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    40 Products

    Thin Film and Label Smoothing Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Smoothing Tools. Thin Film and Label Smoothing Tools.
    Flatten air bubbles, smooth wrinkles, and squeeze out excess primer fluid when applying films and sheets to a surface. Tough yet flexible, these plastic tools hold up to firm hand pressure without cracking. The smooth edge and rounded corners will not scratch your sheet. Use them with both plain and adhesive-backed sheets, such as signs, labels, decals, protective films, and 3D printer sheets.
    Blade
    Each
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Material
    Color
    Shape
    1-19
    20-Up
    4"3 1/2"PlasticYellowStraight00000000000000000

    Air-Powered Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Air-Powered Polishers.
    Connect to compressed air to remove deep scratches and other defects from surfaces. These polishers use rotary motion for faster, more aggressive finishing than random-orbital polishers. However, they may leave microscopic swirl marks on surfaces. Adjust speed without removing your hand from the tool—turn the dial with your thumb. Higher speeds remove heavier defects, and lower speeds reduce the risk of damage to delicate surfaces. Polishers have a two-position side handle, so you can hold them with either hand.
    Attach hook and loop buffing and polishing pads to the included backup pad, or attach arbor-mount buffing and polishing pads directly to the threaded spindle.
    Air Inlet
    For Buffing and
    Polishing Pad Dia.
    Spindle Thread
    Size
    Max. No-Load Rotational
    Speed, rpm
    Power,
    hp
    Average Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Control
    Type
    Exhaust Port
    Location
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Includes
    Each
     
    Variable Speeds
    8"5/8"-11
    3,0001/26.75 ft³/min @ 90 psi12"4.67LeverFront3/8"1/4
    NPT
    FemaleBackup Pad for 8" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads000000000000000
     

    Electric Bench Buffer/Grinders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Electric Bench Buffer/Grinders.
    Tackle various tasks with these tools that affix to your bench top. They have one wheel for buffing and polishing and another for tool cleaning and sharpening. Turn the dial to adjust speed. Higher speeds remove heavier defects, and lower speeds reduce the risk of damage to delicate surfaces.
    For Buffing and
    Polishing Wheel
    For
    Grinding Wheel
    No-Load
    Rotational Speed, rpm
    Overall
    Max. Arbor
    Hole Dia.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Max.
    Thk.
    Min.
    Max.
    Power,
    hp
    Motor Shaft
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Control
    Type
    Current
    (Voltage)
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Includes
    Each
     
    Variable Speeds
    3/8"4"1/4"2"3/4"5007,0001/65/16"13"5"5 1/8"8Dial1.8 amp (120V AC)Plug InWheel Arbor for Grinding Wheels
    1 3/4" Diameter Grinding Wheel
    3" Diameter Buffing and Polishing Wheel
    Tapered Spindle for Buffing and Polishing Wheels
    0000000000000
     
    Replacements for Buffers and Polishers

    Electric Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Electric Polishers.
    Plug into a power source to remove deep scratches and other defects from surfaces. These polishers use rotary motion for faster, more aggressive finishing than random-orbital polishers. However, they may leave microscopic swirl marks on surfaces. Adjust speed without removing your hand from the tool—turn the dial with your thumb. Higher speeds remove heavier defects, and lower speeds reduce the risk of damage to delicate surfaces. Polishers have a two-position side handle, so you can hold them with either hand.
    Attach hook and loop buffing and polishing pads to the included backup pad, or attach arbor-mount buffing and polishing pads directly to the threaded spindle.
    For Buffing and
    Polishing Pad Dia.
    Spindle Thread
    Size
    Max. No-Load Rotational
    Speed, rpm
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Control
    Type
    Current
    (Voltage)
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Includes
    Each
     
    Variable Speeds
    8"5/8"-11
    3,50017"6 1/2Trigger12 amp (120V AC)Plug InBackup Pad for 8" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads00000000000000
     
