12in Metallographic Polishing Cloths, Magnetic Rubber Back
OnPoint offers a vast selection of premium metallographic polishing cloths and pads for metallurgical specimen preparation. Produced from the highest quality materials and standards, our cloths will ensure outstanding results and consistency in your materials analysis. OnPoint offers a range of fabrics, weaves, and naps to suit every material and application.
Cloth choice is based on many factors including material(s) being prepared, polishing stage in the preparation process (coarse, intermediate, and/or fine), and intended analysis. The table below provides technical information for each cloth including our recommendations for abrasive size, abrasive type, and material application.
12in (~300mm) Polishing Cloths with Magnetic Rubber Backing
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Cloth |
Description | Abrasive (µm) | Abrasive Type |
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PlanarMesh |
Woven metal mesh material | 30 - 9 | Diamond |
| Coarse polishing of harder materials Ceramics, Thermal Spray Coatings, Glass |
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MasterPlan |
Hard, woven, rigid Polyester | 30 - 6 | Diamond |
| Coarse to Intermediate polishing Ferrous metals, Thermal Spray Coatings, Refractory Alloys, Ceramics |
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UltraSilk |
Medium hard, woven natural Silk | 30 - 3 | Diamond |
| Coarse to Intermediate polishing - Produces excellent flatness Ferrous/Non-ferrous Metals, Coatings, Polymers, Refractory Alloys, Ceramics |
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SimpleNylon |
Medium hard, woven Nylon | 30 - 3 | Diamond |
| Designed for fast removal rates during coarse polishing stages Ferrous/Non-ferrous metals, Carbides, Cast Irons, Precious Metals, Polymers |
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GoldStandard |
Dense, woven Nylon | 15 - 1 | Diamond, Al2O3 |
| Engineered for intermediate to fine polishing stages Refractory Alloys, Glass, Ceramics, Coatings, Composites |
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ProDac |
Soft, woven, synthetic Satin | 9 - 1 | Diamond, Al2O3 |
| Exceptional performance during intermediate and fine polishing stages Ferrous/Non-ferrous Metals, Refractory Alloys, Coatings, Polymers |
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RedFelt |
Soft, napped, Wool fiber | 9 - 0.02 | Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 |
| Versatile cloth for intermediate and fine polishing stages Ferrous Metals |
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NoWeave |
Ultra flat, non-woven, pressed Polyurethane fiber | 9 - 0.02 | Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 |
| Designed for versatile use across intermediate and fine polishing stages Wide range of materials |
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FinalFloc |
Soft, long-nap Rayon fiber | 6 - 0.02 | Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 |
| Most common cloth for fine polishing stages Ferrous/Non-ferrous Metals, Cast Irons, Electronics, Composites, Polymers, Ceramics |
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UltraViolet |
Soft, high-nap material | 3 - 0.02 | Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 |
| Designed for fine polishing of most materials Low-melting point alloys, Precious Metals |
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MintPlus |
Napped, synthetic fiber | 3 - 0.02 | Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 |
| Designed for efficient, one-step polishing Steels and Sintered Carbides |
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ShortFinal |
Very soft, low-nap Rayon fiber | 3 - 0.02 | Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 |
| Excellent fine polishing cloth for soft or delicate materials Microelectronics, PCBs, Magnesium |
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SpecCloth |
Firm, medium-nap Rayon fiber | 3 - 0.02 | Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 |
| Durable cloth for fine polishing stages of most materials Wide range of materials |
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ChemPro |
Dense, porous, non-woven Polyurethane | 1 - 0.02 | Diamond, Al2O3, SiO2 |
| Suitable for Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) applications Aluminum, Refractory Alloys, Silicon, Ceramics, Glass |
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Polishing cloths on this page are 12in (305mm) in diameter with magnetic rubber backing. Each cloth comes with a flexible ferrous-rubber backing for magnetic attachment. This product requires a magnetic platen/working wheel. See MagLink System for more details.