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Flexipads catalogue 2021

Flexipads catalogue 2021
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Flexipads catalogue 2021

Product catalog summary
Hand Held Sanding Tools
  • Sanding Blocks: Available in various types with different foam densities (soft, medium, hard) for use with GRIP abrasive sheets, designed for user comfort and protection.
  • Abrasive Discs: Offered in grit sizes P2000 to P5000 with PSA or GRIP attachments for diverse sanding needs.
  • De-nibbing Blocks: Made from polyurethane, available in soft, medium, and hard densities, reversible for GRIP and PSA attachments.
Hand Files and Abrasives
  • Speed File GRIP: Features an aluminum base and lightweight plastic handle, suitable for clamped and GRIP abrasives.
  • Abrasive Strips: Available in fine, medium, and coarse grades for use with speed files.
  • Fibre Handpads: Non-woven, waterproof, and durable, available in medium to ultra-fine grades.
Hand Sanding Holders
  • Various sizes with elasticated or adjustable straps for use with circular or rectangular abrasives.
Detailing Foams
  • German Foams: Closed-cell structure for a firmer pad and high-quality finish.
  • USA Foams: Open-cell structure for greater airflow and cooling, prolonging pad lifespan.
  • X-Slim™ Pads: Designed for dual-action machines, available in various sizes and densities.
Spot Detailing Kits
  • Includes X-SLIM foams and spot backers for hard-to-reach areas, enhancing control and efficiency.
Introduction
The document details the X-Slim™ polishing kit and various detailing foams for automotive detailing, covering all steps from heavy compounding to glazing.

Kit Contents
The X-Slim polishing kit includes:
  • XS500 + XS520
  • XS580
  • XS540 + XS560
  • OEM nanotex - Blue 320gsm microfiber cloth
Features 135mm heavy & medium cutting pads, ultra glaze pads, and finishing and buffing pads.

Specifications
Details on various detailing foams:
  • Pro-Classic foams with 7 grades for DA or Rotary machines, featuring a classic flat foam face and angle sides.
  • Pro-Detail foams with hexagon cut surfaces for improved compound distribution.
  • German foams for a high gloss finish without haze or holograms.


Foam Pads
Specifications for foam pads:
  • HP520: 150mm, yellow heavy cut compounding pad, very firm, max RPM 2,500.
  • HP530: 150mm, orange medium cutting pad, firm, max RPM 2,500.
  • HP540: 150mm, green heavy polishing pad, hard, max RPM 2,500.
  • HP550: 150mm, cream medium light polishing pad, medium, max RPM 2,500.
  • HP560: 150mm, black finishing pad, soft, max RPM 2,500.
  • HP580: 150mm, red ultra fine finishing pad, ultrafine, max RPM 2,500.


Additional Features
Highlights include:
  • Recessed velour to protect work surfaces from scratches.
  • GRIP velour on all pads for secure attachment.
  • Custom logo printing on foam ranges, subject to terms and conditions.


