Richelieu 968220 Metal Grinding Flap DiscRichelieu 968220 Metal Grinding Flap Disc is an essential tool for professionals seeking versatility in grinding and finishing applications. Featuring a robust design, this flap disc comprises a backing plate, adhesive, and overlapping abrasive cloth flaps that ensure durability and efficiency. Tailored for use with right angle grinders, it excels in high production environments, making it ideal for grinding, blending, deburring, and finishing tasks. This disc performs exceptionally well on a variety of materials, including ferrous and nonferrous metals, stainless steels, and even wood. The aluminum oxide abrasive is a standard choice for DIY projects, while the zirconium option, identifiable by its blue color, is favored among professionals for its resistance to loading and clogging, particularly on softer materials like aluminum and fiberglass. With a diameter of 4 1/2 inches and a grit rating of 120, the Richelieu 968220 is optimized for aggressive stock removal. Its Type 29 conical shape allows for enhanced surface contact, ensuring effective performance on both flat surfaces and contours. Capable of reaching a maximum RPM of 13,300, this flap disc is the perfect companion for any demanding grinding job.
Metal Grinding Flap Disc
- Flap discs are versatile grinding and finishing tools, consisting of three main components: a backing plate, adhesive, and abrasive cloth flaps
- The rectangular flaps are overlapped and glued to the backing plate
- Flap discs are designed for right angle grinder applications, ideal for high production grinding, blending, deburring, and finishing
- Flap discs perform well on a wide variety of materials including wood, ferrous and nonferrous metals, and stainless steels
- Aluminum oxide discs are the standard, DIY flap disc and are identified by their brown color abrasive
- Zirconium discs are the preferred choice for professionals, and are identified by their blue color abrasive
- Zirconium discs' durable grain resists loading or clogging on softer materials such as aluminum, brass, bronze, and fiberglass
- All flap discs are trimmable as the edge is worn down
- Type 29 conical shape wheels are the best choice for aggressive stock removal
- Conical flap discs have angled flaps and may be used on both contours and edge work
- The angle provides greater surface contact for stock removal on flat surfaces
- The best choice when speed and stock removal are primary considerations
Attributes
Abrasive Material: Aluminum Oxide
Application Surface: Metal
Arbor: 7/8 in
Brand: Mibro
Diameter: 4 1/2 in
Grit: 120
Maximum ( RPM): 13,300
Packaging Specifications: Bulk
Product #: 968220
Type: Type 29 - For Steeper Angles
