- Abrasive Material: Aluminum Oxide
- Color: Maroon
- Country of Origin: US
- Grade: Very Fine
- Manufacturer Name: 3M
- Roll Length: 30 ft
- Roll Width: 6 in
- Type: High Strength
Our standard Abrasives™ aluminum oxide buff and blend roll combines nylon strands and aluminum oxide with a resin bond, resulting in an open web that is responsive and durable enough for deburring, cleaning, blending and finishing. Available in a versatile range of grades and sizes, you can choose the right roll for your application. Each of the standard Abrasives™ buff and blend materials offers unique benefits. Standard Abrasives™ buff and blend materials include: GP, AP, HS and HS-F. GP is a general purpose material that delivers a high cut rate and consistent finish. It is the most middle of the road, multi-purpose material among all the standard Abrasives™ buff and blend materials. It's great for general duty applications, like intermediate cleaning, blending, deburring and finishing - striking a balance between aggressive cutting action and fine finishing. AP material is a cut above GP in terms of its aggressiveness and it will produce a coarser finish than GP material. HS and HS-F material are both high strength. The material is very tear-resistant, so it's a good match for final finishing on irregularly shaped parts because it will not break down or fray when it comes in contact with contours and extrusions. HS-F material is the best material for light deburring and finishing, because the fineness of the mineral produces a consistent, soft scratch pattern when sanding brass, steel, bronze and stainless steel surfaces. Standard Abrasives™ aluminum oxide buff and blend rolls come in varying widths, from 1 to 38 in. We purposefully designed these roles in different sizes, so they would fit with a range of sanding tools. Whether the workpiece is large or small, it's likely one of these widths will be a good match for the size of the workpiece. These materials may be used on orbital or straight-line sanders to produce matte and satin finishes or may be cut and shaped for hand sanding applications.
- Application
- Item Features
Buff and Blend, Blending, Cleaning, Deburring and Finishing
- Used with vibratory orbital and straight line sanders, to produce matte and satin finishes
- Rolls are also cut to size and used by hand or to finish a part turning on a lathe or spindle
- Width fits most power sanders
- Waterproof, can be used with lubricants
- Resists loading no metal contamination to workpiece
- Aluminum oxide mineral is friable and breaks down to reveal sharp cutting edges for a consistent cut
- Abrasive may be run wet to help wash away swarf and keep abrasive running cool, minimizing potential for heat induced smearing and blemishes
- Roll form may be shaped according to application requirements
- Versatile selection of buff and blend materials are available to ensure the right roll for each application