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Types of Abrasives for Sanding

| Types of abrasives for sanding. |

CRISTAL: Festools Most Aggresive Abrasive
Use/Materials: Paints/ Varnishes, Wood Preliminary, Drywall Compound Auto Body Filler, Preliminary coarse sanding Aggressive Sanding Specs: AlOx with open coat to resist clogging (OK for sanding waterborne finishes); Phenolic resin bond on tear resistant paper. Availability: Grits 40 to 120	Abrasive for 5" Sanders Grit Qty P100 100 P120 100 P40 50 P60 50 P80 50 P40 10 P60 10 P80 10 P100 10 P120 10	Abrasive for 6" Sanders Grit Qty P100 100 P120 100 P40 50 P60 50 P80 50 P40 10 P60 10 P80 10 P100 10 P120 10
Applications Coarse sanding on: Old lacquer and paint Plasterboard and dry wall filler Vehicle body repair compound Soft sublayers Water-based acrylic or oil paint Undercoat Filler Protective Paint Primer Polyester resin, epoxy resin and PUR varnishes Plaster, dry construction filler Softwood, hardwood, chipboard and other board	Features: Efficient, rapid material removal Grit coating adapted to each individual grit size for consistent working results High resistance to clogging Long usable life Even surface roughness Special Phenolic resin bonding for extreme durability Wear-resistant grit extends usable life No grit disintegration

CRISTAL

Structure Grit aluminum oxide Bonding phenolic resin Impregnation special bonding agent Backing b-wt, c-wt paper Grit Range P24-120 Grit Coating open coated Bonding Level open leveled Tip Cristal employs a durable aluminum oxide, flexible bonding material and no load coating which makes it the top performer for rapid removal. Stays cool, won’t clog. Makes quick work of tough jobs.

Applications Wood P40-60 heavy duty P80-120 coarse sanding Use P40 to P60 for rapid removal, ideal for rough shaping. Make short work of leveling large surfaces. Switch to Rubin for finish sanding. Use P80 to P120 when a softer touch is required. Great transitional grits for aggressive material removal and quick transition through grits. Finish off with Rubin for fine sanding. Paint P40-60 heavy duty P80-120 coarse sanding Use P40 to P60 to strip old finishes. Excellent for exterior paint problems like cracking and alligator skin. Strip flooring, automotive paint and boat hulls. Ideal for rapid removal without clogging. Use P80 to P120 to prep for finish sanding. Good for stripping without surface problems. Finish with Brilliant 2 on coatings or Rubin for bare wood. 2 Part Fillers, Epoxy P40-60 heavy duty P80-120 coarse sanding Use P40 to P60 for rapid removal of fillers and rough shaping. Long lasting, won’t clog. Use P80 to P120 for finer work and fairing or feathering. Finish with either Brilliant 2 or Titan 2. Plastics, Fiberglass, Composites P80-120 coarse sanding For rapid removal and coarse sanding on large surfaces. Open-coat reduces surface heat.

RUBIN: General Woodworking
Use/Materials: General Woodworking sanding of bare wood. Preliminary and Intermediate sanding Specs: AlOx Type E paper Availability: Grits 50 to 180 Applications: Hard and Soft wood Wood composites Varnishes Paints Nitro-cellulose Paints Old Coats of Paint Primed Wood Note: For sanding wood with grits higher than 180, switch to Brilliant	Abrasive for 5" Sanders Grit Qty P50 50 P80 50 P100 50 P120 50 P150 50 P180 50 P50 10 P80 10 P100 10 P120 10	Abrasive for 6" Sanders Grit Qty P24 50 P36 50 P50 50 P80 50 P100 50 P120 50 P150 50 P180 50 P50 10 P80 10 P100 10 P120 10

RUBIN

Structure Grit aluminum oxide Bonding synthetic resin Backing e-wt paper Grit Range P24 - P180 Grit Coating closed-coated Bonding Level closed-leveled

Applications Wood P24-60 Heavy Duty P80-120 Intermediate P150-180 Prep for Finish Rubin was developed for natural wood, wood composites and veneers and has a special coating which sheds wood fibers. Use on hardwoods like oak or maple, soft woods like pine or fir, tropical woods like ebony or teak, as well as on woodbased products. Use P24 to P60 for rapid removal and rough surface quality. High material removal means low surface quality. This preps surfaces for higher grits. Intermediate sanding is accomplished with grits P80 to P120. You will still have a fast removal rate while achieving good surface quality. P150 to P180 for finish sanding. Remember that soft wood does not require as fine a sanded finish as hardwood. If you want to sand wood higher than P180, use Brilliant 2 from P220 to P400. Sanding higher than P180 is not recommended for a stains, as they will not penetrate as readily.

