What is mop wheel?

Abrasive Mop Wheels (or Abrasive Flap Wheels)Developed by Klingspor over 40 years ago, the abrasive mop wheel has found many practical and economical uses in surface finishing work. The fan-shaped radial arrangement is firmly anchored by a resign core at the centre of the wheel.

Are flap discs any good?

Flap discs are generally the best abrasive wheel for fast stock removal and provide grinding, blending and finishing with one product. Other flap discs on the market made from using aluminium oxide abrasive ribbon are not suitable for use on stainless steel.

What is a flap disc for angle grinder?

A flap disc is an abrasive product designed for right-angle grinder applications that consists of overlapping abrasive “flaps” glued radially to a backing plate. Flap discs became popular for benefits like fast stock removal and the ability to perform grinding, blending, and finishing in one product.

How do I choose a flap disc?

Generally, standard-density flap discs are excellent choices for aggressive stock removal and demanding industrial applications. High-density flap discs, on the other hand, are best suited for curved or uneven surfaces, or for blending and finishing rather than heavy stock removal.

Can you use a flap disc on aluminum?

It turns out, flap discs are possibly the best grinding discs for aluminum. By design, flap disks grind metal surfaces at much lower temperatures than other abrasive discs.

What are the different types of flap discs?

There are three primary types: aluminum oxide, zirconia alumina and ceramic alumina. The flaps wear away as the grains deplete, which exposes fresh and sharp grains below. When used properly, a flap disc can essentially be used until the cloth is almost completely worn down to the resin.

Can you use a flap disc on a drill?

The flap sanding wheels are mounted on a universal 1/4 inch round shank, which allows you to mount your sander onto any drill or drill-press for ultimate portability and versatility to sand and smoothen round areas in your project such as concaves and inside holes and other hard to get to areas.