Conclusion
The document provides comprehensive details on specifications, applications, and features of detailing foams and polishing kits for automotive detailing.
Overview: Detailed specifications and descriptions of various wool pads for polishing and detailing, including types, sizes, materials, and usage recommendations.
Specifications:
  • Cool Pads: Sizes 80mm to 150mm with sealed or open edges, featuring a 3D air-cushioning system.
  • Merino Lambs Wool Pads: Sizes 50mm to 200mm, using SealMelt™ technology for durability.
  • Superfine Merino Pads: Sizes 80mm to 160mm, superfine wool strands for fine to medium cut.
  • PRO Wool Spot Pads: Sizes 30mm to 80mm, short pile length and foam layer for control.
  • GRIP Wool Pads: 20mm pile length for durability and cutting performance.
  • Tie Cord Wool Pads: Sizes 125mm to 225mm, secure tie-cord fastening.
  • Super Buffing Pads: Cupped twisted wool cutting pads and double-sided natural wool medium cut pads, sizes 150mm to 220mm.
Key Features:
  • SealMelt™ Technology: Enhances durability with laser-bonding velour and double stitching.
  • 3D Air-Cushioning System: Reduces vibration for better control.
  • Multi-Purpose Kits: Include various pad sizes, backer pads, compound liquids, and microfibre towels.
Usage Recommendations:
  • All pads operate at a max RPM of 2,500.
  • Suitable for a wide range of paint types, including standard, hard, and scratch-resistant finishes.
  • Recommended for OEM applications and professional detailing tasks.
Wash Mitts
Descriptions of microfibre and Merino wool wash mitts, designed for specific uses, emphasizing PH neutral shampoo and air drying.
Microfibre Towels
Made from polyester/polyamide blend, available in different weights and colors, designed for high absorption and durability, reusable up to 90 times.
Dust Nibs & Abrasives
Various abrasive discs and de-nibbing blocks for spot repairs, available in different grit levels for PSA or GRIP attachments.
Glass and Plastic Kits
Kits for polishing and repairing glass and plastic surfaces, including polishing compounds and abrasive discs, suitable for use with standard electric drills.
Technical Wiping
Dust removal wipes in various materials, designed for different surfaces and dust particle sizes, with unique designs for optimal dust capture.
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Catalog excerpts

Flexipads catalogue 2021-2

The Gekatex Group develops, manufactures and distributes technical wiping, cleanroom supplies and grinding, sanding & polishing solutions for automotive OEM, aeronautic, electronic, pharmaceutical and life science industries. Countries in which we have distribution channels ISO certified plants in France, India and China years of experience supplying OEM and Tier 1 factories excellence centres in France, the UK, Poland, Mexico, India and China references readily available TECHNICAL WIPING SOLUTIONS Over 40 years experience in developing specific wipes for the automotive, aero, high tech. We help...

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-3

BRAND UNIVERSE UNITED KINGDOM MEXICO INDIA ONE GLOBAL INTEGRATED DELIVERY NETWORK GRINDING, SANDING AND POLISHING SOLUTIONS One of the most comprehensive range in the world, Flexipads products are used by wind mill manufacturers, skyscraper builders and most of the global automotive manufacturers • Polishing foams Angle grinders Support pads ROBOT AND PROTECTIVE COVERS We understand the importance of fabrics, designs, movements and environments to offer the best protection for your assets. • Reduce maintenance costs • Increase life span • Preserve ass

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-4

Our pads are used daily on oil rigs, windmill manufacturing plants, building sites.

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-5

ANGLE GRINDER PADS ANGLE GRINDER PADS Heavy duty grinding Stock removal For very demanding applications. To be used with Grit 16+. Very stiff to make the most of your abrasives, whilst working quickly and safely. Designed more recently to match the progress made in resin fibre discs. Ideal for grit 36 +. The fibre glass content increase heat and tearing resistances. Coarse surface prep Identical to the Turbo + in design, the lower glass fibre content increase flexibility and control and is better adapted to Grit 60+ 40 years of uninterrupted success. Our best seller, sold millions around the...

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-6

ANGLE GRINDER PADS Heavy duty grinding - Very hard • High fibre glass content for increased rigidity • Ideal for grinding very hard metal • Resistance to extreme heat and pressure COOLING RIBS FOR HIGH RESISTANCE TO EXTREME HEAT • Used on oil rigs and shipways • Best seller in wind turbine manufacturing • Optimise abrasive performance

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-7

ANGLE GRINDER PADS +36 ANGLE GRINDER PADS Stock removal, blending and refining - Hard Turbo™ pads work with all standard grinder machines including: AEG, Bosch, Black & Decker, Chicago Pneumatic, DeWalt, Einhell, FIEN , Halls, Hitachi, Ingersoll Rand Makita, Milwaukee, Metabo and Ryobi Turbo™ pads provide more flex than the Coolflow™ range, meaning these pads are easier to control and have the capability to work with finer grits THE CURVED TURBO RIBS KEEP THE PAD AND ABRASIVE COOLER

