and excellent abrasion properties, being recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

ALOMIX is an abrasive grain obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces and magnetic treatment of brown fused aluminum oxide. ALOMIX presents an excellent cost/benefit ratio for several applications. ALOMIX is reommended for the production of low cost coated abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-P.

ALOMIX-R is an abrasive grain obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric furnaces and magnetic treatment of brown fused aluminum oxide. ALOMIX presents an excellent cost/benefit ratio for several applications. ALOMIX is recommended to cutting wheels, some resin-bonded abrasives and sand blasting. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

ALRC is a white fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of calcined alumina in electric arc furnaces. The grits are ceramic coated, which provides an increase in the specific surface of the abrasive grain and a better adhesion between the abrasive grain and resin. ALRC presents high purity and high capacity of edge reposition and is recommended for special application where contamination is an issue to be considered. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

ALST is a white fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of calcined alumina in electric arc furnaces. The grits are silane coated, which promotes a better connection between the abrasive grain and phenolic resin binder. ALST presents high purity and high capacity of edge reposition and is recommended for special application where contamination is an issue to be considered. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BT is a brown aluminum oxide obtained by a reduction fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. Due to its high toughness, BT is recommended for high performance coated abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-P.

BT is a brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reduction fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. Due to its high toughness, BT is recommended for high perfomance grinding wheels. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BTBF is a brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reductive fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are heated at high temperatures and turn blue due to their controlled chemistry increasing toughness. BTBF is recommended for high performance grinding wheels. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BTBFRC is a brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reductive fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. BTBFRC is heated at high temperatures, the grits turn blue and increasing toughness due to their controlled chemistry. The grits are ceramic coated, which provides an increase in the specific surface of the abrasive grain and a better adhesion between the abrasive grain and resin. BTBFRC is recommended for high performance grinding wheels. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BTBFST is a brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reductive fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are silane coated, which promotes a better connection between the abrasive grain and phenolic resin binder. The grits are heated at high temperatures and turn blue due to their controlled chemistry increasing toughness. BTBFST is recommended for high performance grinding wheels. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BTCAL is a brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reduction fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. In order to improve its quality this material is calcined and present low dust content. It’s recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BTCALRC is a brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reduction fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are ceramic coated, which provides an increase in the specific surface of the abrasive grain and a better adhesion between the abrasive grain and resin. In order to improve its quality this material is calcined and present low dust content. It’s recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BTCALST is a brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reduction fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are silane coated, which promotes a better connection between the abrasive grain and phenolic resin binder. In order to improve its quality this material is calcined and present low dust content. It’s recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BTRC is a brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reductive fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are ceramic coated with iron oxide at high temperatures improving their capacity to bond each other in resin bonded cutting-off discs. BTRC can also be added in grinding wheels formulations (grits 10, 12, 14 and 16) for high stock removal ratio, substituting as far as 20% of the alumina-zirconia grits normally used in these abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BTST is a brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reduction fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. Due to its high toughness, the grits are silane coated, which promotes a better connection between the abrasive grain and phenolic resin binder. BTST-R is recommended for high performance grinding wheels. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

ELECTROCARB® Black Silicon Carbide is graded to FEPA standards and is ideal for high quality coated abrasives.

ELECTROCARB® Black Silicon Carbide contains some free silicon (Si) and carbon (C) and is not as pure as green SiC. It is ideal for a wide variety of applications including vitrified and resinoid grinding wheels, friction, blasting, compounds, lapping, polishing, non-slip, wiresawing silicon & quartz, and many more.

ELFK is a violet electrofused aluminum oxide obtained by the fusion of alumina, chromium oxide and titanium oxide in electric arc furnaces. ELFK is tougher than pink fused alumina and can be used in organic and vitrified grinding wheels. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

Green Silicon Carbide is extremely pure. It can be manufactured into complex bonded shapes or used as a loose abrasive. Applications/uses include vitrified & resinoid grinding wheels, honing stones, blasting grain/powder, compounds, lapping, polishing and many more.

Green Silicon Carbide is extremely pure. It can be manufactured into complex bonded shapes or used as a loose abrasive. Applications/uses include vitrified & resinoid grinding wheels, honing stones, blasting grain/powder, compounds, lapping, polishing and many more.

MAXCAL is a special brown fused aluminum oxide developed for high performance abrasive products. MAXCAL is low titania product, heat treated in a rotary kiln at high temperatures and magnetic treated. These procedures guarantee low iron content and excellent grit stability. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-P.

