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About Sanding Abrasives

Sheets with cloth backing are more durable than those with a paper backing.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

				9" × 11"
				Small Pack			Large Pack
Grit	For Use On	Abrasive Material	Sanding Properties	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Cloth Abrasive Backing
For Extra-Smooth Finish
280	Steel, Wood	Aluminum Oxide	Tear Resistant	10	0000000	000000	50	0000000	000000

Water-Resistant Sanding Sheets for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals

These sheets resist deterioration when used wet or with grease, chemicals, cutting fluids, and other solvents that may be present when sanding.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

					9" × 11"
					Small Pack			Large Pack
Grit	For Use On	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	Sanding Properties	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Extra-Smooth Finish
280	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber	Silicon Carbide	Paper	Water Resistant	5	000000	00000	50	0000000	000000

Miniature Sanding Cords for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals

Round

The dental floss of abrasives, these cords slip into areas that other forms cannot. They're good for deburring and polishing small holes, narrow slots, keyways, and grooves.

					50 ft. Lg.
Dia.	For Use On	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	Grit		Each
Round
For Extra-Smooth Finish
0.012"	Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber	Silicon Carbide	Fiber	280	00000000	000000

Cushioned Sanding Sheets for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals

The cushioned layer of these abrasive-embedded cloth sheets gives you more control over sanding pressure, creating finer and more consistent finishes. They resist deterioration when used wet or with grease, chemicals, cutting fluids, and other solvents that may be present when sanding.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

3" × 6"
Grit	For Use On	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	Sanding Properties		Each
For Extra-Smooth Finish
280	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant, Tear Resistant	00000000	00000
6" × 12"
For Extra-Smooth Finish
280	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant, Tear Resistant	0000000	00000

Cushioned Sanding Rolls for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals

A cushioned layer gives you more control over sanding pressure, creating finer and more consistent finishes. These rolls can be cut to length.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

						48 ft. Lg.
Wd.	For Use On	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	Sanding Properties	Grit		Each
For Extra-Smooth Finish
1"	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Tear Resistant	280	00000000	0000000

Cushioned Sanding Pads for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals

Sized for tight spaces, these small pads sand flat and curved surfaces. They have a flexible foam layer that gives you more control over sanding pressure, creating finer and more consistent finishes. The abrasive is on the top and bottom. Pads resist deterioration when used wet or with grease, chemicals, cutting fluids, and other solvents that may be present when sanding.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

2" × 2"
Grit	For Use On	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	Sanding Properties		Each
For Extra-Smooth Finish
280	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Silicon Carbide	Cloth and Foam	Water Resistant, Tear Resistant	00000000	00000
3" × 4"
For Extra-Smooth Finish
280	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Silicon Carbide	Cloth and Foam	Water Resistant, Tear Resistant	00000000	0000

Sanding Rolls for Easy-Feed Hand Sanding Blocks

A coating prevents dust and debris from building up on the abrasive surface. Use with Easy-Feed Sanding Blocks.

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For Extra-Smooth Finish
Grit	For Use On	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	Mount Type	Sanding Properties	Lg.		Each
2 1/2" Wd.
280	Steel, Wood	Silicon Carbide	Paper	Adhesive Back	Clog Resistant	100"	0000000	00000
3 1/4" Wd.
280	Steel, Wood	Silicon Carbide	Paper	Adhesive Back	Clog Resistant	100"	0000000	0000

Clog-Resistant Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs

A coating prevents dust and debris from building up on the abrasive surface. Press these discs onto a compatible sanding tool or backup pad (sold separately); peel off to remove. Also known as PSA discs. To maintain strong adhesion, clean the pad surface with mild alcohol before applying. Do not use aggressive cleaning solvents such as MEK or acetone, which can damage the adhesive.

Discs with paper abrasive backing come on a roll.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Paper Abrasive Backing
Dia.	Abrasive Material	Sanding Properties	For Use On	For Use With	Grit	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Extra Smooth Finish
5"	Aluminum Oxide	Clog Resistant	Steel, Wood	Portable Disc Sanders, Stationary Disc Sanders	280	100	000000000	000000
6"	Aluminum Oxide	Clog Resistant	Steel, Wood	Portable Disc Sanders, Stationary Disc Sanders	280	100	000000000	00000

Cushioned Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals

The cushioned construction gives you more control over sanding pressure, creating finer and more consistent finishes. These discs resist deterioration when used wet. Press onto a compatible sanding tool or backup pad (sold separately); peel off to remove. Also known as PSA discs. To maintain strong adhesion, clean the pad surface with mild alcohol before applying. Do not use aggressive cleaning solvents such as MEK or acetone, which can damage the adhesive.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Extra Smooth Finish
Dia.	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	Sanding Properties	For Use On	For Use With	Grit	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Grinders for Bits and Burs, Portable Disc Sanders	280	50	00000000	000000
3"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Grinders for Bits and Burs, Portable Disc Sanders	280	10	00000000	00000
4"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Grinders for Bits and Burs, Portable Disc Sanders	280	10	00000000	00000
4 1/2"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Portable Disc Sanders	280	10	00000000	00000
5"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Portable Disc Sanders, Stationary Disc Sanders	280	10	00000000	00000
6"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Portable Disc Sanders, Stationary Disc Sanders	280	10	00000000	00000
7"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Portable Disc Sanders, Stationary Disc Sanders	280	10	00000000	00000
9"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Stationary Disc Sanders	280	10	00000000	00000
10"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Stationary Disc Sanders	280	10	00000000	000000
12"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Water Resistant	Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel	Stationary Disc Sanders	280	10	00000000	000000

Uniform-Finish Sanding Belts

Multiple layers of abrasive arranged in a pattern create highly consistent finishes. The most common abrasive for general sanding, aluminum oxide is tough and won’t crack under high stress. Use these belts for removing paint and rust to final finishing. A cloth backing makes these belts flexible yet resistant to tearing.

