Heated Aluminum Flap Disc
Our heated aluminum flap discs are made by evenly distributing calcined aluminum oxide abrasives onto sanding cloth through a unique sand planting process and combining them with a high-toughness polyester fiber backing plate. Compared to traditional sanding discs, they offer a longer service life, more stable performance, and superior heat resistance. These discs are ideal for tasks such as metal grinding, rust removal, deburring, and automotive grinding.
Product Introduction
Products Description
Heat-Treated Aluminum Oxide Grain
- Premium calcined aluminum oxide abrasive cloth.
- Improved grain toughness and durability compared with standard aluminum oxide.
- Longer service life and more consistent grinding performance.
- Suitable for continuous grinding and blending applications in metal fabrication environments.
Balanced Cutting and Finishing Action
- Optimized abrasive flap configuration.
- Provides controlled stock removal while maintaining a smooth surface profile.
- Reduces the need for additional finishing operations.
- Frequently used for weld blending and surface preparation before coating.
Cost-Effective Grinding Solution
- Durable abrasive construction designed for everyday use.
- Delivers reliable performance without the premium cost of ceramic abrasives.
- Helps distributors and end users reduce abrasive consumption costs.
- Popular choice for general steel processing and fabrication workshops.
Stable Performance Across Multiple Materials
- Suitable for carbon steel, structural steel, and various ferrous metals.
- One flap disc can support multiple grinding applications.
- Simplifies inventory management and purchasing decisions.
- Commonly used in maintenance, repair, fabrication, and construction industries.
Efficient Grinding Performance: The layered structure of the calcined sanding disc, combined with glass fiber, ensures that as the external abrasive wears during grinding, new sharp edges are continuously exposed. This maintains the cutting effectiveness of the sanding disc, resulting in
smoother and more efficient grinding.
Multiple Grit Selection: The heated aluminum flap disc is available in various grits, ranging from coarse (P40-P60) for strong material removal to fine (P80-P120) for smoother finishes. You can select the appropriate grit size based on the specific requirements of the task.
Better Heat Dissipation: The flaps of abrasive flap discs are made up of multiple abrasive sheets stacked in a fan-shaped pattern. This design effectively dissipates heat during grinding, preventing heat buildup and improving durability and performance. This is especially critical for applications involving heat-sensitive materials such as stainless steel, where overheating can cause warping or discoloration.
Versatile: Heated aluminum flap discs are widely used in metal processing and manufacturing for tasks such as grinding welds, removing rust, grinding sharp edges, and preparing surfaces for painting or coating.
Heated Aluminum Flap Disc Specifications
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Flap disc |
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Grit range |
Size (OD*ID) |
Grain |
Backing cover |
Type |
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P36 - P400 |
100*16mm |
Ceramic |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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P36 - P400 |
Zirconia Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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P36 - P400 |
Heated Aluminum Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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P36 - P400 |
Brown Aluminum Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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P36 - P400 |
Abrasive Cloth & Nonwoven |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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P36 - P400 |
Nonwoven |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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|
P36 - P400 |
125*22mm |
Ceramic |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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P36 - P400 |
Zirconia Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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|
P36 - P400 |
Heated Aluminum Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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|
P36 - P400 |
Brown Aluminum Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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|
P36 - P400 |
Abrasive Cloth & Nonwoven |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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P36 - P400 |
Nonwoven |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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P36 - P400 |
150*22mm |
Ceramic |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
|
P36 - P400 |
Zirconia Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
|
|
P36 - P400 |
Heated Aluminum Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
|
|
P36 - P400 |
Brown Aluminum Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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|
P36 - P400 |
180*22mm |
Ceramic |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
|
P36 - P400 |
Zirconia Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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|
P36 - P400 |
Heated Aluminum Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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|
P36 - P400 |
Brown Aluminum Oxide |
Fiberglass |
Plastic |
Metal |
T27 |
T29 |
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Why Choose Heated Aluminum Flap Disc?
While ceramic flap discs are often selected for aggressive grinding, Heated Aluminum Flap Discs provide a more economical solution for daily fabrication work.
Advantages include:
- Lower grinding cost
- Reliable stock removal
- Good finishing quality
- Versatile application range
- Easy operator control
For many general-purpose grinding tasks, they offer an excellent balance of performance and value.
Grit Selection Guide
| Grit Range | Recommended Application |
| P36-P60 | Heavy stock removal, weld grinding, edge shaping, and fast material cutting on steel structures. |
| P80-P120 | General-purpose grinding, weld blending, rust removal, and surface leveling. |
| P150-P240 | Surface refinement, scratch reduction, and preparation before coating or painting. |
| P320-P400 | Fine finishing, light polishing preparation, and smooth surface conditioning for final treatment. |

Golden Abrasives has more than 20 years of production experience, and we strictly control every step of product production to ensure product quality. We have cooperated with new and old customers to gather feedback that its performance is comparable to 3M flap discs. If you are looking for flap disc products with high cost-effectiveness, please contact us by email: sales@goldenabrasives.com.
FAQ
01. What is a Heated Aluminum Flap Disc?
02. What materials can it be used on?
03. Is it better than standard aluminum oxide flap discs?
04. Do you offer OEM and private label services?
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