3M Cloth Roll 461F is a silicon carbide abrasive designed for light deburring and finishing on a variety of metals, including titanium, stainless and carbon steel. The heavy polyester cloth backing is flexible and resilient, providing tear-resistance as well as water-resistance for wet applications. Sharp and Flexible
3M Cloth Roll 461F features a very sharp silicon carbide mineral that offers a great initial and sustained cut. It is bonded to a sateen-type, fully waterproof polyester cloth backing. If needed, the abrasive can be run wet or dry. The resin bond provides excellent mineral anchorage and high shelling resistance.
Silicon carbide is a very hard, sharp and brittle mineral commonly used for low-pressure applications such as paint prep, the final stages of whitewood sanding and grinding applications on metal. It fractures easily, keeping its cutting edges sharp, and while it may have a shorter life than aluminum oxide, it produces a superior finish. It is used where the best possible finish is desired.
Tips for Optimal Use
3M Cloth Roll 461F can be cut and shaped according to project needs. It can be used with hand-held tools or electric and pneumatic power tools. 461F is offered in a range of grades, so operators can select the right grade for their application. Finer grades (P120 through P600) have an XF weight polyester backing. Coarser grades (P36 through P100) have a YF weight polyester backing. Regardless of grade or weight, cloth abrasives are known for both durability and agility. They can respond to workpiece contours without wearing and tearing easily.
Altogether, 3M Cloth Roll 461F is a great match for operators seeking an abrasive that will rid the workpiece of tiny burrs and start setting the final finish without gouging or marring the workpiece.