BRILLIANT: Paints, Varnishes and Woods
Use/Materials: Paints/ Varnishes and Wood Preliminary, Intermediate and Final sanding Specs: AlOx with anti static compound to resist clogging (OK for sanding waterborne finishes); synthetic resin bond on tear resistant paper. Availability: Grits 40 to 400 Applications Nitro-varnish Priming Varnish Fine and Polyester Filler Thermoplastic and Fiber-Reinforced Plastics Water-based acrylic or oil paint Undercoat Filler Protective Paint Primer Polyester resin, epoxy resin and PUR varnishes Plaster, dry construction filler Softwood, hardwood, chipboard and other board	Abrasive for 5" Sanders Grit Qty P60 50 P80 50 P100 100 P120 100 P150 100 P180 100 P220 100 P320 100 P400 100 P120 10 P180 10 P320 10	Abrasive for 6" Sanders Grit Qty P40 50 P60 50 P80 50 P100 100 P120 100 P150 100 P180 100 P240 100 P320 100 P400 100 P40 10 P120 10 P180 10 P320 10

BRILLIANT 2

Structure Grit aluminum oxide Bonding synthetic resin Impregnation special bonding agent Backing b-wt, c-wt, d-w, e-wt paper Grit Range P40 - P400 Grit Coating closed-coated Bonding Level open-leveled

Applications Wood P220-400 fine finishes For a finer sanded finish on wood and applications requiring grits above Rubin P180, use Brilliant 2. Fillers & Finishes P40-60 heavy Duty P80-120 coarse sanding P150-180 finish quality P220-400 fine finishes Brilliant 2 is perfect for paint, fillers, primers and finishes like lacquers and varnishes; its antistatic coating is compatible with water-based products. Use P40 to P60 for rapid removal, stripping stubborn paints and finishes and for rough shaping epoxies. Use higher grits to achieve finish quality. P80 to P120 for prepping painted surfaces. Provides fast removal rate and good surface quality. Perfect grits for sanding fillers and drywall compound. P150 to P180 to prep for fine finishes - adequate for most applications. Use higher grits to scuff sand between coats of finish. For the perfect finish, use grits P220 to P400. P320 is ideal for scuff sanding between coats.

TITAN: Solid Surface, Automotive, Fillers
Use/Materials: Solid Surface, Automotive Compounds and Fillers Preliminary, Intermediate and Final sanding Spec’s: AlOx with stearate (not suitable for sanding waterborne finishes); flexible paper Availability: Grits 40 to 1500 Applications: Filling Materials Synthetic Resin Nitro-Cellulose Primers 2-component Materials Light sanding of finish prior to repainting Ceramic paints	Abrasive for 5" Sanders Grit Qty P80 50 P120 100 P150 100 P180 100 P220 100 P240 100 P320 100 P360 100 P400 100 P1200¹ 100 P1500¹ 100 P3000¹ 100	Abrasive for 6" Sanders Grit Qty P80 50 P100 100 P120 100 P150 100 P180 100 P220 100 P240 100 P280 100 P320 100 P360 100 P400 100 P500 100 P800 100 P1200¹ 100 P1500¹ 100

TITAN 2

Structure Grit aluminum oxide Coating stearate Bonding synthetic resin Backing b-wt, c-wt, d-wt paper Grit Range P220 - P1500 Grit Coating semi-closed-coated Bonding Level open-leveled Backing latex Important Due to stearate coating, do not use Titan 2 for waterbased finishes. Use Brilliant 2 for water-based. Unique Feature Titan 2 has a high quality latex coating on the backing which increases the flexibility of the abrasive and allows it to adapt to surface contours. The latex adds a cushion between the backing and the bonding and prevents grits from breaking off. This assures high surface quality, longer operational life, more reliable work results and less reworking for you. Titan 2 is also excellent on new finishes.

