Norton R228 Metalite Speed-Lok Abrasive Disc, Cloth Backing, TS, Aluminum Oxide, 3" Diameter, Grit 60 (Pack of 50)

by Norton

Product Features

• Aluminum oxide is durable and the most common abrasive grain
• Heavy cotton backing is heat-resistant, durable, and flexible, for use on contours or flat surfaces
• TS discs have central hubs that require a quarter of a turn, and mount to Norton TS, 3M Roloc TS and TSM, or Standard Abrasives Soc-Att back up pads
• Closed coat for a higher-quality finish than an open-coat disc
• Used with a molded rubber or foam backing pad (sold separately)

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002FSLN6

Product Description

Norton Metalite R228 Speed-Lok TS durable, cotton-backed discs are suitable for light- to medium-pressure grinding, blending, leveling, and finishing applications. The Speed-Lok quick-change system allows for easy disc mounting and removal to increase productivity by reducing the time required to change discs.

Coated abrasives have individual abrasive grains spaced at a predetermined distance from one another. This is a closed-coat disc. A closed coat covers 100 percent of the surface with abrasive grains, for more stiffness and better surface finish than an equivalent open coat, where abrasive grit covers 50 to 70 percent of the surface. The cloth backing is stiffer, tougher, and thicker than a paper or film backing. Cloth resists tearing while bending and flexing during use. Use with molded rubber back-up pads, a hard pad for aggressive cutting, a medium pad for general purpose applications, or a soft pad for contours and fine finishing work.

Aluminum oxide is a widely used and versatile abrasive material. It is a tough, fracture- and wear-resistant grit that works well with a broad range of materials, from metals to wood. Aluminum oxide is more durable than silicon carbide and often used for material removal and finishing.

Abrasives are used for a variety of applications from shaping a part to fine finishing, depending on the grit size. Low grit numbers like 40 are coarse and are used for removing excess material and shaping a part. High grit numbers like 400 are fine and help to create a smooth surface finish.

Norton Abrasives manufactures a wide variety of sanding, grinding, and polishing abrasives, and has been located in the United States since 1885. In 1990, Saint-Gobain purchased Norton, keeping its manufacturing facilities and offices in the same location. Norton/Saint-Gobain has been recognized as a Global 100 Sustainable Company, as well as earning ISO 9000 and 14001 certification for quality and environmental management standards.