Stock Catalog 2011 Abrasive Sponges - Norton Abrasives - #1

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96 NORTON – THE MUSCLE BEHIND THE MACHINE ABRASIVE SPONGES MACHINES USED Flexible, abrasive sanding sponges for a wide variety of curved, contoured or flat surface applications on wood, metal, paint, plastic, ceramics and drywall. APPLICATIONS: Light stock removal, sanding sealer and wash-coats, touch-up or repair of primer, sanding contours and intricate shapes, and finishing BENEFITS: • Can be used wet or dry • Clog resistant, washable, reusable • Easy to use, can be folded without cracking • Conformable • Generate a consistent surface finish CATEGORY DEFINITION WHY CHOOSE ABRASIVE SPONGES VERSUS CONVENTIONAL SHEETS? SURFACE FINISHING CHART – CONTOUR SPONGES VERSUS SHEETS SURFACE FINISHING CHART – SPONGE PADS VERSUS SHEETS Pressure Control • Foam backing allows optimum pressure distribution to prevent sanding through surfaces • Pressure spots are eliminated providing even surface pattern Eliminate Clogging • The combination of flexible foam backing material and abrasive grit adhesion continually releases sanded material • Any clogging can be washed out Adapt to Contours • Flexible foam allows adaptability to contours, shapes or areas of limited access • No folding or buckling results in an even pattern without scratching P80 P1000 COARSER FINER P100 P120 P150 P180 P220 P280 P320 P400 P500 P600 P800 P1200 COATED ABRASIVE SHEET GRIT SIZE SPONGE GRADE/GRIT EXTRA FINE 320 VERY FINE 180 - 220 FINE 120 - 150 MEDIUM 80 - 100 COARSE 60 EXTRA COARSE 36 P150 P1500 COARSER FINER P180 P220 P280 P320 P400 P500 P600 P800 P1000 P1200 P2000 COATED ABRASIVE SHEET GRIT SIZE MEDIUM 60 FINE 100 EXTRA FINE 150 SUPER FINE 180 ULTRA FINE 220 MICRO FINE 280/320 SPONGE GRADE/GRIT CROSS REFERENCE GUIDE BETTER GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD SoftTouch CONTOUR SMALL AREA PROFILE SEALER SANDING FLEXIBLE 3M Softback Contour Full Size High Flexibility Woodworking Pro Pads Hermes Single Side – Four Sided – Two Sided – Klingspor – – – – Foam Sanding Pad – SIA Flat Pad – Standard Block – Standard Pad –