The CGW 44851 abrasive sheet is a versatile finishing option designed for metalworking and final sanding of lacquered wood products. This sheet measures 9 inches by 11 inches and uses a 320-grit silicon carbide abrasive, which provides a balanced cut rate and a relatively smooth finish on hard, non-ferrous metals and finished woods. The A-weight backing and stearated coating help resist loading during use and support stable abrasion, whether applied with a standard sheet- or block-sanding setup. The sheet is suitable for both wet and dry applications, expanding its usefulness across different workpieces and environments.
Key construction details include a latex paper backing, which offers acceptable rigidity and handling characteristics for manual sanding and for use with abrasive sheets in clamping systems. The combination of silicon carbide grain and stearation is chosen to help reduce loading on soft coatings and to maintain consistent scratch patterns during the final sanding stage. This makes it a practical choice for smoothing lacquered finishes and bringing metal surfaces toward a refined preliminary texture before further finishing steps. When selecting accessories, consider the need for multiple sheets—the package option lists 100 sheets per box—to support recurring maintenance and production workflows.
This product is sized and packaged for facility maintenance and shop use, with standard 9" x 11" sheet dimensions that fit common sanding blocks and holders. The 320-grit level is appropriate for intermediate finishing tasks or feathering edges prior to final coats, and it works best when paired with compatible wet-or-dry sanding techniques and compatible lubricants or pore fillers as required by the workpiece. Always match sanding pressure and technique to the substrate to minimize gouging or heat buildup during use.
Features:
- 320-grit silicon carbide abrasive for fine finishing
- Stearated coating to reduce loading
- A-weight grade equivalent B-Weight backing on latex paper
- Can be used wet or dry to suit project needs
- Suitable for metalworking applications and lacquered wood finishing
- 9" x 11" sheet size for standard grinders
- Each sheet packaged individually
- Grain:
- Silicon Carbide
- Grit:
- 320
- Grade/Hardness:
- B-Weight
- Package Size:
- Each
- Box Quantity:
- 100
