Automotive Sanding systems for the automotive industry

sia Abrasives – Your key to a perfect surface ​ Vehicles are surfaces. Functionality meets expression and passion. The sanding of body parts is characterised by a sequence of process steps involving different requirements. The right technology and matching products are combined to form a system that meets these requirements and ensures a perfect surface finish. Simply brilliant – the perfect surface finish. www.sia-abrasives.com

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We are a Swiss company sia Abrasives, with its headquarters in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative abrasives. The company develops, manufactures and markets complete abrasive systems, tailored to specific requirements and applications, for the surface treatment of Technology leader Our careful choice of premium materials, the latest production and manufacturing equipment and sophisticated production technologies enable us to provide sanding products at the highest level in constant quality. every type of surface. These products turn sanding and grinding...

Production expertise The flexible abrasives by sia Abrasives in Switzerland are developed according to the ever changing user requirements and explicit material analysis. They represent high-quality Swiss precision and workmanship with one goal: to be the best abrasives with the greatest possible efficiency to achieve a perfect surface. Coated abrasives Classic coated abrasives and abrasive systems for advanced surface treatment of all types of material. Fleece abrasives Fleece products for preparation and cleaning tasks and for structuring, especially on metal. Foam abrasives Foam sanding pads...

sia Abrasives – application areas Coatings and Composites The Coatings and Composites application area specialises in process-optimised surface solutions for processing and treating automotive body parts and fibre-reinforced plastics (such as carbon- or glass-reinforced plastics) and offers a complete system comprising abrasives, machinery and accessories. Our application-specific solutions have been developed for the marine, aviation, transport, automotive and wind energy sectors as well as for bodywork specialists and automobile painters. Wood The Wood application area covers the entire range...

Metal The Metal application area focuses on surface treatment for all metals ranging from rough grinding to material removal through to structuring for finishing purposes. The market is split into five segments: metalware, container building and toolmaking; foundries and forges; rolling mills and drawing works; fixtures and fittings industry; and precision engineering and watch industry. This structure requires a broad range of products to achieve the perfect surface as demanded by the user. Panels The Panels application area covers industrial manufacturers’ requirements for wood based, plywood,...

New multi-hole Proven in nature. Tried and tested. As with all our innovations, FiboTec underwent stringent robot-aided testing. Conducted under laboratory conditions, these tests produced the following result: FiboTec is much more efficient than standard hole patterns. A real innovation! Triple lifetime and superior quality sia Abrasives has revised its fine grit range, greatly improving the performance of the abrasive while reducing its clogging tendency. Flexibility for any application The highly flexible paper backing is noted for its conformability and is ideal for finishing challenging...

Color Foams Maximum process reliability With the introduction of the new colour foam, sia Abrasives has improved the reliability of application through a standardised colour system. Each foam colour stands for a grit range – simple, high impact, straightforward. Maximum process reliability – your key to a perfect surface finish. New polishing system Fast, easy, brilliant: with the siachrome polishing system, sia Abrasives offers an efficient range of products that can be used to reliably carry out all stages of top coat preparation. Everything is from a single source We complement our wide range...

sia Abrasives – Your Key to a Perfect Surface Coarse sanding Repair sanding • Sanding down • Removal • Preparation • Shaping and flatting of bodyfiller • Fine sanding of bodyfiller/old paint • Fine sanding of primer filler • Sanding of EDP-coated new parts

Lacquer sanding • Scuffing • Sanding of dust inclusions • Sanding of paint runs • Sanding of orange-peel effect • Removal of polishing scratches • Removal of holograms • Glazing

Perfect systems Coarse sanding Page 14 Repair sanding Page 16 Lacquer sanding Page 20

Coarse sanding system Coarse sanding Coarse sanding can be used for basic finishing of coarse surfaces, after joining components or as preparation for welding work. Sanding down Work step Product recommendation 8011 siacut, cutting disc Ø 75 mm Mandrel with shaft Ideal speed: 20.000 RPM Cutting vehicle body parts Product page 51 4924 siamet Ø 115 mm Backing pad for angle grinder Ø 115 mm Type: hard Ideal speed: 10.000 RPM Sanding down weld seams and burrs Grit range: P36 – P60 2820 siamet, siafix Ø 50 mm + 75 mm Product page 50 Backing pad with shaft Ø 50 mm + 75 mm Type: flexible Ideal speed:...

Coarse sanding system Work step Product recommendation Backing pad with shaft Ø 50 mm + 75 mm Type: flexible Ideal speed: 13.000 – 15.000 RPM Sanding down small and hard to reach areas Grit range: coarse, medium, fine 6260 siamet ud, scm Ø 115 mm Product page 50 Backing pad for scm Ø 115 mm Type: flexible Ideal speed: 6.000 RPM Sanding down body parts, lacquer, stone chip protection, etc. Grit range: coarse, medium, fine 6300 siastrip Ø 100 mm Product page 50 Mandrel fitted from the front Ideal speed: 3.500 RPM Sanding down old lacquer and stone chip protection Sanding down weld beads, edges...