3M™ Disc Pad Face Plate Ribbed 28443, 4-1/2 in Extra Hard Red

Product Description

Advanatges of 3M™ Disc Pad Face Plate Ribbed 28443

• Designed for use with a 3M™ Disc Pad Hub
• Various flexibilities support grinding applications ranging from lightweight to heavy-duty
• Plate accommodates a fiber disc of equal diameter
• Additionally, plate color indicates disc density for easy identification in the workroom

3M™ Disc Pad Face Plate backs a same size fiber disc (sold separately) to provide firm support and the force required for grinding applications. Used in conjunction with a disc pad hub (sold separately), which attaches to the power tool, it holds in place along with the appropriate disc using a retainer nut (sold separately).

This assembly allows you to easily change the 3M™ Disc Pad Face Plate without removing the disc pad hub. Therefore, this allows the operator to use a single tool for multiple applications from heavy grinding to finishing a workpiece.

Some face plates have ribbing on the bottom face. Ribbed face plates also provide additional force when needed for optimal fracturing of the abrasive mineral. By reducing the area of contact, or pressure per square foot (PSI), ribbed face plates increase the grinding pressure of the abrasive with the same amount of operator effort. They also extend disc life when dulling is a problem.

Use the Right Face Plate for the Application

Choose a plate with the level of firmness needed for the application. A lighter density face plate works for lighter weight grinding applications, while a harder density face plate for more heavyweight grinding applications. Using the correct face plate for the application also ensures that the abrasive mineral will fracture as it should. This maximizes the life of the abrasive. The plate comes in one of four different colors that indicate the density so the correct plate can be easily identified in the workroom. Red = extra hard (for heavy grinding with the coarsest grades), black = hard (for heavy metal removal, large welds, etc.), gray = medium (for general purpose grinding and finishing), and white = soft (for finishing operations on flat or contoured surfaces).

About JAM Industrial Supply of Ohio

Locally owned and operated in Canton, Ohio, JAM Industrial Supply, LLC has been a 3M Strategic Distributor and industrial supplier for over 20 years. With our vast network of vendors, we are able to supply the industry’s best products, information, delivery, and prices to our customers.