RC Construction for Composites and Softer Metals
Loading applications such as removing paint and corrosion require a product that breaks down easily to maintain a fresh cut. That’s why our Standard Abrasivesâ„¢ Quick Change Surface Conditioning RC Disc contains less resin than other surface conditioning products it breaks down under medium pressure to produce a consistent cut-rate. Compared with our GP surface conditioning products, RC material offers a faster cut and increased durability for edgework. It is a great choice for general use, delivering a solid mix of durability, flexibility, and cut rate. Use this versatile disc for deburring, blending, cleaning and finishing on ferrous metals, as well as composites and softer metals.
Featuring a more compact structure of non-woven fibers than Buff & Blend products, RC material (formerly BriteRiteâ„¢) is constructed with a woven fabric (scrim) embedded in the nylon structure to provide additional strength and durability. This helps extend the life of the disc and allows for prolonged use on ferrous metals where final finishing is important.
Recommended Applications
Choose our Quick Change Surface Conditioning FE Disc for use on ferrous metals, softer metals such as aluminum, and composites for:
- Deburring: removing large and micro burrs, edge radiusing, removing die cast flashings
- Blending: removing mill marks, tool marks and mismatches, reducing uneven edges between adjoining surfaces, reorienting surface scratch patterns, creating a smooth transition from one surface profile to another
- Cleaning: removing coatings, gaskets and surface discolorations from welds or other surfaces
- Finishing: conditioning grind lines, reducing surface roughness, polishing welds prior to inspection, applying cosmetic grain finish
The Outstanding Performance of Surface Conditioning Material
Surface conditioning products have a non-woven construction in which fiber strands, resin, and abrasive mineral form a thick, open web or mesh. The spring-like nature of the fibers responds to contours and effectively removes unwanted burrs, soils and contaminants while maintaining the geometry of the workpiece, which in turn reduces rework and boosts productivity. Gaps in the web allow heat and swarf to escape, prolonging the performance of the abrasive. Fibers in the web continually break down with use to reveal fresh mineral for exceptional consistency, outstanding cut performance and extremely long service life.
Aluminum Oxide for Ferrous Metals and Composites
The fibers that make up this disc are overlaid with aluminum oxide abrasive. Aluminum oxide belts are a good match for operators who desire an all-purpose versatility and economy. The mineral cuts fast while blending and deburring and is a good choice for applications on ferrous metals and composites. RC discs feature a premium grain with higher fracture strength, meaning the mineral will fragment and renew more readily. They are available in grades of very fine, medium, coarse and extra coarse.
Quick Change Discs Boost Productivity
Quick change discs allow tool-free swap outs, maintain secure attachment at high speeds, and save operators time when switching discs between grades or applications. Easy fastening and swapping of discs enhances tool efficiency and worker productivity. The TP system features a snap-on/snap-off nylon fastening hub. TR discs have a nylon threaded male hub that easily threads onto TR or 3Mâ„¢ Rolocâ„¢ type holder pads with a turn of the wrist, and the TS system has a metal hub that fastens to its holder pad with a simple twist.
Standard Abrasives™ Quick Change FE Discs are available with TP, TR and TS attachments in disc diameters up to 4. Discs with 4-1/2 to diameters have a TS 5/8-11 threaded hub that easily mounts to a TS 5/8-11 holder pad. We recommend using our discs together with a Standard Abrasives™ Quick Change Holder Pad to ensure optimal disc performance and to ensure that pressure is applied evenly all the way to the edge of the disc.
Quality Standard Abrasivesâ„¢ Solutions for Industrial Applications
The Standard Abrasives brand has supplied quality abrasives to the metalworking industry for over 50 years. Customers rely on our broad offering of high performance products including coated, bonded, and non-woven abrasive lines.

Dynabrade 51630 .1 hp Straight-Line Extension Pencil Grinder, Central Vacuum, 1/8" Collet
Insize ISY-300-11, CLIP, 6940561974874
3M 91773, Scotch Super Glue Liquid in Precision Applicator, AD124, .14 oz (4 g), 7100045780
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3" X 90" 20U
3M 10119, Synthetic Steel Wool Pad 10119NA, 0000 Super Fine, 7000126181
3M 10120, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10120NA, #000 Extra Fine, 7000126149
Dynabrade 52632 4-1/2" Dia Right Angle Depressed Center Wheel Grinder, 1.3 HP, 12,000 RPM, 5/8"-11 Spindle
3M 50010, VentureClad Insulation Jacketing Tape 1577CW-WME, White, 99 mm x 13.7 m, 7010379907
3M 20886, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P100 X-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7000148148
3M 54109, Scotch-Brite Roloc AL Surface Conditioning Disc TR, 1-1/2 in x NH A MED, 7100075533, 200 per case
3M 26120, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S28, 17.5 mm Female, 19 TPI
Thread, 7100135956
3M 29848, Sanding Screen, 180 Grit, 15 in x NH, 7100160815
3M 35083, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/4 in x 18 yd (6,35 mm x 16,5 m), 7000132168
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
Dynabrade 90872 2" Dia. Coarse NWN DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
3M 5681, Disc Pad Holder 915, 5 in x 1/8 in x 3/8 in M14-2.0 Internal, 7000028500
3M 11411, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045095
3M 83491, Hot Melt Adhesive 3792LMPG, Clear, 1 in x 3 in, 7100020424, 22 lb/Case
3M 85372, Cloth Belt 777F, 80 YF-weight, 1/2 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, Full-flex, 7000118397, 200 per case
3M 65487, Pro Grade Precision Ultra Durable Universal Hole Sanding Disc DUH560TRI-10I, 5 inch UH, 60, 7100202879, 10 per pack
3M 18482, Scotch-Brite Coating Removal Disc, 4-1/2 in x NH S XCS Bulk, 7000046032
3M 85492, Scotch Foil Tape 3311-10A, 2.0 in x 10 yd (50.8 mm x 9,1 m), 7010383663
3M 05209, Hookit Sanding Block D/F, 70MM x 396MM, 7000028312
3M 76631, Roloc Disc 777F, TR, 3 in x NH, 36 YF-weight, 7000028339
3M 53036, 663FC, 1/2" X 90", 20u, Diamond Trizact Belt 7100205970
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105 
