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Flap Discs

The feel of your work tells a lot about your craftsmanship. That is why sanding is a critical part of many projects - such as kitchen renovations - where you work to create smooth finishes on marble, glass, stainless steel and other materials. At Construction Fasteners and Tools, we offer a convenient solution for stock removal, grinding and finishing - flap discs.

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Flap Discs for Every Application

Before flap discs, contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts relied on grinding wheels, which offered some drawbacks, like a short operating life and poor cost-effectiveness. The introduction of flap discs in the 1970s provided a new way to grind, blend and finish materials with ease. Compared to grinding wheels, flap discs are lightweight, long-lasting and quiet.

Some examples of how you can use flap discs include to:

  • Remove old paint
  • Take away rust
  • Create smooth finishes

How do flap discs work? They feature a series of overlapping pieces of abrasives, also called flaps, with a backing material of fiberglass, plastic or metal. Abrasive materials can include ceramic alumina, zirconia alumina or aluminum oxide, which are ideal for different applications. A zirconia alumina flap disc is suitable for carbon and mild steel, while a ceramic aluminum is perfect for stainless steel and alloys.

Flap Discs for Sale Online

We offer several types of flap discs for sale, which we categorize with the following filters:

  • Grit: A critical factor to look at when shopping for flap discs is their grit. The grit level coordinates with the purpose of the flap disc, with higher numbers for finishing and lower ones for stock removal. A 120 grit flap disc is an example of a disc you might use for finishing, while a 40 grit flap disc is one you may pick for removing heavy stock. The complete hierarchy of grit values is as follows - finishing, deburring, blending, grinding and removing.
  • Material: The material of your flap disc - whether it is a 60 or 80 grit flap disc - matters. A zirconia alumina flap disc will not drive the same results as a ceramic aluminum one will when working on a stainless steel product. Today, you will find that certain manufacturers, like Milwaukee and Walter, are developing specific material blends to enhance their products. An example is the Walter Flexsteel flap disc, which features a combination of zirconia alumina exclusive to the company.
  • Diameter: The diameters of our flap discs range from 4.5 to seven inches. This value details the size of your flap disc, which you will choose based on a few different factors, like your work area and your product's unique features. A product with curves and an uneven surface may benefit more from a smaller flap disc, due to requiring more detailed attention from you.

The use of flap discs requires you to wear protective gear, and we have plenty in stock at Construction Fasteners and Tools to keep you and any other team members safe.

Shop Flap Discs Online

At Construction Fasteners and Tools, we provide you with more than 35 years of experience. Our friendly and knowledgeable team delivers a seamless experience when it comes to finding the flap discs you need, whether it is a 60 grit flap disc or a 120 grit flap disc. We will even source in the specific products you need for your upcoming contract or at-home project. We also ship most of our products the same day, with orders of $99 or more* receiving free shipping.

Get set for your next grinding and finishing undertaking by exploring our Klingspor, Milwaukee, 3M and Walter Flexsteel flap discs for sale today!