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Metal Bond Diamond Wheels

Vitrified Bond Wheels

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Aluminum Oxide/Cotton Laminate Blend

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Aluminum Oxide/Zirconium Oxide Blend

For Finish

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Quick-Change Fastener

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DFARS Specialty Metals

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For Use With

Grinders for Bits and Burs

Grinding Wheels

Hand Sanding Blocks

System of Measurement

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Abrasive Backing Material

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Shape

Thickness

Performance

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Arbor Hole

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8,315 Products

Fabricating and Machining

Sandpaper

Add to sanders, sanding blocks, and other tools to create a smooth finish on work surfaces

1,002 products

Sanding Discs

Add to sanders, floor buffers, and other tools to smooth out workpieces and remove paint and rust

1,713 products

Sanding Sticks and Bricks

Deburr and smooth larger work surfaces and machine parts than polishing stones

60 products

Sanding Belts

Pair with sanders and sanding sticks to smooth the surfaces of workpieces and remove paint and rust

1,783 products

Sanding Sleeves

Use with grinders to shape, deburr, and sand edges and internal surfaces

307 products

Sanding Bits

Smooth out small, recessed, and hard-to-reach areas, and also remove paint and rust

173 products

Abrasive Wool

Clean and finish a variety of work surfaces

63 products

Sanding Pads

Reach into pipes, tubes, corners, and slots to smooth their surfaces and remove paint and rust

50 products

Sanding Rolls

As the outer sanding surface wears away, new abrasive is exposed; also known as cartridge rolls

113 products

Oscillating Tool Sanding Pads

Set up your oscillating tool to sand surfaces

2 products

Flap Wheels

Create a uniform finish on flat and curved surfaces without gouging them

604 products

Grinding Wheels

Add to grinders to remove material from work surfaces using abrasion

594 products

Grinding Wheel Dressers

Clean grinding wheels and expose fresh grains to rejuvenate their cutting ability

104 products

Grinding Wheel Truing Tools

Reshape worn grinding wheels so they'll continue to run straight

8 products

Buffing Kits

Everything you need to remove scratches and surface imperfections with a buffer or polisher

1 product

Polishing Bobs

Attach to a drill or grinder to polish small and hard-to-reach areas

36 products

Buffing and Polishing Compounds

Apply to your buffing wheel to improve its buildup removal

24 products

Polishing Stones

Create a finer, more polished finish on tools, molds, and dies than sanding sticks

620 products

Polish

Clean, shine, and protect hard surfaces

16 products

Rotary Tool Buffing and Polishing Kits

Buff, polish, and clean with rotary tools

1 product

Rotary Tool Sanding Sleeves

Pair with rotary tools to smooth wood, fiberglass, and rubber or remove rust from metal

1 product

Cylinder Hones

Remove material and leave a smooth, uniform finish inside cylinders

192 products

Lapping Compounds

Apply to surfaces with a lapping or buffing tool for a level, scratch-free finish

147 products

Tumbling Media

Use in tumblers to polish, finish, deburr, clean, or round the edges of metal parts

159 products

Lapping Film

Polish workpieces without the mess of pastes and slurries

78 products

Lapping Grains

Mix with oil, grease, or water to create your own lapping compound

63 products

Surface-Hardening Compounds

Create a hard, wear-resistant surface on carbon steel parts

5 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Aluminum Cleaners

Brighten dull and dirty aluminum surfaces

1 product

Metal Brighteners

Remove oxidation, discoloration, and heat stains from most metals without damaging the surface

1 product

Passivating Cleaners

Restore and maintain the surface layer on stainless steel that protects it from corrosion

6 products

Rust Removers

Restore rusted metal surfaces, such as tanks and pipes, to their original state

16 products

Scale Removers

Dissolve scale and mineral deposits in boilers, chillers, condensers, and other equipment

6 products

Stainless Steel Surface Restorers

Clean weld scale and other impurities off stainless steel and restore its corrosion resistance

3 products

Paint

Renew, enhance, protect, and change the color of surfaces

48 products

Protective Coatings

Shield surfaces from the surrounding environment

110 products

Powder Coating Sprayers

Evenly apply powder coatings to small or large parts

2 products

Paint Primers

Extend the life of paint and coatings by preparing surfaces beforehand

32 products

Protective Coating Primers

Prepare metal surfaces for powder coating

2 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Passivation Testers

Detect iron in stainless steel parts to confirm they're properly passivated

1 product

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Sanding Abrasive Dispensers

Organize your sanding rolls so they're ready to grab and go

5 products