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Winning Abrasive Combination for Grinding & Cleaning on Mild Steel
REQUEST A DEMOThe Benefits of Winning Abrasive Combinations
Winning abrasive combinations bring together our best abrasive technologies to help you succeed from start to finish. The product pairing recommendations come straight from our technical application engineers, who have hands on experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in abrasive processing. Pairing the right abrasives together can result in a winning combination that optimizes productivity, helps increase safety, and delivers high-quality results for your metalworking project.
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- Designed to cut up to 33% faster than the original 982C fibre disc in the same grade.
- Help reduce hand-arm vibration by up to 77% compared to leading competitive depressed center grinding wheels.
- Utilizing self-sharpening 3M Precision-Shaped Grain, runs cool and optimizes mineral breakdown for long life.
- Optimize product life by pairing with a 3M™ Disc Back-up Pad.
- For hard to reach places, use our Roloc™ attachment type
Applications include:
- High pressure flat weld grinding or beveling
- Heavy Stock Removal
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- Silicon carbide mineral effectively removes rust, paint, mill-scale, coatings and adhesives without altering the base metal.
- Up to 90% less hand-arm vibration over leading crimped wire cup brush competitors tested, when removing rust.
- High-strength fiber resists chunking and performs well on edges.
Applications include:
- Light rust, paint, mill-scale removal
- Surface preparation
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Want to learn more about our metalworking abrasives? 3M has abrasive experts on hand to help answer any questions you have about our selection of abrasives or any part of the metalworking process.
Our experts can help ensure you are getting the product you need for your desired application.
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"With winning combinations, we’ve combined the best of our abrasive technologies to help you succeed in every step of your abrasive process."
Eric Askeland,
Abrasives Application Engineer,
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"Achieve an optimized balance of efficiency and precision with our winning combinations, tailored to elevate your abrasive processing performance.“
Brittany Moren,
Application Engineer - Robotics & Automation,
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"At 3M, we have a passion for helping our customers solve tough challenges. Our winning combinations can help increase worker comfort and efficiency across the industry.”
Theo Simon,
Abrasives Application Engineer,
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"Everyone wants to spend less time sanding. That’s why productivity and consistency are first and foremost for abrasive users with our winning combinations.”
Nick Richardson,
Abrasives Application Engineer,
United States
A Complete System of Tools, Back-Up Pads, and Personal Protective Solutions
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- One-piece design for added convenience.
- Threaded hub allows for easy, secure attachment to tool.
- Low-profile design will fit most tools and guards.
- Pair with coarse grade fiber discs and select Scotch-Brite™ products.
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- Lighter weight, smaller size and vibration-reducing side handle for improved operator comfort.
- Powerful 1.5HP pneumatic motor allows operators to apply significant pressure without interrupting tool performance.
- Rear-mounted exhaust directs air away from workpiece, reducing surface contamination.
- Pair with metalworking abrasives.
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3M Personal Protective Equipment- 3M™ Ratchet Headgear H8A, Head and Face Protection, with 3M™ Clear Polycarbonate Faceshield WP96
- 3M™ PELTOR™ X4 Earmuff
- 3M™ SecureFit™ 500 Series Safety Glasses
- 3M™ Aura™ Particulate Respirator 9211+
- 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet G5-01 with ADF G5-01 and 3M™ Adflo™ High-Altitude PAPR Assembly
Metalworking Resources for Grinding & Cleaning on Mild Steel
Tips and tricks to help make your metal grinding and cleaning process more efficient, effective, and safe.
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