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-8

ANGLE GRINDER PADS Deburring - Firm flexibility Properties An excellent all around pad which offers great performance across a large spectrum of grits. It is available in 3 different sizes. Firm flexibility pads can be used with most grits THE CURVED TURBO RIBS KEEP THE PAD AND ABRASIVE COOLER Turbo™ pads work with all standard grinder machines including: AEG, Bosch, Black & Decker, Chicago Pneumatic, DeWalt, Einhell, FIEN, Halls, Hitachi, Ingersoll Rand Makita, Milwaukee, Metabo and Ryobi

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-9

ANGLE GRINDER PADS +60 ANGLE GRINDER PADS Coarse surface prep - Medium flexibility

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-10

ANGLE GRINDER PADS Coarse surface prep - Medium flexibility The Original Flexipads line! This pad can be traced back to our humble beginnings in a shed, in Devon, UK. This pad has now sold millions around the world! • Ideal for general purpose grinding • Highly durable • Offers enough flexibility to maintain an even press

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-11

ANGLE GRINDER PADS +60 ANGLE GRINDER PADS Coarse surface prep - Medium flexibility

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-12

ANGLE GRINDER PADS Coarse surface prep - Medium flexibility

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-13

ANGLE GRINDER PADS +80 ANGLE GRINDER PADS Fine surface prep - Soft flexibility • Highly durable • Rough finish OUR PADS WORK WITH ALL STANDARD GRINDER MACHINES

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-14

SOLVENT CLEANING GLUE REMOVAL ABSORBANT WIPES SURFACE DEGREASING

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-15

ANGLE GRINDER PADS ANGLE GRINDER PADS Hard wearing pin spanners for tightening angle grinder disc locknuts. Made from hard coated stainless steel and zinc, with 4 or 5mm pins. These robust lock nuts are suitable for use with a range of angle grinder pads. Please double check the dimensions required before purchasing. Thread: M14 Diameter: 50mm Height: 13mm Boss: long Thread: 5/8 Diameter: 50mm Height: 13mm Boss: long Thread: M14 Diameter: 50mm Height: 8mm Boss: short • Thread: M10 x 1.25 • Diameter: 30mm • Height: 8mm • Thread: M10 x 1.50 • Diameter: 30mm • Height: 8mm

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-16

Balance, durability and compatibility. 16

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-17

DUAL ACTION PADS DUAL ACTION PADS We stock one of the most comprehensive range of professional DA pads on the market. Our ongoing investment into research and development ensure we offer the best products possible. Cyclone pads Offers a unique, hollow upper chamber, designed to create an internal cyclone effect which maximises dust extraction. Medium profile Ultra tough fibre glass back plate with side dust extraction vents. The original - thick profile Thick and durable pads, an essential item for many customers. Hard sanding - low profile These thinner, firmer pads, are recommended for use...

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-18

CYCLONE™ SERIES the ultimate in dust extraction

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-19

DUAL ACTION PADS DA sander pads DUAL ACTION PADS To choose the most suitable pad, you need to know... Thread with Festool adaptor GRIP technologies Hole configuration

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-20

DUAL ACTION PADS Cyclone™ pads 150mm - Medium 17 Hole - QuickFix - Trilock Properties • Offers a unique, hollowed upper chamber- which creates an internal cyclone effect to maximise suction • Complex dust extraction channels to maximise the uptake and removal of dust • Available with 53 or 44 multi-hole configuration

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Flexipads catalogue 2021-21

DUAL ACTION PADS Cyclone™ pads DUAL ACTION PADS 150mm - Hard 53 Hole - Fixed 5/16 5/16 + M8 PADS COME WITH FESTOOL ADAPTOR 44 Hole Micro GRIP 44 Hole Micro GRIP 17 Hole Mushroom GRIP 53 Hole Micro GRIP 53 Hole Micro GRIP 53 Hole Micro GRIP

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