Products

Rough polishing is considered to be one of the important stages in the entire metallographic preparation sequence. The type of cloth and abrasive selected is critical. It is important to keep relief between the different constituents in the sample to a minimum. The use of a napless cloth, such as nylon, cotton, silk, etc. will minimize the possibility of relief and take full advantage of the cutting edge of the abrasive. The type of cloth selected usually depends on the hardness of the material to polish. Napped cloths are usually used for final polishing. This type of cloth has long that are compressible. The softer phases will have a higher rate of removal than the harder phases. The polishing cloths are available in several diameters in plain back or pressure sensitive adhesive backings.

NOTE: Most of the polishing cloths offered in this catalogue are available in other diameters than those listed in the tables below. They are also available as rolls, strips or sheets. Contact the order desk for prices.

NYLON • PLAIN BACK
A synthetic napless cloth with a dense, controlled weave recommended for coarse diamond polishing. Also available with PSA back. Produces and maintains flatness.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
605-10	254mm	8 "	10
605-12	305mm	10 "	10
605-14	356mm	12 "	10

NYLON • PSA
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
606- 2.87	73mm	2 7/8 "	25
606- 8	203mm	8 "	10
606-10	254mm	10 "	10
606-12	305mm	12 "	10

NYLON • MAGNETIC
PRODUIT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
606-M008	203mm	8 po	5
606-M010	254mm	10 po	5
606-M012	305mm	12 po	5

SILK • PLAIN BACK
Silk is a napless cloth recommended for intermediate polishing. The weave pattern is more open than nylon. It is a very good at maintaining edge retention. It is available in plan back discs.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
608-10	254mm	8 "	10
608-12	305mm	10 "	10
608-14	356mm	12 "	10

ALASKA • PSA
A synthetic napless cloth with a dense, controlled weave recommended for intermediate polishing. Produces and maintains flatness. Available with PSA back.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
609-08	203mm	8 "	10
609-10	254mm	10 "	10
609-12	305mm	12 "	10

ALASKA • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNITS
609-M008	203mm	8 "	5 and 10
609-M010	254mm	10 "	5 and 10
609-M012	305mm	12 "	5 and 10

CANVAS • PLAIN BACK
Canvas is a woven cloth that exhibits a loosely woven pattern with numerous free ends. It is recommended for intermediate polishing using Alumina 0xide or Silicon Carbide powders.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
610-10	254mm	8 "	10
610-12	305mm	10 "	10
610-14	356mm	12 "	10

SELVYT • PLAIN BACK
A high quality imported cotton cloth of medium nap. It is recommended for intermediate polishing
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
612-10	254mm	8 "	10
612-12	305mm	10 "	10
612-14	356mm	12 "	10

COTLAP • PLAIN BACK
Cotton cloth with practically no nap. For use with diamond polishing compounds in the rough polishing stages. Can also be used with polishing Alumina.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
617-10	254mm	8 "	10
617-12	305mm	10 "	10
617-14	356mm	12 "	10

VELVET • PLAIN BACK
A high nap synthetic cloth consisting of long, smooth vertical fibers. Recommended for final polishing of soft metals where its softness helps produce deformation free, scratch free surfaces. Good for suspension and skid polishing.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
618-10	254mm	8 "	10
618-12	305mm	10 "	10
618-14	356mm	12 "	10

FINAL FINISH I • PLAIN BACK
A soft synthetic long napped rayon cloth. It is recommended to be used in the final step of polishing with the Colloidal silica, Alumina suspension and Diamond products. It is available in plain back and PSA.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
620-10	254mm	8 "	10
620-12	305mm	10 "	10
620-14	356mm	12 "	10

FINAL FINISH I • PSA
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
621- 2.87	73mm	2 7/8 "	25
621-8	203mm	8 "	10
621-10	254mm	10 "	10
621-12	305mm	12 "	10

FINAL FINISH I • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
621-M008	203mm	8 "	5
621-M010	254mm	10 "	5
621-M012	205mm	12 "	5

FINAL FINISH II • PSA
A soft synthetic medium napped rayon cloth in which fibers are bonded to woven cotton backing. It is recommended for use with Colloidal silica, Alumina suspensions and diamond products.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
619-8	203mm	8 "	10
619-10	254mm	10 "	10
619-12	305mm	12 "	10

FINAL FINISH II • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
619M-8	203mm	8 "	5
619M-10	254mm	10 "	5
619M-12	305mm	12 "	5

IMPERIAL • PSA
A 20-mil rayon flock electrostatically coated onto a 3 mil polyester film. A soft short napped cloth. Recommended for final polishing of most materials using Colloidal Silica and Alumina suspension and Diamond polishing compounds.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
631- 8	203mm	8 "	10
631-10	254mm	10 "	10
631-12	305mm	12 "	10

IMPERIAL • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
631-M008	203mm	8 "	5
631-M010	254mm	10 "
631-M012	305mm	12 "	5

RED FELT • PLAIN BACK
A tightly woven 100 % virgin wool colorfast fabric. The pile is plucked rather than sheared. It stands up to repeated usage. It is recommended for intermediate polishing using Silicon carbide and Aluminum oxide powders.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
650-10	254mm	8 "	10
650-12	305mm	10 "	10
650-14	356mm	12 "	10

RED FELT • PSA
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
651-2.87	73mm	2 7/8"	25
651-8	203mm	8 "	10
651-10	254mm	10 "	10
651-12	305mm	12 "	10

RED FELT • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
651M-008	203mm	8 "	5
651M-010	254mm	10 "	5
651M-012	305mm	12 "	5

