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    Cool-Sanding Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Cool-Sanding Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Cool-Sanding Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    These pads are designed to channel air flow to the sanding disc for cooler operation, prolonging the life of the disc. Install the backup pad onto the tool’s arbor, then attach a sanding disc and secure with a retaining nut.
    Style A
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Cool-Sanding Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs, Style A.
    Style A come with a separate plate that has a hole pattern to allow air flow.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Includes
    For Use With
    Each
    7"10,000M14 × 2 mmRetaining Nut, PlateAngle Grinders4395A25000000
     
    Style B
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Cool-Sanding Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs, Style B.
    Style B have spiral ribs that form air-flow channels. Retaining nuts are sold separately.
    Flexible
    Semi-Rigid
    Rigid
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Size
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    For Use With
    Each
    Each
    Each
    4"12,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders4655A110000004655A50000004655A21000000
    4 1/2"11,0005/8"Angle Grinders4655A17000004655A7000004655A3300000
    5"10,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders4655A12000004655A3000004655A2200000
    7"7,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders4655A1600000———0———0
    7"8,5005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders———04655A1000004655A2400000
    9"6,5005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders4655A15000004655A2000004655A2600000
     
    Accessories for Backup Pads

    Retaining Nuts for Backup Pads

    Image of System. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Retaining Nuts for Backup Pads.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Nuts for Backup Pads.
    Thread these nuts onto your tool’s arbor to hold a sanding disc against the backup pad. They're made for discs that have an unthreaded arbor hole. Use a spanner wrench (sold separately) to tighten the nut.
    Retaining Nuts for Backup Pads
    Pin Spanner
    Wrenches
    Base
    Barrel
    For Disc
    Dia. Range
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Thick.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Through-Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    4"-6"5/8"-11
    1 11/16"3/32"7/8"21/64"17/32"4655A27000005480A12000000
    7"-9"5/8"-11
    2"5/64"7/8"11/32"17/32"4655A2800005480A1200000
     

    Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs.
    Thread one of these backup pads onto the tool’s arbor, then attach a sanding disc and secure with the disc nut.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Includes
    For Use With
    Each
    4 1/2"18,0005/8"-11
    Disc NutAngle Grinders4728A29000000
    5"18,0005/8"-11
    Disc NutAngle Grinders4728A3100000
    7"8,6005/8"-11
    Disc NutAngle Grinders4728A4200000
    9", 9 1/8"7,0005/8"-11
    Disc NutAngle Grinders4728A4300000
     
    Grinder Spindle Adapters

    Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Backup Pads. Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs, Soft.

    Front

    Soft

    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Backup Pads. Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Backup Pads. Arbor-Mount Backup Pads for Nylon Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs, Hard.

    Back

    Hard

    Thread one of these pads onto the tool's arbor. Once the pad is secured, you can quickly attach, remove, and reuse hook and loop sanding discs.
    Soft—Soft pads have a thicker layer of foam than hard pads, which conforms to contoured surfaces. They're also great for finishing work.
    Hard—Hard pads are best for aggressive cutting on flat surfaces.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    For Use With
    Each
    Soft
    4 1/2"6,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders46595A101000000
    5"6,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders46595A10200000
    6"6,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders46595A10300000
    7"6,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders46595A10400000
     
    Hard
    4 1/2"10,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders46595A4300000
    5"8,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders46595A3700000
    6"8,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders46595A3800000
    7"6,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders46595A4100000
    8"6,0005/8"-11
    Angle Grinders46595A4200000
     

    Makita Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Makita Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs.
    Thread one of these backup pads onto the tool’s arbor, then attach a sanding disc and secure with the disc nut.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole Thread
    Size
    Includes
    For Use With
    Each
    4"11,500M10 × 1.25 mmDisc NutAngle Grinders8721A22000000
    4 1/2"11,5005/8"-11
    Disc NutAngle Grinders8721A3200000
     

    Disc-Cleaning Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs

    Image of System. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Backup Pads. Disc-Cleaning Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs.
    Image of Product. Backup Pads for 5" Disc Diameter. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Disc-Cleaning Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs, Round Edge.
    Image of Product. Backup Pads for 7" and 9" Disc Diameter. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Disc-Cleaning Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs, Scalloped Edge.

    Backup Pads for 5"

    Disc Diameter

    Backup Pads for 7"

    and 9" Disc Diameter

    With a free-spinning hub, these pads rotate independently while their raised ribs graze the back of the disc to clear debris and prolong the disc's life. Mount the backup pad to your tool’s arbor, then attach the sanding disc and secure with a nut.
    For 7" Diameter Disc and For 9" Diameter Disc—Pads for 7" and 9" disc diameter have a scalloped edge that applies less pressure on the work surface, reducing operator effort.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Edge
    Shape
    Each
    Backup Pads
    5"11,0005/8"-11
    Round7867N13000000
    7"8,6005/8"-11
    Scallop7867N1400000
    9"8,6005/8"-11
    Scallop7867N1500000
     
    Backup Pads with Plate and Disc Nut
    5"11,0005/8"-11
    Round7867N1100000
    7"8,6005/8"-11
    Scallop7867N1200000
    9"8,6005/8"-11
    Scallop4395A2400000
     

    See-Through Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Backup Pads. See-Through Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs.
    Holes in these pads align with holes in the sanding disc for a clearer view of the sanding surface. Thread the backup pad onto the tool’s arbor, then attach a sanding disc and secure with the disc nut.
    For Disc
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Includes
    For Use With
    Each
    4 1/2"13,0005/8"-11
    Disc NutAngle Grinders46795A24000000
    5"13,0005/8"-11
    Disc NutAngle Grinders46795A2500000
     
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