A Comprehensive Guide to Abrasive Types and Their Uses

Choosing the right abrasive can mean the difference between a smooth, efficient job and wasted time, money and effort. With so many abrasive types available, each tailored to specific materials and applications, it’s important to understand their unique properties, intended uses and how they best perform. We’ve created this guide to break down the seven main abrasive categories at Kimball Midwest, compare their grains, highlight their best uses and provide examples of where they shine.

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Surface Conditioning Solutions

Made of non-woven nylon fiber impregnated with aluminum oxide abrasive grain, our Kim-Brite™ Surface Conditioning Discs offer a fast, safe way to clean flange areas and mating surfaces of gasketing residue. They’re ideal for use on engine blocks, heads, valve covers, transmission housings and more.

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Which Abrasive is Best for You?

Looking to tackle some new projects in your shop? If so, you are in need of abrasives.

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