3M™ Utility Cloth Sheet 011K

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Aluminum oxide abrasive produces a consistent finish

Lightweight cloth backing is both flexible and durable for hand sanding without tearing

Flexible backing works well on contours

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Aluminum oxide abrasive produces a consistent finish
Lightweight cloth backing is both flexible and durable for hand sanding without tearing
Flexible backing works well on contours
Closed coat maximizes the cutting surface
Sheets can be torn by hand for convenient sizing and reduced waste

3M™ Utility Cloth Sheet 011K is a lightweight pliable abrasive cloth sheet made with aluminum oxide mineral and used for hand polishing soft metals.

Flexible Utility
Our 3M™ Utility Cloth Sheet is Best for metal polishing because it provides excellent flexibility and durability, even when rolled or folded. It is constructed with aluminum oxide and bonded to a flexible J-weight cloth backing, which can be torn by hand when a smaller piece is needed. This multi-use sheet comes in three grades: coarse, medium, and fine.

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3M™ Utility Cloth Sheet 011K

Multiple Applications
Our utility cloth sheets are suitable for many different sanding and maintenance applications on metal or wood surfaces. The cloth backing in sheet form provides the flexibility needed to sand circular edges or small pieces, without tearing as easily as paper or losing grit from folding or bending.

Product ID	Mineral	Backing	Feature	Performance	Blending	Finishing	Cleaning
011K	Aluminum Oxide	Flexible Utility Cloth	Closed Coat; General purpose use	Good
211K	Aluminum Oxide	Flexible Utility Cloth	Use for all general maintenance work	Better
314D	Premium Aluminum Oxide	Durable Cloth	Strong bonding system for shelling resistance	Best

Importantly, our hand-held abrasive offers the precision that may not available with machine sanding. Faced with finishing intricate parts and tackling hard-to-reach areas, industrial professionals may turn to hand-held abrasives to get the job done. 3M™ Utility Cloth Roll 011K was designed to help these professionals customize their approach, applying the right amount of hand-held pressure and tailoring the abrasive to meet their project needs.

Recommended Applications
Strips of cloth backed abrasive are especially good for hand sanding round stock, such as tubing or rod, but useful also in curved surfaces, polishing metal and removing paint from metal surfaces.

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