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Paper & Cloth Sheets
Cutting Discs
Abranet
®
Discs
Flap Discs
Paper & Cloth Belts
Paper & Cloth Rolls
3M Green Corps
TM
Grinding Discs
Fibre Discs
ABRASIVES
Offered in various grits
and some with waterproof
additives. Ideal for paints,
fillers & varnishes. Popular in
automotive and boat repair.
Effective products offer clean
cuts in the minimum of time.
Great for chamfering, blending
or straight forward cutting of
hard materials such as concrete.
Vir tually dust-free sanding
from Mirka. Lasts longer than
conventional paper due to
its unique mesh suppor t.
Benefit from finer &
consistent scratch patterns.
Great results for joinery.
Alternative to Fibre discs, these
come in conical or flat versions.
You get smoother cuts plus longer
life. Use with rotary angle grinders
for stock removal and finishing on
mild & stainless steel and non-ferrous metals.
Available in various grits
and widths, they have open
coatings for high stock
removal capacity. Unwind &
cut to the size required.
Smooth operations and
fast-cuts. Eliminates several
processes for faster results
on metals.The product
drastically reduces H&S
risks of causing vibration
syndrome (HAVS).
Made in various grits &
dimensions. Suitable for wood
working and linishing (avoids
static) or using on metal
materials.
Good all round
performance. Different
grades and grits reduce
potential heat excess. Use
for abrading rust, blemishes
or welds.
Backings Paper :
Various grades for hand or
machine use.Waterproof
paper advised if lubricant is
intended
Cloth:
Interweaved synthetic
fibre - ideal for flexibility.
Filmic:
For finer abrading.
Achieves consistency and
ultimate smooth finish.
Vulcanised Fibre:
For grinding discs to even out
generated forces.
Adhesives Glue / Glue:
In hand abrading the
abrasives adapts and moulds
to enable more flexibilty on
flat or round surfaces.
Resin / Glue:
Rebuffs heat generated
par ticularly during
machine use. Retains
flexibility.
Resin / Resin:
Robust combination
suppor ts the abrasive grit
during exteme operations.
Waterproof (Wetordry
TM
):
Resin with waterproof backing.
Prevents grit separation when
wet during abrading operation.
Grits /
Minerals
Garnet:
Sharp mineral for sanding
by hand.Wears quickly but
initially achieves a rough
finish.
Aluminium Oxide:
Its block shape is tough &
durable. Good for speedy
stock removal & polishing.
Silicon Carbide:
Self-sharpening & tough
synthetic mineral. Use on
non-ferrous metals, plastics
& glass.
3M Cubitron
TM
:
Very long lasting 3M originated
mineral. Its tough structure gives
fast results for stock removal on
wood or metal.
more product details on
www.finecal.co.uk
Advice / Samples / Procurement: ring 0117 971 1111 or 029 2046 2644. E-mail sales@finecal.co.uk
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Our Brief Guide to Basics: helping you to decide what’s best.
ABRASIVES - SCOTCH-BRITE
TM
Cleaning / Finishing Rolls
Conditioning Belts
DeburringWheels
Handpads
Cleaning / Stripping Discs
Conditioning Discs & Brushes
Cuts into the lengths you
need. Use by hand or with
the 3M orbital sander. Ideal
for brushed stainless steel
& aluminium. Removes
blemishes and prepares
painted surfaces for repainting or
cleaning. Suitable for wood, plastics and
composites.
Saves production time.The belt’s design
means a fresh cutting surface is
exposed continuously. Achieve
longer working by eliminating
time spent in belt changes.
Benefit from reduced rework and improved high
precision finishes. Ideal for use with file belt machinery.
Contains silicon carbide allowing
consistent finishes without
undercuts, gouges or distortions.
Used in conjunction with bench
motors, its ideal for working on
tungstens, die-casts, rods, gear
wheels, blades and seams.
The real alternative to the
wire brush. Its web structure
ensures fresh minerals are fed
to the abrading surface. No
undercut or interference with
substrate’s structure. Benefit from
uniform and cleaner surfaces.
3-dimensional Scotch-Brite
Brushes are part of the
‘Roloc
TM
quick lock & release’
system.The flexible flaps are
pliable and help gain a uniform
surface with a satin finish on
metal or wood. Suitable for removing
rust, small welds & cleaning.
There’s only one 3M and only one Scotch-Brite
TM
, the proven combination for:-
• Consistent & repeatable finishes • Burr free surfaces – hygienically cleaner
• Eradicating metal residues
• No workpiece contamination
• Reducing surface corrosions
• Improving surfaces for bonding paintwork
Flexible, aggressive, economical
and highly conformable, the
alternative to wire wool. Benefit
from improved finishes. Easy to use
on intricate shapes (flat or round).
Available in centre pull dispenser
packs too.
•
General Purpose
•
Fine & Light Finishing
•
General Purpose & Conformable
•
Heavy Duty
more product details on
www.finecal.co.uk
Advice / Samples / Procurement: ring 0117 971 1111 or 029 2046 2644. E-mail sales@finecal.co.uk
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