Stock Catalog 2011 Abrasive Sponges0 pages

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ABRASIVE SPONGES
MACHINES USED
Flexible, abrasive sanding sponges for a wide variety of curved, contoured or flat surface
applications on wood, metal, paint, plastic, ceramics and drywall.
APPLICATIONS: Light stock removal, sanding sealer and wash-coats, touch-up or
repair of primer, sanding contours and intricate shapes, and finishing
BENEFITS: • Can be used wet or dry
• Clog resistant, washable, reusable
• Easy to use, can be folded without cracking
• Conformable
• Generate a consistent surface finish
CATEGORY DEFINITION
WHY CHOOSE ABRASIVE SPONGES VERSUS CONVENTIONAL SHEETS?
SURFACE FINISHING CHART – CONTOUR SPONGES VERSUS SHEETS
SURFACE FINISHING CHART – SPONGE PADS VERSUS SHEETS
Pressure Control
• Foam backing allows optimum
pressure distribution to prevent
sanding through surfaces
• Pressure spots are eliminated
providing even surface pattern
Eliminate Clogging
• The combination of flexible foam
backing material and abrasive
grit adhesion continually releases
sanded material
• Any clogging can be washed out
Adapt to Contours
• Flexible foam allows adaptability
to contours, shapes or areas of
limited access
• No folding or buckling results in
an even pattern without scratching
P80 P1000
COARSER FINER
P100 P120 P150 P180 P220 P280 P320 P400 P500 P600 P800 P1200
COATED ABRASIVE SHEET GRIT SIZE
SPONGE
GRADE/GRIT
EXTRA FINE 320
VERY FINE 180 - 220
FINE 120 - 150
MEDIUM 80 - 100
COARSE 60
EXTRA COARSE 36
P150 P1500
COARSER FINER
P180 P220 P280 P320 P400 P500 P600 P800 P1000 P1200 P2000
COATED ABRASIVE SHEET GRIT SIZE
MEDIUM 60
FINE 100
EXTRA FINE 150
SUPER FINE 180
ULTRA FINE 220
MICRO FINE 280/320
SPONGE
GRADE/GRIT
CROSS REFERENCE GUIDE
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