Applications Solid Surface P40-60 heavy duty P80-120 coarse sanding P150-180 intermediate P220-1200 matte, semi-gloss P3000 high gloss finish Use P40 to P60 when scribing to fit. P80 to P120 for sanding glue lines and seams. Use up to P240 for a matte finish; fine finish with Vlies. Sand up to P1200 for a semi gloss finish. High-gloss: use up to P1500 (6”) or P3000 (5”). and finish with Platin 2. Plastics, Fiberglass, Composites P80-120 coarse sanding P150-180 intermediate finish P220-1000 fine finish P3000 super fine finish Use P80 to P120 for rapid material removal or rough trimming on plastics and fiberglass repairs. Higher grits improve surface quality. For intermediate sanding begin with P150 to P180. Begin scratch repairs in this range or sand contours on injection molded plastics. Use P220 to P1000 to achieve a fine finish. Use P3000 for super fine finish work. Platin 2 will take you up to S4000, after which you can apply polishing compounds with our felts or sponges. Filler & Finishes P40-60 heavy duty   P80-120 coarse sanding   P150-180 intermediate   P220-1000 fine finish   P1200-3000 super fine finish Titan 2 is excellent for automotive finishes: paints, fillers, primers and lacquers and preferred for all oil-based paints and finishes. Use P40 to P60 for stripping and for rough shaping. Use higher grits to achieve finish quality. For more aggressive removal, see Cristal. Use P80 to P120 to sand down to the surface or for sanding fillers. Provides rapid removal along with improved surface quality. Use P150 to P180 for intermediate sanding of paints and primers; this is sufficient for final finish for most applications. For a finer finish, use P220 to P1000 to achieve superior surface quality. Grits higher than P800 promote smooth underlying surface structures. With P3000, you can sand out dust inclusions and surface imperfections on paints and gel coats.

Planer Surface Sanding With Titan 2 you can sand finished surfaces ‘planar’ to achieve the best surface quality possible. Titan 2 removes microscopic uprisings or surface irregularities. The result is a entirely ‘planar’ or perfectly flat surface. With Titan 2 you can quickly achieve clean and reliable work results, saving both time and money.

VLIES

Structure Grit aluminum oxide or silicon carbide Coating stearate on silicon carbide only Bonding synthetic resin Backing elastic fiber mat with embedded abrasive particles Grit Range A80, A100, A120, A180, A280, S800

Applications Wood, Metal A80-S800 preparation Vlies is excellent for deep pore cleaning on natural woods, veneers and is great for use on contours. Perfect for cleaning and de-rusting metal. Use A280 to scuff sand between finish coats. Polish aluminum and soft metals to a matte finish. For finer finish on metal use S800. Paint A100-280 preparation Use Vlies A80 to A280 to prep sand contours, depending on desired surface quality. Use A280 with a light touch for scuff sanding. Solid Surface A280 matte finish S800 semi-gloss Use A280 (maroon) for matte finish. Use A800 (gray) for semi gloss.

VLIES: Light Duty, Degreasing, Polishing Metals
Use/Materials: light sanding degreasing all materials, Light sanding of paints before repainting (synthetic steel wool) polishing metal, removing oxidation from alloys Specs: AlOx or Silicon Carbide bonded to non-woven fiber mat (No holes- dust collection is through material) Availability: Grits 100, 280, 800 Applications: Removing Oxidation From Light Alloys Polishing Non-Ferrous/Heavy Metals Polishing Soldered Welded Points and Joins Deep Cleaning of Natural Woods, Veneered and Lasered Surfaces Lightly Sanding Old Coats of Paint Before Repainting Vlies 280 and 800 Can Be Used for Polishing Solid Surface Excellent for Producing a Matte or Satin Finish	Abrasive for 5" Sanders Grit Qty A120¹ 5 A280¹ 5	Abrasive for 6" Sanders Grit Qty A100 5 A280 5 A800 5

