Abrasive Finishing Systems Ltd

Phone no.: 01677 470795

E-mail: sales@abrasive-systems.co.uk

 

Cloth backed abrasives are suited to a varied range of applications. They can be used on Ferrous and non ferrous metals, stainless steel, high grade alloys, aluminium, hardwoods, softwoods, glass, stone, plastics, rubber, lacquer, leather and for car body repairs.

 

Cloth abrasives are available in a wide range of dimensions as abrasive cloth rolls, abrasive cloth linishing belts, abrasive cloth discs, abrasive flap wheels, small abrasive tools and abrasive cloth sheets, all in various grit sizes.

 

Types of Cloth Abrasive Backings: Cotton cloth backings are have several features including flexibility, ability to withstand tension and with water proofing. Available in a selection of weights, with heavier weight cloths being generally tougher and more aggressive and lighter weight cloths with increased flexibility.

 

Cotton F - Extremely flexible

Cotton J Flex - Very flexible

Cotton J - Flexible

Cotton X - Heavy, medium flexibilty

Cotton XW - Heavy, less flexible, water resistant

 

Cloth Backed Abrasive Grits Sizes: Cloth backed abrasives are available in a wide range of grit sizes, from 16 to 400 depending upon your application.

 

Cloth Backed Abrasive Grit Materials: Various abrasive materials are available with a cloth backing, these include Aluminium Oxide, Trizact™, Ceramic and Micro Mesh

 

Cloth Backed Abrasives Additives and Coolants: Cloth abrasives may be used dry or with coolants.

The use of coolants will facilitate the removal of film and swarf from the workpiece and aid in improving the quality of finish achieved. Greases and oils are best used with our full resin bonded cloth products. Water based coolants should only be used with polyester backed belts or with cloth belts that are specified as waterproof.

 

Many cloth products will contain their own specific additives including mineral oils, plasticizers, coolants or other grinding aids; they are normally designed with a specific application in mind. However almost all additives will have the ability to reduce heat and to clean the surface of the work piece. Within our range are products designed specifically to meet the demands created by modern manufacturing processes in stainless steel, titanium, aluminium and other ferrous and non ferrous metals.

 

 

Cloth Abrasive Belts

 

Product Overview: Although abrasive belts with a paper backing are mainly used in the wood-processing industry, the majority of abrasive materials on a cloth backing are used in metalworking. But you can also find very advanced applications of cloth abrasive belts in wood, glass, leather, stone and plastic processing.  We supply abrasive sanding belts for stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel aerospace metals and a whole host of specialist applications.  

 

 

Cloth Belt Sizes: We stock an extensive range of common belt sizes , but we can also manufacture abrasive belts to order in almost any size or shape required. Minimum width 3mm, maximum width 2200 mm.

 

Joints: Joint angles can be cut co 45, 55 or 67 degrees. They can be joined together according to your requirements:

Overlap-ST - Standard, most common joint

Overlap-M - Oblique joint similar to the standard joint, but with surface of joint abraded to reduce chatter marks

Overlap-EX - Again similar to the standard joint but with grain on the surface of the joint removed to guarantee a smooth surface

BB - Edges are butted up to each other and joint secured with reinforced tape on the reverse of the belt

BB-ZZ - As with BB joint but the 2 edges are cut in a zig zag pattern. Particularly useful on delicate surface such as thin glass

BB-EX - As with BB joint but with abrasive grain removed from each side of the joint

BB-SO - As with BB-EX joint but with tape being attached on the upper surface of the belt

 

 

Abrasive Cloth Discs

 

Product Overview: On angle grinders cloth discs are giving significant benefits to customers who need high performance combined with a controlled / dimensionally accurate finish.  In large diameters cloth abrasive discs are excellent for accurate dressing and shaping from the pattern shop to Formula One.  

 

And don’t forget the bobbin sander sleeves you can see in the picture.  We stock a whole range of those as well.

 

Cloth Disc Sizes: We currently supply cloth abrasive discs from 19mm up to 915mm in diameter.   

 

Cloth Disc Formats: All sizes of abrasive disc can be manufactured with either self adhesive or grip (Velcro) backings.  

They are available either without holes of with 5, 6 or 8 holes and with or without a centre hole.

 

 

Abrasive Flap Wheels and Brushes

 

An extensive range of abrasive flap wheels and brushes are available.  Shaft mounted abrasive flap brushes are often used on double ended spindle polishers whilst spindle mounted abrasive flap wheels tend to be used on drills and air tools.   

 

Double click on the flap brush picture for more information on the range of flap brushes and wheels available

 

 

Specialist Small Abrasive Tools

 

Getting into difficult to reach areas can be a particular problem.  We also have available a whole range of small abrasive tools designed to get into ‘difficult access areas’.  Please contact us to discuss your particular application.

 

Products Available include:

• Abrasive caps
• Abrasive Cones
• Spirabands
• Abrasive sleeves
• Bobbin sander sleeves
• Cartridge Rolls

 

In case of doubt:

 

Ask for advice from an experienced Abrasive Finishing Systems application expert.  Advice that is based on years of experience.

 

For more information call +44 (0)1677 470795 or e-mail info@abrasive-systems.co.uk