8in Metallographic Polishing Cloths, Magnetic Steel 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.
8in (~200mm) Polishing Cloths with Magnetic Steel Backing
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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ChemPro Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
ChemPro is a dense, porous, non-woven cloth designed for high-performance materials preparation. With its fine, porous polyurethane surface, ChemPr...
View full detailsPlanarMesh Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
PlanarMesh is a unique metal mesh pad that provides excellent flatness on hard materials while preserving the specimen's edge. Specifically designe...
View full detailsNoWeave Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
NoWeave is an ultra-flat, non-woven cloth made from polyurethane fibers, designed for versatile use across intermediate to final polishing stages. ...
View full detailsSpecCloth Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
SpecCloth is a firm, medium-nap polishing cloth made from synthetic rayon flock. This cloth offers good edge retention, making it ideal for longer ...
View full detailsUltraViolet Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
UltraViolet is a soft, long-nap polishing cloth designed for final polishing of most materials. This cloth is especially effective on very soft mat...
View full detailsShortFinal Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
ShortFinal is an exceptionally soft, low-nap cloth designed for final polishing. The low profile of the rayon fibers minimizes relief or edge round...
View full detailsFinalFloc Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
FinalFloc is a soft, long-nap polishing cloth made from synthetic fibers, designed for exceptional final polishing across a wide range of materials...
View full detailsMintPlus Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
MintPlus is a napped polishing cloth made from durable synthetic fibers, designed for efficient, one-step polishing of steels and sintered carbides...
View full detailsRedFelt Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
RedFelt is a soft, napped polishing cloth made from durable wool fibers. Its versatile design makes it a common choice for both intermediate and fi...
View full detailsProDac Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
ProDac is a soft, woven polishing cloth made from synthetic satin, designed for exceptional performance in intermediate to fine polishing stages on...
View full detailsSimpleNylon Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
SimpleNylon is a medium-hard, woven polishing cloth with no nap, designed for fast material removal and excellent flatness during coarse polishing ...
View full detailsGoldStandard Polishing Cloth 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
GoldStandard is a dense, uniquely woven nylon polishing pad, engineered for intermediate to fine polishing of harder materials. With its no-nap sur...
View full detailsMasterPlan Polishing Cloth, 8in (203mm), Magnetic Steel Back
MasterPlan is a durable, hard, woven polishing cloth made from coated polyester, designed for superior performance in metallographic sample prepara...
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