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Backup Pads with Shank for Quick-Change Sanding Discs
Secure the shank into the collet or chuck of your tool and attach the quick-change fastener on the back of compatible sanding discs to the pad.
Pads with medium density provide enough support for heavy material removal but are flexible enough for contouring and shaping.
| For Disc Dia. | Manufacturer Equivalent Model | Max. Speed, rpm | Shank Dia. | Density | Each | |
| 4" | 3M TSM, Norton Speed-Lok TS, Standard Abrasive SocAtt | 15,000 | 1/4" | Medium | 0000000 | 000000 |
| For Disc Dia. | Manufacturer Equivalent Model | Max. Speed, rpm | Shank Dia. | Density | Each | |
| 4" | 3M Roloc, Norton Speed-Lok TR | 15,000 | 1/4" | Medium | 00000000 | 000000 |
| For Disc Dia. | Manufacturer Equivalent Model | Max. Speed, rpm | Shank Dia. | Density | Each | |
| 4" | Merit Power-Lock Type I, Norton TY Power-Lock Type I | 15,000 | 1/4" | Medium | 00000000 | 000000 |
| For Disc Dia. | Manufacturer Equivalent Model | Max. Speed, rpm | Shank Dia. | Density | Each | |
| 4" | Norton Speed-Lok TR+ | 8,000 | 1/4" | Medium | 0000000 | 000000 |
Backup Pads with Shank for Flexible-Edge Quick-Change Sanding Discs
The flexible edge of the sanding disc overhangs these backup pads. Secure the shank into the collet or chuck of your tool, then attach the quick-change fastener on the sanding disc to the corresponding fastener on the backup pad.
| For Disc Dia. | Manufacturer Equivalent Model | Max. Speed, rpm | Shank Dia. | Each | |
| 3", 4" | 3M TSM, Norton Speed-Lok TS, Standard Abrasive SocAtt | 30,000 | 1/4" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| For Disc Dia. | Manufacturer Equivalent Model | Max. Speed, rpm | Shank Dia. | Each | |
| 3", 4" | Merit Power-Lock Type I, Norton TY Power-Lock Type I | 30,000 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Cool-Sanding Backup Pads for Arbor-Mount Sanding Discs
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 disc nut.
Style B have spiral ribs which form air-flow channels. Disc nuts are sold separately.
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.
Arbor Hole | ||||||
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| For Disc Dia. | Max. Speed, rpm | Thread Size | Thread Pitch | Includes | Each | |
| 4" | 11,500 | M10 | 1.25 mm | Disc Nut | 0000000 | 000000 |
Backup Pads with Threaded Stud for Nylon
Mesh Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs
Thread the stud into the tool's spindle. Once the pad is secured to the tool, you can quickly attach, remove, and reuse hook and loop sanding discs.
| For Disc Dia. | Max. Speed, rpm | Thread Size | Each | |
| 4" | 10,000 | 5/16"-24 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Backup Pads with Shank for Nylon Mesh
Cushioned Hook and Loop Sanding Discs
Secure the shank into the collet or chuck of a tool. Once the pad is secured to the tool, you can quickly attach, remove, and reuse hook and loop sanding discs.
| For Disc Dia. | Max. Speed, rpm | Shank Dia. | Each | |
| 4" | 18,000 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 000000 |
Backup Pads with Shank for Adhesive-Back Sanding Discs
Secure the shank into the collet or chuck of your tool and then press the disc onto the backup pad.
| For Disc Dia. | Max. Speed, rpm | Shank Dia. | Each | |
| 4" | 6,000 | 1/4" | 0000000 | 000000 |