3M Abrasive Types
3M provides the finishing touch for a vast number of products. The Abrasive
Systems Division produces a complete line of coated abrasives, non-woven,
surface conditioning abrasives and micro-replicated abrasives, plus hardware
accessories. Abrasive products are available in sheets, rolls,
belts, discs, wheels and brushes. They are used for almost any dimensioning,
grinding, sanding, finishing or surface conditioning application.
The coated abrasive product line consists of paper, cloth, combination,
polyester film, metal and fiber backings -- with glue, resin and waterproof
bonds. 3M(TM) Trizact(TM) Abrasives feature an engineered surface
of microscopic three-dimensional structures resembling pyramids. This
precise and consistent abrasive surface is ideal for stainless steel applications
requiring a fine finish. They also work well on chromium, nickel and cobalt-based
materials.
The surface conditioning line features Scotch-Brite(TM) Abrasive
Products. It includes a variety of non-woven synthetic fiber webs and
molded wheel products with abrasive minerals dispersed throughout. Abrasive
mineral choices include emery, garnet, aluminum oxide, silicon carbide,
alumina-zirconia, diamond and 3M(TM) Cubitron(TM) Ceramic Aluminum
Oxide Mineral.