    Replacement Backup Pads

    Light-Duty Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Light-Duty Polishers.
    A good choice for maintenance, delicate finishing work, and applying waxes and sealants. Also known as random-orbital polishers, these move in small, irregular circles. No part of the pad repeats its path, which prevents swirl marks. They also have a counterbalanced bottom plate to reduce vibration. Since they're not as powerful as other polishers, they will not correct heavy defects on your surface and are best for intermittent use, not routine use.
    Use them with polishing bonnets and applicator bonnets.
    For Bonnet
    Dia.
    Max. No-Load
    Orbital Speed, opm
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Control Type
    Current
    (Voltage)
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Includes
    Each
     
    1 Speed
    10"3,2009On/Off Switch0.8 amp (120V AC)Plug InTwo Terry Cloth Polishing Bonnets
    Two Terry Cloth Applicator Bonnets
    Two Polyester Polishing Bonnets
    One Polyester Wash Mitt
    000000000000
     
    Replacements for Buffers and Polishers

    Ultrasonic Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Ultrasonic Polishers.
    The finest finish of any polisher we offer. These polishers use high-frequency vibrations to remove microscopic surface imperfections that are too small to see with the human eye. They’re ideal when you need a perfectly smooth, flawless surface in the smallest features, such as ribs and slots in molds and dies. When you adjust the stroke length, these polishers automatically adjust the vibration frequency. To reduce the risk of damaging your workpiece, they generate little heat and automatically shut off when you press too hard against your workpiece.
    Overall
    Stroke Lg.,
    μm
    Max. No-Load Stroke
    Speed, stroke/sec
    Freq., Hz
    Power,
    W
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Control Type
    Current (Voltage)
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Includes
    Each
     
    Variable Speeds
    3 to 4022,00018,000 to 26,000365"6 1/2"9"4.4Foot Pedal, On/Off Switch0.07 amp to 0.2 amp (240V AC)
    0.1 amp to 0.3 amp (120V AC)
    Plug InHandpiece
    Foot Pedal
    Four Flat Ceramic Polishing Stones (1 Ea. 180, 250, 400, and 700 grit)—5/32" Wd. × 3/64" Thk.
    One Flat Diamond File (200 grit)—1/8" Wd. × 1/32" Thk.
    One Flat Diamond File (200 grit)—5/32" Wd. × 1/32" Thk.
    One Flat Diamond File (400 grit)—1/8" Wd. × 1/64" Thk.
    Three Flat Diamond Files (2 Ea. 200 grit, 1 Ea. 400 grit)—1/4" Wd. × 1/32" Thk.
    One Holder for max. 11/32" Wd. × 1/32" Thk. Flat Stone
    One Holder for max. 11/32" Wd. × 1/8" Thk. Flat Stone
    One Holder for 1/8" Dia. Round Stone
    Handpiece Holder
    Tool Storage Rack
    000000000000000
     
    Replacements for Buffers and Polishers

    Reciprocating Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Reciprocating Polishers.
    Polish hard-to-reach spots or finish molds and dies. Connect compact finishing tools such as lapping sticks or polishing bobs directly to these polishers, or add a tool holder to connect a polishing stone. Power them with compressed air to apply aggressive, back-and-forth strokes that remove deep scratches and defects. They must be used with compressed air filter/regulator/lubricators. Also known as profilers.
    Air Inlet
    Stroke
    Lg.
    Max. No-Load Stroke
    Speed, stroke/min
    Average Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    For Shank
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Control
    Type
    Exhaust Port
    Location
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
     
    Variable Speeds
    0.028"28,0001.8 ft³/min @ 90 psi1/8"8"1/2DialBack3/8"1/4
    NPT
    Female00000000000000
    0.118"10,0002.8 ft³/min @ 90 psi1/8"8"3/4DialBack3/8"1/4
    NPT
    Female0000000000000
     