MAXCAL is a special brown fused aluminum oxide developed for high performance abrasive products. It is low titania content product, heat treated in a rotary kiln at high temperatures and magnetic treated. These procedures guarantee low iron content and excellent grit stability. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

MAXCALRC is a special brown fused aluminum oxide developed for high performance abrasive products. The grits are ceramic coated, which provides an increase in the specific surface of the abrasive grain and a better adhesion between the abrasive grain and resin. MAXCALRC is low titania content product, heat treated in a rotary kiln at high temperatures and magnetic treated. These procedures guarantee low iron content and excellent grit stability. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

MAXCALST is a special brown fused aluminum oxide developed for high performance abrasive products. The grits are silane coated, which promotes a better connection between the abrasive grain and phenolic resin binder. MAXCALST is low titania content product, heat treated in a rotary kiln at high temperatures and magnetic treated. These procedures guarantee low iron content and excellent grit stability. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

RU is a pink aluminum oxide obtained by fusion of calcined alumina and chrome ore in electric arc furnaces. Its high purity and self-edged reposition characteristics make RU a product for special applications where contamination is an issue to be considered.

RU is a pink aluminum fused oxide obtained by fusion of calcined alumina and chrome ore in electric arc furnaces. Its high purity and self-edged reposition characteristics makes RU a special product for vitrifed grinding wheels. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

RUHC is a dark pink aluminum oxide obtained by fusion of calcined alumina and chrome ore in electric arc furnaces. Its high purity and self-edged reposition characteristics make RUHC a special product for vitrified grinding wheels.

SFAR is a semi-friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. In order to improve its quality this material is calcined and present low dust content. It is recommended for high performance coated abrasives.

SFAR is a semi-friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by reductive fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. In order to improve its quality this material is heat treated at high temperatures. SFAR is recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

SFARBF is a semi-friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. SFARBF receives heat treatment giving better grain cutting performance to increased toughness and constant replacement of edges of the grains can be used in extreme applications. This material has excellent properties for applications in sensitive steels.

SFARBF is a semi-friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. SFARBF receives heat treatment giving better grain cutting performance to increased toughness and constant replacement of edges of the grains can be used in extreme applications. This material has excellent properties for applications in sensitive steels.

SFARBFRC is a semi-friable fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reductive fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are heated at high temperatures and turn blue due to their controlled chemistry increasing toughness. The grits are ceramic coated with iron oxide at high temperatures improving their capacity to bond each other in resin bonded cutting-off discs. SFARBFRC is recommended for high performance semi-friable grinding wheels. Los granos se producen de acuerdo con la normas ANSI y/o FEPA.

SFARBFST is a semi-friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are silane coated, which promotes a better connection between the abrasive grain and phenolic resin binder. SFARBFST is heat treated at high temperatures and these procedures guarantee stress relief, high toughness and a blue colored grit. SFARBFRC is recommended for high performance grinding wheels. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

SFARHT is a semi-friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in eletric arc furnaces. SFARHT receives heat treatment keeping their normal brown color, giving better grain cutting performance to increased toughness and constant replacement of edges of the grains can be used in extreme applications. This material has excellent properties for applications in sensitive steels. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-P.

SFARHT is a semi-friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are heated at high temperatures keeping their normal brown color, and toughness is increased. It’s recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

SFARRC is a semi-friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reductive fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are ceramic coated, which provides an increase in the specific surface of the abrasive grain and a better adhesion between the abrasive grain and resin. In order to improve its quality this material is heat treated at high temperatures. SFARRC is recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

SFARST is a semi-friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reductive fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are silane coated, which promotes a better connection between the abrasive grain and phenolic resin binder. In order to improve its quality this material is heat treated at high temperatures. SFARST is recommended for high performance bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

SFCW is a friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. SFCW presents an excellent cost/benefit relation, being recommended for wood and dry wall coated abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-P.

TB is a friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. It presents an excellent cost/benefit relation, being recommended for wood and dry wall coated abrasives.

TB is a friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. TB presents an excellent cost/benefit relation, being recommended for resin-bonded abrasives. Produced to ANSI or FEPA-F.

TBRC is a friable brown fused aluminum oxide obtained from the fusion of high purity bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are ceramic coated, which provided an increase in the specific surface of the abrasive grain and a better adhesion between the abrasive grain and resin. TBRC presents an excellent cost/benefit relation, being recommended for resin-bonded abrasives. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

TBST is a semi-friable fused aluminum oxide obtained by a reductive fusion of high quality bauxites in electric arc furnaces. The grits are coated with a special silan compound improving their capacity to bond each other in resin bonded cutting-off discs. Produced according to ANSI or FEPA-F.

BTXX is a brown aluminum oxide obtained from the reduction of high quality bauxite in an electric arc furnace. Due to its high toughness, BTTX is recommended for use in bonded abrasives (grinding wheels, cutoff wheels, points, etc....), coated abrasives (paper & clothe), blasting abrasives, as well as refractory applications.

CARBOSIL Metallurgical Silicon Carbide dissociates or sublimates in molten iron and the silicon reacts with the metal oxides in the melt while the carbon provides exothermic energy to the furnace.

SUBSiC35 Metallurgical Silicon Carbide dissociates or sublimates in molten iron and the silicon reacts with the metal oxides in the melt while the carbon provides exothermic energy to the furnace.

SUBSiC85 Metallurgical Silicon Carbide dissociates or sublimates in molten iron and the silicon reacts with the metal oxides in the melt while the carbon provides exothermic energy to the furnace.