Selecting the Correct Flap Disc Makes All the Difference

Flap Discs are one of the most versatile abrasives on the market today. With the ability to grind, blend and finish all in 1 step, flap discs can greatly increase work productivity and reduce overall cost. To get the most out of your money and the best end product available, selecting the correct high quality flap disc makes all the difference.

In our last blog post, “Understanding & Choosing the Right Flap Disc“, we talked about what components make up a flap disc and gave you a better understanding of the options available for each of these components. Read on to learn why United Abrasives Flap Discs stand above the competition and should be your only choice when selecting a new flap disc.

United Abrasives Flap Discs are Simply Made Better

Specially Designed Backing Plates

United Abrasives Flap Discs are designed with custom engineered fiberglass and plastic backing plates. These specially made backing plates are designed to add extra strength and safety.

• United Abrasives uses more fiberglass in their backing vs. many competitors, making the flap discs among the safest on the market
• United Abrasives has a specially designed plastic backing made of soft ABS Plastic, designed to be trimmed to expose more abrasives material
• United Abrasives also features a hard plastic backing designed for high strength and rigidity, promoting ease of use and long-life

Advanced Adhesive System

United Abrasives has developed a specially formulated adhesive system that is designed to effectively secure the abrasive flaps to the backing. This special adhesive system, maximizes performance and safety.

Specialized Coated Material

United Abrasives has developed a specifically designed coated material, manufactured on state-of-the-art production equipment, for all of their flap discs. U.A. chooses from a variety of materials to create a flap disc for each application.

Unique Flap Design

United Abrasives flap discs yield a greater performance and product life when compared to competitor flap discs. This is due to the fact that U.A. flap discs have more and larger flaps than the competition, leading to better performance and a longer abrasive life.

Extensive Quality Control

Throughout the process of production, United Abrasives goes through a number of extensive quality control procedures. This ensures maximum safety and performance for each flap disc U.A. manufactures.

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Tanner carries the full line of United Abrasives Flap Discs, ready to order online today! Along with flap discs, Tanner also carries a vast selection of other U.A. products including: grinding wheels, cutting wheels, fiber discs, non-woven abrasives and much more – Shop now at TannerBolt.com.

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