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Abrasive Systems for Random Orbital Sanding
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Random orbital sanding is all about putting together the optimal system. For top performance, it’s essential to choose the right sanding disc, match it with the correct backup pad, and combine them with a high-quality compatible sander. 3M offers everything you need to assemble your random orbital sanding system, with the expert product and application support to help boost your part quality, efficiency and throughput.
Our pneumatic sanders come with a range of options to fit your specific needs.
See all 3M™ Random Orbital SandersOur pneumatic sanders come with a range of options to fit your specific needs.
See all 3M™ Random Orbital Sanders3M offers Sanding Discs for top performance on metal, gelcoat, composite and more.
See all 3M Sanding Discs3M offers Sanding Discs for top performance on metal, gelcoat, composite and more.
See all 3M Sanding DiscsOur wide selection of sanding disc backup pads ensures you’ll find the right one for your application.
See all Sanding Disc Backup PadsOur wide selection of sanding disc backup pads ensures you’ll find the right one for your application.
See all Sanding Disc Backup Pads
Browse our featured abrasives, grinders and discs pads below to find the right combination for your shop.
Choose your sanding disc backing type.
Building the ideal random orbital sanding system starts with selecting the right sanding disc. 3M sanding discs come in your choice of backing: film, paper and cloth, with Hookit™ and Stikit™ options to adhere the disc to your backup pad. Learn about the features of each backing type and see our recommended products in each category.
New 3M Xtract™ Net Discs
Go for performance. Leave the dust behind. 3M Xtract™ Sanding Discs allow up to 99% of the dust produced during sanding to be extracted, creating a cleaner, virtually dust-free work environment. Explore the 3M Xtract™ Series and find the right net disc for your job.
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Premium product featuring 3M Precision-Shaped Grain arranged in a unique pattern that delivers industry-leading cut-rate and long life. Available in a wide range of grades from 80+ to 320+.
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Advanced Series sanding disc brings a value price, featuring 3M Precision-Shaped Grain mixed with premium aluminum oxide abrasive. Ideal for a wide range of substrates and applications.
Featured Film-Backed Sanding Discs
Film backings are best for achieving a uniform, consistent finish. Sanding discs with film backings offer good tear resistance and durability, with a longer life than paper sanding discs. Choose a film-backed disc for sanding aluminum, paint, primer, gelcoat, wood and solid surfaces.
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Premium sanding disc featuring 3M Precision-Shaped Grain, in grades 80+ to 400+.
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Aluminum oxide mineral comes in a wide range of grades, from 60 to P1500.
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This aluminum oxide sanding disc is designed for finishing applications, with grades ranging from P220 to P1000.
Featured Paper-Backed Sanding Discs
Paper is the most common and versatile sanding disc backing type. These multi-purpose discs offer good flexibility in sanding applications ranging from light sanding to heavy stock removal.
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Premium C-weight paper sanding disc featuring 3M Precision-Shaped Grain, in grades 80+ to 220+.
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General-purpose C-weight paper sanding disc made with aluminum oxide mineral, in grades P80 to P500.
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This A-weight aluminum oxide paper sanding disc is offered in a wide grade range, from P80 to P800.
Featured Cloth-Backed Sanding Discs
Sanding discs with a cloth backing are best for coarse grade sanding and heavy stock removal on stainless steel, mild steel and wood. These random orbital sanding discs offer excellent tear resistance and excellent durability.
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Premium cloth sanding disc with a YF-weight backing in coarse grades and XF-weight backing in finer grades.
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Premium X-weight cloth sanding disc with 3M Precision-Shaped Grain, available in grades 40+ to 120+.
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This versatile disc features 3M proprietary multi-hole pattern for improved dust extraction and increased cut and disc life. Features 3M Precision-Shaped Grain for tough sanding jobs.
Featured Sanding Disc Pads
We offer random orbital sander disc pads for every step in your sanding process — including clean sand disc pads options. Choose from Hookit™ pads with a hook-and-loop face or Stikit™ pads designed for use with adhesive-backed discs.
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Low-profile Disc PadsDisc pads designed for applications focused on stock removal.
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Standard Disc PadsGeneral-purpose disc pads for a range of sanding applications.
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Low-profile Finishing Disc PadsSofter, more conformable disc pads designed to help you achieve a finer finish.
Featured Random Orbital Sanders
We offer random orbital sander disc pads for every step in your sanding process — including clean sand disc pads options. Choose from Hookit™ pads with a hook-and-loop face or Stikit™ pads designed for use with adhesive-backed discs.
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3M™ Elite Non-Vacuum Random Orbital SandersFor work environments where dust extraction is not required.
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3M™ Elite Central-Vacuum-Ready Random Orbital SandersAttaches to existing central vacuum systems for dust extraction.
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3M™ Elite Self-Generated Vacuum Random Orbital SandersFeaturing 3M patented Clean Sanding System and 3M Filter Bag.
Robotic sanding implementation just got a lot easier.
Connect with us.
3M abrasives experts are available to help you build the ideal random orbital sanding system for your operation. Whether you’re curious about 3M sanding discs for your existing system, or want to take advantage of our complete system solutions, fill out our contact form or start a live chat to get started.
If you would like to speak to us about product and technical support questions, please call 1‐866‐279‐1235.
3M abrasives experts are available to help you build the ideal random orbital sanding system for your operation. Whether you’re curious about 3M sanding discs for your existing system, or want to take advantage of our complete system solutions, fill out our contact form or start a live chat to get started.
If you would like to speak to us about product and technical support questions, please call 1‐866‐279‐1235.
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