Flap Discs | 115mm Poly-Carbide Wheel | Heavy Rust Stripping

This poly strip disc for angle grinders cleans surfaces without damaging the material underneath. Often called a coral disc, its unique, open-web structure is made of nylon fiber and silicon carbide. It strips paint, rust, and sealants far more gently than knotted wire brushes or traditional flap discs. Features and Benefits - Open-web nylon structure - Strips away coatings without gouging or altering the base metal, wood, or fiberglass. - Clog-resistant design - The fibrous material prevents paint and rust from building up, ensuring consistent performance and a longer working life. - Fits standard angle grinders - Available in 100mm, 115mm (4.5 inch), and 125mm sizes to fit the most common tools. - Safer than wire wheels - It won't shed sharp metal wires during use, making it a better choice for personal safety during surface prep. Applications - Automotive work - The ideal paint remover wheel for car paint stripping on body panels before refinishing. - Metal preparation - Use this clean and strip disc to remove mill scale and clean welds on steel or aluminum. - Marine and wood projects - An effective angle grinder stripping wheel for removing old varnish from wood or cleaning boat hulls. Key Uses & Applications This 115mm Poly-Carbide Wheel is designed for heavy rust stripping and general surface preparation. Its poly strip disc type is ideal for tasks requiring effective material removal without excessive gouging. It is compatible with angle grinders, making it a versatile tool for various stripping and cleaning applications across different materials. Grit Guide Flap discs are available in a range of grits, with lower numbers indicating coarser abrasives and higher numbers finer ones. For heavy rust stripping, a coarser grit like 40 or 60 is typically effective. For tasks requiring a smoother finish or for lighter material removal, a finer grit such as 80 or 120 would be more suitable. This specific poly-carbide wheel offers robust material removal capabilities. Why Choose a Flap Disc Over a Grinding Wheel? Flap discs offer a more controlled and less aggressive material removal than traditional grinding wheels, making them ideal for tasks like paint removal and rust removal where preserving the underlying surface is important. The layered abrasive flaps wear away to expose fresh abrasive, providing a consistent finish and a longer lifespan compared to single-layer grinding wheels. How It Works The Poly-Carbide Wheel utilises silicon carbide abrasive material, arranged in overlapping flaps. As the disc rotates on an angle grinder, these flaps flex and conform to the workpiece, allowing for efficient paint removal, rust removal, and general cleaning. The poly strip disc design facilitates aggressive stripping while minimising surface damage, making it effective for heavy rust. What Is It Used For? This flap disc is used for a variety of surface preparation tasks, including paint removal, rust removal, and general cleaning. Its 115mm diameter and poly strip disc type make it particularly effective for heavy rust stripping. While it excels at material removal, for sharpening tasks like mower blades, a specific sharpening stone or finer grit abrasive disc would typically be more appropriate.