Premium coated abrasive strips give this buff the flexibility to deburr, round edges, and finely grind contoured parts with more aggression than a non-woven airway.

Narrow 120 grit cloth sanding belt strips are held by a steel clinch ring and allowed to play across the work surface, leveling textured surfaces and pits with ease while producing a smooth finish roughly equivalent to a 180 grit sanding disc. Combines the fast cut of coated abrasives with the flexibility of a buffing wheel; finish and stock removal can be modified with speed and pressure:

• Increase RPMs and use reduced pressure to grind more aggressively.
• Reduce RPMs and use increased pressure to allow the strips to flex and blend.

Unlike paper discs, much less prone to glazing and loading. Especially useful for:

• Removing tar, adhesive, silicone, etc.
• Removing Durabrite/Accushield coatings
• Grinding down areas inaccessible to conventional sanding tools (drive wheel water channel, diamond plate, step grating, welds, cast aluminum, etc.)

Coated abrasive strips have abrasive grains bonded to a flexible cloth backing, whereas non-woven abrasives consist of abrasive grains embedded in a nylon fiber matrix. Coated abrasives are often preferred where aggressive stock removal and increased lifespan is desired.

Where practical, we recommend trying our V-Fold Abrasive Finger Buff in 180 grit before proceeding to this buff from a Strip Ring Airway in 180 grit. It's shape and folding lends to increased aggression without using a more coarse grit.

Pairs with: Coated abrasive buffs are not used with buffing compounds; the abrasive effect is (typically) achieved by aluminum oxide or silicon carbide abrasives bonded to a cloth backing. They can, however, be paired with sanding greases to produce a more forgiving cut and extend their lifespan.

Coated abrasive buffing wheels do not need raking. Does not include a center reducer plate. Requires the use of a self-centering safety flange set or standard end flanges (ideally) in conjunction with a center reducer plate for proper mounting and safe operation. Industrial grade.

Hilzinger Max RPM: 10″ x 3″ = 1,300 RPM

Please note that Hilzinger-Thum/Hilzinger America will not warranty buffing wheels run at excessive speeds. Do so at your own risk.

Hilzinger-Thum has been making buffing and grinding tools for over 120 years and is one of the few companies recommended by Menzerna for buffing wheels. Using the highest quality raw materials available, Hilzinger America in Ohio continues their tradition by producing customized buffing wheels for Spectrum.