Polishing & Grinding Materials

Various grades of diamond polishing paste are available.

Both oil based (OS type) and water based (W type) lubricants are available for use with Kemet polishing pastes.

Four types of polishing alumina are available, graded according to their principal particle size; medium (1µm), fine (0.3µm) and extra fine (0.05µm).

An oil/water based liquid emulsion polishing compound which can be used with a refillable aerosol dispenser.

Polishing material

A range of silicon carbide and alumina abrasives for fine lapping or grinding of samples on surfaces such as cast iron, tin, lead or cloth covered wheels.

Waterproof silicon carbide papers are often preferred for pre-grinding operations because of their rapid cutting properties and close grain size. Special prices valid while stocks last. 

A range of polishing cloths and discs suitable for use with rotary polishers.

Suitable for most makes of rotary grinders/polishers, these waterproof, self adhesive silicon carbide discs (PSA backed) are available in a range of grit sizes from P60 (269 µm) to P2500 (10 µm). Special prices valid while stocks last. 

Ultraprep lapping films offer an alternative to diamond impregnated cloths where uniform material removal and surface flatness are essential.

A range of diamond abrasive strips and sheets with resin-bonded polishing powder on a polyester backing. Special prices valid while stocks last. 

A range of Aluminium Oxide abrasive strips and sheets with resin-bonded polishing powder on a polyester backing. Special prices valid while stocks last. 

A range of abrasive strips and sheets with resin-bonded polishing powder on a polyester backing. Special prices valid while stocks last. 

When viewing flat polished surfaces with an optical microscope, it is desirable that the image stays in focus as the specimen is traversed on the microscope stage.

Diamond powder pastes designed for grinding and polishing work. 

The XLAM 4 fixing discs are an innovative product for fixing non-self adhesive polishing discs on metallographic polishing machines.

Fluorescent contrast dye to be mixed with clear mounting resins, which highlights porosity and micro-cracks.

Compact vacuum mounting unit for impregnation of porous materials materials and bubble-free mounting of epoxy resins.

Magnetic or self-adhesive polishing cloths designed for super-finishing and the preservation of flatness on all materials. Pack of 5.  More versatile and less aggressive than 3FV1.

A synthetic, water-miscible coolant for sectioning non-ferrous metals.

Superfinishing liquids for polishing.

High performance monocrystalline diamond abrasive suspension.

Excellence range of high quality Silicon Carbide abrasive papers. Grit sizes from P80 to P1200. Supplied in packs of 50. 

Cameo Platinum Discs are fixed abrasive diamond discs, ideal for rapid grinding of metallographic samples. Available with either self-adhesive or magnetic backs.