Categories
- Sanding Discs > Flap Discs
- Sanding Discs > Semi-Flexible Discs
- Other Coated Abrasives > Spiral Bands
- Other Coated Abrasives > Sandpaper Sheets
- Sanding Belts > 2" x 48"
- Sanding Belts > 4" x 132"
- Sanding Belts > 6" x 48"
- Accessories & More > Backing Pads
- Buffing & Polishing > Conventional Buffs
- Buffing & Polishing > Airway Buffs
- Buffing & Polishing > Buffing Compounds
- Other Coated Abrasives
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Behind the Scenes: Abrasives in Set Construction and Prop Design(Post)
It seems like whenever you watch a movie and the filmmakers want to show an “industrial” scene, you almost always see sparks flying with someone working on metal with an angle grinder. Seeing a san ...
Marine Abrasives for Shipbuilding & Maintenance: Top Abrasive Solutions for Shipyards & Contractors(Post)Saltwater, storms, and heavy cargo—marine environments demand tools as tough as the seas. Discover how the right abrasives keep ships seaworthy and shipyards efficient. The marine and shipbuil ...
The Fabricator's Guide to Weld Grinding: Abrasives for Every Post-Weld Task(Post)Taking down a heavy weld shouldn't eat up your inventory of flap discs. If it feels like your operators are spending more time swapping out loaded or worn abrasives than they are actually grinding, ...
Flap Disc Variations: The Best Specialty Discs for Grinding, Blending, and Polishing(Post)What if you could grind aluminum without constantly clogging your disc? Or smooth out a fillet weld without grabbing a second tool? That’s where specialty flap discs come in. These are the uns ...
Flap Discs Uses and Differences Guide for a Great Multi-Tool(Post)What is a Flap Disc? Not to be confused with a flap wheel, a flap disc is an abrasive disc designed to work with angle grinders and die grinders. They are made up of overlapping coated abrasive flap ...
How to Remove Paint from Metal(Post)Removing paint from metal surfaces can be a difficult task, even with the right tools - just ask the new guy at any auto body shop. Whether you’re getting ready for a DIY job or professionall ...
The Ultimate Guide to Power Tools for Sanding Discs(Post)Sanding discs are the part of a sander that actually does all the hard work. At Empire Abrasives, we carry thousands of sanding discs. They range in size from 2 inches discs to 12 inches. Those al ...
Types of Abrasives: Bonded vs Coated vs Non-Woven Abrasives(Post)Abrasives are excellent tools for cutting, smoothing, polishing, and finishing various workpieces. Without them, all the work they do would need to be done by hand.Choosing the right abrasive for the ...
Types of Mechanical Finishing on Metal(Post)Mechanical finishes have played a major role in metalworking for centuries. It affects both the aesthetics and functionality of different types of metals for all kinds of products. From the sleek li ...
Top-Quality Abrasives for Universities: How Empire Abrasives Keeps Campuses Running(Post)Colleges and universities rely on a variety of tools and materials within classrooms and around campus. On any given day you’ll find students sanding their latest prototype in an engineering lab, mai ...
Ultimate Guide – Aluminum - Fabrication, Grinding, and Finishing with Abrasives (Post)Aluminum and aluminum alloys are among the most used metals in fabrication, construction, and in the creation of good all around you. It is such a useful and versatile metal, but there are some ...
The Role of Abrasives in Achieving LEAN Manufacturing Goals(Post)In today's competitive manufacturing landscape, achieving operational efficiency and maximizing productivity are paramount. LEAN manufacturing, a methodology focused on minimizing waste and optimizi ...
