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Professional-grade aluminum oxide abrasive hand pads for metal finishing, wood working, deburring, and surface preparation. A superior alternative to steel wool and sandpaper — available in 220#, 400#, and 600# grit.


Each color corresponds to a specific grit grade and task profile. Use the guide below to select the correct pad for your surface and finish requirement.
Heavy-duty coarse pad for aggressive material removal, initial surface preparation, and metal polishing on harder substrates.
Stainless steel polishing & finishing
Aluminum surface preparation
Initial deburring of metal parts
Rust removal from carbon steel
Coarse surface conditioning
Versatile medium-grade pad for blending, cleaning, and finishing tasks on wood and softer metals where a finer result is needed.
Wood product polishing & prep
Copper & brass finishing
Scratch blending on metal
Light cleaning & scuffing
Between-coat surface prep
Fine-grade pad for precision finishing, denibbing, and defuzzing — delivering smooth, clean surfaces ready for topcoat or final inspection.
Denibbing between finish coats
Defuzzing wood grain
Fine grinding & micro-finishing
Final surface conditioning
Ceramics & composite polishing
Nonwoven aluminum oxide construction delivers consistent abrasive action across the full pad life — unlike sandpaper that loads and clogs, or steel wool that rusts and shreds.
Resist tearing, splintering, and shredding across repeated use cycles. Far longer service life than sandpaper of equivalent grit, reducing total abrasive cost.
Aluminum oxide nonwoven construction contains no metal fibers. Safe for use on stainless steel, food-contact surfaces, and all wet environments where steel wool contamination is a concern.
Fold, stack, or roll the pad to reach contoured surfaces, tight radii, and hard-to-access areas that rigid abrasive tools cannot address effectively.
Very fine aluminum oxide abrasive mineral delivers uniform material removal and a repeatable surface finish from the first pass to the last — no hot spots or loading.
Performs equally well dry or with water, cutting oils, coolants, or cleaning solvents. No special handling or drying required between uses.
Suitable for all metals, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, wood, plastic, ceramics, porcelain, rubber, and composite materials.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Form | Hand Pad |
| Abrasive Mineral | Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) |
| Construction | Nonwoven fiber web |
| Width | 6 in / 15.24 cm |
| Length | 9 in / 22.86 cm |
| Thickness | 1/4 in / 6.35 mm |
| Grade (Coarse) | ≈ 220# — Green (8698) |
| Grade (Medium) | ≈ 400# — Red (7447) |
| Grade (Fine) | ≈ 600# — Gray (7467) |
| Wet Use | Yes — rust-proof construction |
| Primary Applications | Blending, Cleaning, Deburring, Denibbing, Finishing, Surface Prep |
| Compatible Materials | All Metals, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Wood, Plastic, Ceramics, Porcelain, Rubber, Composites |
| Industries | Aerospace, Metalworking, Woodworking, Marine, Automotive, MRO |
Why leading manufacturers specify aluminum oxide nonwoven pads over traditional abrasive options.
| Feature | Aluminum Oxide Pad | Steel Wool | Sandpaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rust-Proof | ✔ Yes | ✘ Rusts | ✔ Yes |
| Reusable | ✔ Yes | ✘ Limited | ✘ Loads & clogs |
| Wet Use | ✔ Yes | ✘ Rusts in water | ⚠ Paper backing degrades |
| Conformable to Contours | ✔ Fold/roll/stack | ⚠ Somewhat | ✘ Rigid |
| Shred/Splinter Risk | ✔ None | ✘ Shreds & splinters | ✘ Tears |
| Metal Contamination Risk | ✔ None | ✘ Leaves steel fibers | ✔ None |
| Consistent Grit Grade | ✔ Yes | ✘ No defined grit | ✔ Yes |
Three grades: Green (8698) at ~220# coarse, Red (7447) at ~400# medium, and Gray (7467) at ~600# fine. Each color-coded grade is designed for a specific range of finishing and conditioning tasks.
Yes. Unlike steel wool, aluminum oxide nonwoven pads do not rust, splinter, shred, or leave metallic fiber contamination. They are reusable, safe for wet use, and deliver more consistent, repeatable results across the pad's service life.
All metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper; wood; plastics; ceramics; porcelain; rubber; and composites. The pads are suitable for both industrial and household applications.
Each pad is 6 inches (15.24 cm) wide × 9 inches (22.86 cm) long × 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) thick — a standard hand pad size compatible with most hand-held finishing operations.
Yes. The nonwoven aluminum oxide construction is fully rust-proof and compatible with water, cutting oils, coolants, and cleaning solvents for both wet and dry applications.
Aerospace, metalworking, woodworking, marine, automotive, and MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations) industries all use these pads for surface preparation, finishing, deburring, and cleaning tasks.
Contact our team for bulk pricing, technical specifications, or to request samples for your application testing.