Trizact Abrasive Grading System

Trizact Abrasive Grade

A3 A5 A6 A10 A16 A20 A30 A45 A60 A65 P240 A80 A90 A100 A110 A130 A160 A300 A400 A500 = Trizact Grade = FEPA (P-Graded) P220 P180 P150 P120 P50 = JIS = ANSI/CAMI

Conventional Grade

2500 P1500 P1200 P600 P400 P320
These grade comparisons should be used as a guideline only. Trizact abrasives may produce a ner nish than the equivalent conventional grade.

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Product Availability

Product ID Backing Aluminum Oxide 217EA JE wt. Cloth Converted Form Belts Belts Flap Wheels Rolls Roloc Discs Belts PSA Discs Hookit II Discs Belts Belts Belts Rolls Belts Belts Hookit Discs Stikit Discs Belts Belt PSA Disc Belt Belt Belt Belt PSA Disc Hookit II Disc A3 A5 A6

Grade Availability A45 A60 A65 A80

A100 A110 A160 A300 A400 A500

X wt. Cloth

253FA 268XA 272LA 305EA 307EA 327DC 337DC
XF wt. Cloth Film Film JE wt. Cloth JE wt. Cloth X wt. Cloth X wt. Cloth

347AC X wt. Cloth Silicon Carbide 407EA JE wt. Cloth 466LA Film Cubitron Abrasive Grain XF wt. Cloth 953FA YF wt. Cloth 963FA YF wt. Cloth Diamond 663FC XF wt. Cloth Cerium Oxide 568XA Film
Micron Grades 20, 40, 70 No Grade No Grade
For more information contact 3M at 1-866-279-1235.

3M Trizact Abrasives

Delivering Consistent Finishes Part After Part
Typical Finishes Generated by Trizact Abrasives Surface Finish Measurements, Ra (in micro-inches) Mineral Grade A5 A6 A16 3-4 6-10 10-15 24-30 38-42 40-46 46-55 17-23 27-33 2-3 6-10 10-15 26-30 37-42 39-44 44-46 29-35 40-46 3-5 9-11 15-18 28-32 41-44 45-55 55-63 51-57 62-68 3-5 13-15 29-33 30-45 44-48 49-56 51-62 54-60 61-67 Steel Stainless Brass Aluminum Titanium 2-5 4-7 8-12 14-20 25-30 35-42 38-44 40-48 33-39 42-48

Aluminum Oxide

A30 A45 A65 A80 A100

Silicon Carbide

A90 A110
Finish ranges were produced by off-hand grinding and nishing methods. Finish ranges are typical and should be used only as a guideline. Actual results may vary depending on belt speed, contact wheel, backing, shape of part, and type of particular metal. Contact 3M Technical Service for more information.
Industrial Business Customer Response Center
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