For Extra-Smooth Finish

					280 Grit
Wd.	Lg.	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	For Use On		Each
1/2"	12"	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	00000000	00000
1/2"	18"	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	00000000	0000
1"	42"	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	00000000	0000
2"	42"	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	00000000	0000
2"	48"	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	00000000	0000
2"	60"	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	00000000	0000
2"	72"	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	00000000	00000
4"	36"	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	00000000	00000
6"	48"	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	00000000	00000

Cushioned Sanding Belts

A cushioned layer gives you more control over sanding pressure, creating finer and more consistent finishes. These belts have a coating that prevents dust and debris from building up on the abrasive surface. They also resist deterioration when used with water or cutting fluids.

For Extra-Smooth Finish
Wd.	Lg.	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	For Use On	Grit		Each
1/2"	12"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	00000
1/2"	18"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	0000
1/2"	24"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	0000
1"	42"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	0000
1 1/2"	60"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	00000
2"	42"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	0000
2"	48"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	00000
2"	60"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	00000
2"	72"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	00000
3"	132"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	00000
4"	36"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	00000
6"	48"	Silicon Carbide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	280	0000000	00000

Replaceable-Cap Sanding Bits

Slip a cap onto the head of a shank (sold separately) and sand small, recessed, and hard-to-reach areas.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Extra-Smooth Finish—Curved Cap

Curved Cap with Required Shank

280 Grit

Caps											Required Shanks
Dia.	Lg.	For Shank Dia.	Max. Speed, rpm	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	For Use On	For Use With	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each
3/16"	7/16"	1/8"	40,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	000000	0000000	00000
1/4"	5/8"	1/4"	40,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	000000	0000
9/32"	1/2"	1/8"	30,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
3/8"	5/8"	1/8"	20,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
7/16"	1"	1/4"	20,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
1/2"	11/16"	1/4"	16,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
5/8"	1"	1/4"	12,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
5/8"	1 1/4"	1/4"	12,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
27/32"	1 9/16"	1/4"	9,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	00000

For Extra-Smooth Finish—Flat Cap

Flat Cap with Required Shank

280 Grit

Caps											Required Shanks
Dia.	Lg.	For Shank Dia.	Max. Speed, rpm	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	For Use On	For Use With	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each
3/16"	3/8"	1/8"	40,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	000000	0000000	00000
9/32"	1/2"	1/8"	30,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
3/8"	5/8"	1/8"	20,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
1/2"	11/16"	1/4"	16,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
5/8"	1"	1/4"	12,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000

For Extra-Smooth Finish—Point Cap

Point Cap with Required Shank

280 Grit

Caps											Required Shanks
Dia.	Lg.	For Shank Dia.	Max. Speed, rpm	Abrasive Material	Abrasive Backing Material	For Use On	For Use With	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each
3/16"	7/16"	1/8"	40,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	000000	0000000	00000
9/32"	1/2"	1/8"	30,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
3/8"	5/8"	1/8"	20,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
1/2"	11/16"	1/4"	16,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000
5/8"	1"	1/4"	12,000	Aluminum Oxide	Cloth	Steel, Wood	Drills, Grinders for Bits and Burs	10	00000000	00000	0000000	0000

Nylon Mesh Cushioned Flap Wheels for Flap Wheel Sanders

Nylon Mesh Backing

The abrasive-embedded mesh construction gives you more control over sanding pressure, creating finer and more consistent finishes.

Very fine grade is for finishing.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Nylon Mesh Backing
Grit	Dia.	Wd.	Arbor Hole Dia.	Max. Speed, rpm	Color	Abrasive Material	For Use On		Each
Very Fine Grade—For Extra-Smooth Finish
280	4 1/8"	2"	1 3/4"	5,700	Maroon	Aluminum Oxide	Steel, Wood	000000000	000000
280	4 1/8"	4"	1 3/4"	5,700	Maroon	Aluminum Oxide	Steel, Wood	00000000	00000

Multipurpose Lapping Film

Sheets

Discs

Lap without the mess of pastes and slurries—abrasive is embedded in the surface of this waterproof film. Grit and microns are approximate.

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Sheets

3" Wd. × 8" Lg.
Abrasive Grain Size, microns	Grit (For Finish)	Color	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aluminum Oxide
40	280 (Extra Smooth)	Blue	Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Iron, Nickel	5	00000000	00000
9" Wd. × 11" Lg.
Aluminum Oxide
40	280 (Extra Smooth)	Blue	Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Iron, Nickel	5	00000000	00000

Discs

					5" Dia.
Abrasive Grain Size, microns	Grit (For Finish)	Color	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aluminum Oxide
40	280 (Extra Smooth)	Blue	Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Iron, Nickel	5	00000000	00000

Discs with Adhesive Back

					5" Dia.
Abrasive Grain Size, microns	Grit (For Finish)	Color	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Aluminum Oxide
40	280 (Extra Smooth)	Blue	Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Iron, Nickel	5	00000000	000000