The Standard Abrasives™ Quick Change Surface Conditioning FE Disc saves time preparing workpieces for final finishes and coatings by performing one-step prep work. A reliable choice for edgework, some of its best uses include deburring and blending. FE material is an outstanding performer for flats and edgework when high contact pressure and stock removal are required.
The Outstanding Performance of Surface Conditioning Material
Surface conditioning products have a non-woven construction in which fiber strands, resin, and abrasive mineral form a thick, open web or mesh. The spring-like nature of the fibers responds to contours and effectively removes unwanted burrs, soils and contaminants while maintaining the geometry of the workpiece, which in turn reduces rework and boosts productivity. Gaps in the web allow heat and swarf to escape, prolonging the performance of the abrasive. Fibers in the web continually break down with use to reveal fresh mineral for exceptional consistency, superior cut performance and extremely long service life.
Aluminum Oxide Suits Ferrous Metals and Composites
The fibers that make up this disc are overlaid with aluminum oxide abrasive. Aluminum oxide discs are a good match for operators who desire an all-purpose versatility and economy. The mineral cuts fast while blending and deburring and is a good choice for applications on ferrous metals and composites. FE discs feature a premium grain with higher fracture strength, meaning the mineral will fragment and renew more readily. They are available in coarse (brown), medium (maroon), and very fine (blue) grits.
Quick Change Discs Boost Productivity
Quick change discs allow tool-free swap outs, maintain secure attachment at high speeds, and save operators time when switching discs between grades or applications. Easy fastening and swapping of discs enhances tool efficiency and worker productivity. The TP system features a snap-on/snap-off nylon fastening hub. TR discs have a nylon threaded male hub that easily threads onto TR or 3M™ Roloc™ type holder pads with a turn of the wrist, and the TS system has a metal hub that fastens to its holder pad with a simple twist.
Standard Abrasives™ Quick Change FE Discs are available with TP, TR and TS attachments in disc diameters up to 4". Discs with 4-1/2" to 7" diameters have a TS 5/8-11 threaded hub that easily mounts to a TS 5/8-11 holder pad. We recommend using our discs together with a Standard Abrasives™ Quick Change Holder Pad to ensure optimal disc performance and to ensure that pressure is applied evenly all the way to the edge of the disc.
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Quality Standard Abrasives™ Solutions for Industrial Applications
The Standard Abrasives brand has supplied quality abrasives to the metalworking industry for over 50 years. Customers rely on our broad offering of high performance products including coated, bonded, and non-woven abrasive lines.
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Surface Conditioning Material | ||||
FE | GP | RC | XD | |
Product Applications | ||||
Deburr: Remove burrs, weld spatter, die cast flash and parting lines |
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Blend: Blend mill marks, tool marks, mismatches, scratch patterns |
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Clean: Remove corrosion, paint, coatings, gaskets, adhesives, scale and rust |
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Finish: Cosmetic graining, polishing welds, reduce roughness, condition grind lines |
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Materials | ||||
Ferrous | • | • | • | • |
Non-Ferrous | • | • | • | |
Aluminum | • | |||
High Nickel/Chrome Alloys | • | • | • | |
Stainless Steel | • | • | • | |
Composites | • | • | ||
Performance | ||||
Durability | Good | Best | Better | Best |
Contact Force Required | Medium | Low | Medium | Heavy |
Initial Rate of Cut | Best | Better | Good | Best |
Flexibility | Medium | Most | Medium | Least |
Grades | ||||
Extra Coarse | Dark Brown | — | — | — |
Coarse (Approximately 60 Grit) | Brown | Dark Brown | Brown | Brown |
Medium (Approximately 80 - 120 Grit) | Maroon | Dark Maroon | Maroon | Maroon |
Very Fine (Approximately 180 - 240 Grit) | Blue | Dark Blue | Blue | — |
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