Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
61500084522

61500084522

3M

SURFACE LS BELT 6X48" A VFN

0

61500292273

61500292273

3M

EXL-XP DEBURR WHEEL 8" 10S FIN

0

61500068681

61500068681

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 6" 9S FIN

0

61500007531

61500007531

3M

UNITIZED WHEEL CUT&POLISH 7A CRS

0

61500295946

61500295946

3M

DURABLE FLEX BELT A FIN

0

61500139060

61500139060

3M

SURFACE DISC TN 7"XNH A CRS

0

61500159316

61500159316

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 8" 8A MED

0

61500103207

61500103207

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 8" 2S FIN

8

45MIC 3M664X TP SHEET 6X6

45MIC 3M664X TP SHEET 6X6"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 45U 6" X 6"

0

61500064490

61500064490

3M

SURFACE BELT 1/4X18" A MED

40

61500121399

61500121399

3M

CLEAN & FINISH SHEET 6X9" T

0

61500083458

61500083458

3M

EXL UNITIZED WHEEL 1X1" 6S FIN

21

61500193257

61500193257

3M

SL SURFACE COND DISC 5" A CRS

0

9MIC 3M661X ROLL 8

9MIC 3M661X ROLL 8"X50'X3"

3M

LAPPING FILM DIAMOND 9U 50' X 8"

0

61500109816

61500109816

3M

MULTI-FINISHING WHEEL 8" 2S MED

2

61500035045

61500035045

3M

CUT&POLISH UNITIZED WHEEL 5A FIN

118

61500064573

61500064573

3M

SURFACE BELT 2X48" S SFN

0

61500102779

61500102779

3M

EXL DEBURRING WHEEL 16" 9S FIN

0

61500160694

61500160694

3M

SURFACE BELT 1/2X30" A CRS

0

49910

49910

3M

STIKIT SANDING DISC 125/ROLL

10

Abrasives and Surface Conditioning Products

1. Overview

Abrasives and surface conditioning products are engineered materials designed to modify surface properties through cutting, grinding, polishing, or finishing. These products enable precise material removal and surface preparation in manufacturing, maintenance, and industrial processes. Their importance spans across quality control, product longevity, and process efficiency in sectors like aerospace, automotive, and electronics.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
Coated AbrasivesGrains bonded to flexible backing (paper/cloth)Metal deburring, wood sanding
Bonded AbrasivesCeramic/organic binder-formed grinding wheelsTool sharpening, heavy stock removal
SuperabrasivesDiamond/CBN grains for extreme hardnessHard alloy machining, optical glass grinding
Nonwoven AbrasivesOpen-web structure for conformal finishingWeld blending, composite material polishing
Surface Conditioning PadsScotch-Brite-type media for cleaning/texturingPre-paint surface preparation

3. Structure and Composition

Typical products consist of: - Abrasive Grains: Al2O3, SiC, CBN, Diamond - Binders: Phenolic resins, vitrified bonds, electroplated nickel - Reinforcement: Fiber backing, mesh supports - Additives: Lubricants, anti-static agents, cooling agents

4. Key Technical Parameters

ParameterDescriptionImportance
Grain Size (Mesh)8-1200 grit rangeDetermines cut rate and finish quality
Hardness (Knoop)1500-8000 HKAffects material removal efficiency
Concentration25-200%Superabrasive quantity per volume
Bond StrengthGrade P-ZControls grain retention and wear
Operating Speed10-160 m/sSafety and performance criticality

5. Application Fields

  • Metalworking: CNC grinders, belt sanders
  • Aerospace: Turbine blade finishing systems
  • Automotive: Robotic weld cleaning stations
  • Electronics: Wafer polishing equipment
  • Construction: Concrete floor preparation machines

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

ManufacturerKey ProductsSpecializations
3MTrizact, Scotch-BriteMicron-level precision finishing
Saint-GobainNorton Quantum wheelsHigh-efficiency grinding systems
MetalorCBN grinding toolsHard alloy machining
HermesFibre Discs 960 VCHeavy-duty metal removal

7. Selection Recommendations

Key factors: - Workpiece material hardness (e.g., use CBN for hardened steel) - Required surface roughness (Ra 0.05-10 m range) - Thermal sensitivity of base material - Machine tool specifications (RPM, power) Case Study: Automotive gear manufacturing selects electroplated CBN wheels (150 concentration, vitrified bond) for profile grinding, achieving 0.8 m Ra finish.

Industry Trends Analysis

Emerging directions include: - Nanostructured abrasive coatings (20-50nm grain size) - Environmentally-friendly binders (<50 ppm VOC) - Smart abrasive systems with IoT process monitoring - Hybrid products combining grinding/polishing functions - Additive manufacturing of custom abrasive geometries

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