Disc Comparison Chart (5 Grains)
| Abrasive | Aggressiveness | Durability | Service Life | Wood | Metal | Special Use Materials |
|
AZ-PLUS Alumina Zirconia |
95/100 | 85/100 | 85/100 | Heavy Stock Removal | Coarse Grits 36-100 | Graining, Light Grinding of Ferrous Metals | Stainless Steel, Body Fillers |
|
Stearate Aluminum Oxide |
75/100 | 75/100 | 75/100 | Bare Hard/Soft Woods | Non-Ferrous Metals, Graining | Primers, Fillers, Paint |
|
Klingnet - Mesh Discs |
65/100 | 90/100 | 85/100 | Bare Hard/Soft Woods | Non-Ferrous Metals | Wet/Dry, Gummy Hard-to-Sand Surfaces, Excellent Dust Control |
|
GreenTec Aluminum Oxide |
85/100 | 85/100 | 90/100 | Bare Hard/Soft Woods, Between Coats of Finish | Ferrous/Non-Ferrous Metals | Epoxies, Gel Coats, Primers, Paint, Body Fillers |
|
Stearated Latex Aluminum Oxide |
70/100 | 85/100 | 80/100 | Bare Hard/Soft Woods, Between Coats of Finish | Non-Ferrous Metals, Graining | Epoxies, Gel Coats, Primers, Paint, Body Fillers |
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