BILLIARD • PLAIN BACK
The finest quality 21 oz., 100 % virgin wool fabric with uniform sheared pile, is recommended for rough polishing with Silicon carbide or Aluminum oxide powders
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
655-10	254mm	8"	10
655-12	305mm	10"	10
655-14	356mm	12"	10

BILLIARD • PSA
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
656- 8	203mm	8 "	10
656-10	254mm	10 "	10
656-12	305mm	12 "	10

BILLIARD • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
656-M008	203mm	8 "	5
656-M010	254mm	10 "	5
656-M012	305mm	12 "	5

PERFORATED PELLON • PSA
Hard non-woven perforated cloth. It is recommended for rough polishing of hard material. It maximizes removal rate while producing a uniform flat finish.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
659- 2.87	73mm	2 7/8 "	25
659- 8	203mm	8 "	10
659-10	254mm	10 "	10
659-12	305mm	12 "	10

PERFORATED PELLON • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
659-M008	203mm	8 "	5
659-M010	254mm	10 "	5
659-M012	305mm	12 "	5

JAY • PSA
This cloth is made of chemo textile material. Has a high cutting rate when used with diamond products. It has an excellent edge and inclusion retentions.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
667- 2.87	73mm	2 7/8 "	25
667- 8	203mm	8 "	10
667-10	254mm	10 "	10
667-12	305mm	12 "	10

JAY • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
667-M008	203mm	8 "	5
667-M010	254mm	10 "	5
667-M012	305mm	12 "	5

VICTOR • PSA
A very dense synthetic silk cloth with no nap. For use with diamond polishing abrasives for the intermediate and final stages. Good for polishing most materials.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
662- 2.87	73mm	2 7/8 "	25
662- 8	203mm	8 "	10
662-10	254mm	10 "	10
662-12	305mm	12 "	10

VICTOR • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
662-M008	203mm	8 "	5
662-M010	254mm	10 "	5
662-M012	305mm	12 "	5

TECHNOTRON, MM414 ( WHITE ) • PSA
A natural silk cloth with practically no nap. For use with diamond polishing abrasives in the rough and intermediate stages. Good for polishing most materials. Excellent edge and inclusion retention.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
663- 8	203mm	8 "	5
663-10	254mm	10 "	5
663-12	305mm	12 "	5

TECHNOTRON MM414 ( WHITE ) • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
663-M008	203mm	8 "	5
663-M010	254mm	10 "	5
663-M012	305mm	12 "	5

TECHNOTRON, MM431 ( RED ) • PSA
A silk cloth with medium nap. For use with diamond polishing abrasives in the rough and intermediate stages. Good for polishing medium to soft materials.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
664 - 8	203mm	8 "	5
664-10	254mm	10 "	5
664-12	305mm	12 "	5

TECHNOTRON MM431 ( RED ) • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
664-M008	203mm	8 "	5
664-M010	254mm	10 "	5
664-M012	305mm	12 "	5

TECHNOTRON, MM421 ( GOLD ) • PSA
An acetate silk cloth with medium nap. For use with diamond polishing abrasives for the intermediate and final stages. Good for polishing medium to soft materials.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
665- 8	203mm	8 "	5
665-10	254mm	10 "	5
665-12	305mm	12 "	5

TECHNOTRON MM421 ( GOLD ) • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
664-M008	203mm	8 "	5
664-M010	254mm	10 "	5
664-M012	305mm	12 "	5

BLACK STAR • PSA
The cloth is a porous neoprene, non woven and no nap. The spongy structure of the cloth has a high degree of chemical resistance. It is ideal with colloidal silica and colloidal alumina suspensions. It provides excellent final polishing for all materials.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
PCBS- 008	203mm	8 "	10
PCBS-010	254mm	10 "	10
PCBS-012	305mm	12 "	10

BLACK STAR • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
PCBS-M008	203mm	8 "	5
PCBS-M010	254mm	10 "	5
PCBS-M012	305mm	12 "	5

CAMEO • GOLD • PSA
For use with diamond polishing abrasives in the rough and intermediate stages. Good for polishing soft and non-ferrous materials.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
480-200	200mm	8 "	1
480-250	250mm	10 "	1
480-300	300mm	12 "	1

CAMEO • SILVER • PSA
For use with diamond polishing abrasives in the rough and intermediate stages. Good for polishing medium to very hard materials.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
490-200	200mm	8 "	1
490-250	250mm	10 "	1
490-300	300mm	12 "	1

ARCTIC • PSA
A synthetic silk cloth with no nap. For use with diamond polishing abrasives in the rough and intermediate stages. Good for polishing medium to hard materials.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
669N- 2.87	73mm	2 7/8 "	25
669N- 8	203mm	8 "	10
669N-10	254mm	10 "	10
669N-12	305mm	12 "	10

ARCTIC • MAGNETIC
PRODUCT NUMBER	CLOTH DIM.	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
669N-M008	203mm	8 "	5
669N-M010	254mm	10 "	5
669N-M012	305mm	12 "	5

PELLON I • PSA
A chemo textile material. Has a high cutting rate when used with diamond polishing compound. Excellent edge and inclusion retention.
PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
661- 2.87	73mm	2 7/8 "	25
661- 8	203mm	8"	10
661-10	254mm	10"	10
661-12	305mm	12"	10

PELLON I • MAGNETIC

PRODUCT NUMBER	METRIC	WHEEL SIZE	UNIT
661-M008	203mm	8"	5
661-M010	254mm	10"	5
661-M012	305mm	12"	5