    Electric Bench Buffer/Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Electric Bench Buffer/Polishers.
    Clean, touch up, and finish surfaces with these tools that affix to your bench top. Each spindle holds a buffing or polishing wheel.
    1,750 rpm—Run at low speeds for delicate polishing.
    3,600 rpm—Run at high speeds to remove deep scratches and make heavy repairs.
    For Buffing and
    Polishing Wheel
    Overall
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Max. No-Load Rotational
    Speed, rpm
    Power,
    hp
    Motor Shaft
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Control Type
    Current
    (Voltage)
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Includes
    Each
     
    1 Speed
    1/2"6"1/4" to 1"1,7501/41/2"18 1/2"10"10 1/2"17On/Off Switch2.5 amp (120V AC)Plug InTwo Wheel Arbors0000000000000
    1/2"6"1/2" to 3/4"3,6001/31/2"19"7 3/4"9 3/4"25On/Off Switch4.2 amp (115V AC)Plug InTwo Wheel Arbors0000000000000
    3/4"8"3/8" to 1 1/4"3,6003/43/4"28 1/2"8 1/2"11 1/2"56On/Off Switch2.4 amp (230V AC)
    4.8 amp (115V AC)
    Plug InTwo Wheel Arbors000000000000000
     
    Accessories for Buffers and Polishers

    Swirl-Free Cordless Polishers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Swirl-Free Cordless Polishers, DeWalt.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Swirl-Free Cordless Polishers, Makita.

    DeWalt

    Makita

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffers and Polishers. Swirl-Free Cordless Polishers, Milwaukee.

    Milwaukee

    Give surfaces a swirl-free finish wherever your work takes you. With no cord to limit mobility, these battery-powered polishers are ideal for quick jobs where you don’t have access to an air or electrical power source. Also known as random orbital polishers, these move in small, irregular circles. No part of the pad repeats its path, which prevents swirl marks. Since they’re gentler than rotary polishers, they won’t remove defects as quickly.
    Adjust speed without removing your hand from the tool—turn the dial with your thumb. Higher speeds remove heavier defects, and lower speeds reduce the risk of damage to delicate surfaces. Attach hook and loop buffing and polishing pads to the included backup pad.
    Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Chargers cannot be sold to the listed areas due to product regulations.
    Buffers and Polishers
    Batteries
    Chargers
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    For Buffing and
    Polishing Pad Dia.
    Max. No-Load
    Orbital Speed, opm
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Control
    Type
    Current
    (Voltage)
    Batteries
    Included
    Battery Charging
    Time (Battery Cap.)
    Battery Charger
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    DeWalt
     
    Variable Speeds
    DCM848B5"5,5009"7TriggerNoNoOne Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads00000000000000100000000000000000000000000000
    DCM848P25"5,5009"7Trigger (20V DC)Yes90 min. (5 A·h)YesCarrying Bag
    One Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads
    00000000000001000000000000000000000000000
     
    Makita
     
    Variable Speeds
    XOP02Z5", 6"6,80020"7.9TriggerNoNoOne Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads
    One Backup Pad for 6" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads
    0000000000000100000000000000Outside United States00000000000000
     
    Milwaukee
     
    Variable Speeds
    2684-205"5,10017"5.2TriggerNoNoOne Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads0000000000000100000000000000000000000000000
    2684-22HD5"5,10017"5.2Trigger (18V DC)Yes65 min. (6 A·h)YesCarrying Bag
    One Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads
    0000000000000100000000000000000000000000000
    2685-206"4,50017"5.6TriggerNoNoOne Backup Pad for 6" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads0000000000000100000000000000000000000000000
    2685-22HD6"4,50017"5.6Trigger (18V DC)Yes65 min. (6 A·h)YesCarrying Bag
    One Backup Pad for 6" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads
    0000000000000100000000000000000000000000000
     
    Replacement Backup Pads
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