SAPHIR: Heavy Duty Applications, Paint Removal
Use/Materials: Heavy duty sanding, Paint removal Preliminary sanding Specs: AlOx type X fiber Availability: Grits 24 to 80 4-1/2”, 5", 6”, 7” Discs and Deltex only Applications: Sanding reinforced concrete and fiber-reinforced plastics (GRP, CFRP etc) Sanding Fillers Dressing Rough Lumber Fine Sanding of Uncoated Metal Surfaces Deburring, Rust Removal, De-Scaling	Abrasive for 5" Sanders Grit Qty P24 25 P36 25 P50 25 P80 25	Abrasive for 6" Sanders Grit Qty P24 5 P24 25 P36 25 P50 25 P80 25

SAPHIR

Structure Grit aluminum oxide Bonding synthetic resin Backing fabric reinforced Grit Range P24-120 Grit Coating semi-closed coated Bonding Level closed leveled Tip Use P24 on those tough jobs where grinder-like removal is required. Work your way up through the grits to improve surface quality. Use on hard materials and in difficult areas where standard abrasives just don’t hold up.

Applications Wood P24-50 heavy duty P80-120 coarse sanding Choose P24 to P60 for extreme conditions: hogging out material or sanding heavily worn, hard surfaces such stairs. Offers exceptional service life due to high tear-resistant fabric backing. Outlasts other abrasives, particularly near edges or on uneven surfaces. Ideal for wooden boat hull work. Work up to P80 or P120 to prep for finish sanding. Use Rubin for improved surface quality or Cristal for radical material removal. Paint P36-50 heavy duty P80-120 coarse sanding Use P40 to P60 for sanding hard surfaces, stubborn finishes, well set fillers or gel-coat layers. For best surface quality use Brilliant 2. For radical removal, try Cristal. Use P80 to P120 to prep for finish sanding. Great on uneven surfaces because of its resilient fabric backing and bonding coat. Plastics, Fiberglass, Composites P80-120 heavy duty Use P80 to P120 for extreme conditions and to sand fiberglass reinforced and carbon fiber reinforced plastics. Great range of grits works for fast removal where surface quality is not paramount. Concrete Steel P36-50 heavy duty P80-120 coase sanding Use P24 to P50 on aggregate surfaces like stucco or to remove corrosion from weathered steel. Durable and heat resistant bonding coat and tearresistant fabric backing ensure long service life. Great for hull work on boats. Use P80 to P120 to prep for finish. For fine sanding see Brilliant 2 or Titan 2.

PLATIN: Finish Sanding
Use/Materials: Finish sanding, Super finishing Specs: Silicone Carbide on fabric face bonded to foam backing. (Similar to Mirka brand Abralon or Micro Mesh products) (No holes- dust collection is through material) Availability: Grits 400 to 4000 5”, 6” Discs only Applications: Finishing with Grit Greater Than Grade 600 in Preparation for polishing Mineral Materials Such as Corian®, Varicor®, Cristalan®, Staron®, Acrylic glass, Plexiglas® PUR High-Gloss Paint Ceramic Paints Water-Borne Paints	Abrasive for 5" Sanders Grit Qty S400¹ 15 S500¹ 15 S1000¹ 15 S2000¹ 15 S4000¹ 15	Abrasive for 6" Sanders Grit Qty S400 15 S500 15 S1000 15 S2000 15 S4000 15

PLATIN 2

Structure Grit silicon oxide Coating stearate Bonding synthetic resin Backing foam fiber Grit Range P400 - P4000 Grit Coating open-coated

Applications Fillers & Finishes P400-S1000 fine finishes S2000-4000 super Fine finishes Platin 2 was specially developed for high gloss finishes. Prep for polishing with pumice and rottenstone. Feather auto-body fillers and prep for paint. For fine finishes, use from S400 to S1000. Use S2000 to S4000 for super fine finishes. Solid Surface S400-1000 fine finish S2000-4000 super fine finish Platin 2 is excellent on solid surface: Avonite, Corian, Samsung, Varicor, etc. Work from S400 to S1000 for semi-gloss finish. Use S2000 to S4000 for high gloss finish. Platics, Fiberglass, Composites S400-S1000 fine finish S2000-4000 super fine finish Use S400 to S1000 for matte to semi-gloss finish. Use S2000 to S4000 to achieve high gloss finish or to prep for polishing.

Surface Structures Microscopic view of surface structure before using Platin 2. Platin 2 doesn’t change the surface structure - it adapts to it. Platin 2 minimizes surface imperfections; this results in a perfect finish. With Platin 2, you’ll save time achieving a super fine finish.