{"product_id":"3-mini-quick-change-flap-discs-for-aluminum-with-stearate-coating-1-piece","title":"3\" Mini Quick Change Flap Discs For Aluminum – 1 Piece","description":"\u003cul class=\"product_tab_items_list\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":14,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":275}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":14,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":275}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Application\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":14,\"w\":130,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":275}'\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":33,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":294}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Shipping\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":33,\"w\":54,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":294}'\u003eShipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":53,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":314}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Refund\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":53,\"w\":43,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":314}'\u003eRefund\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"Application\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":86,\"w\":560,\"h\":0,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":347}'\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tab_name_items\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":86,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":347}'\u003eProduct Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":126,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":387}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":126,\"w\":418,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":387}'\u003e3\" MINI QUICK CHANGE FLAP DISCS FOR ALUMINUM – 1 PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":162,\"w\":560,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":423}'\u003eBenchmark Abrasives \u003cb bis_size='{\"x\":146,\"y\":162,\"w\":325,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":475,\"abs_y\":423}'\u003e3-inch mini quick-change flap discs for aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e are designed for fast grinding, weld blending, deburring, and surface preparation on aluminum and other soft, non-ferrous metals. The premium abrasive grain provides an aggressive, consistent cut, while the specialized stearate coating helps reduce loading, clogging, and material buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":276,\"w\":560,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":537}'\u003eUnlike conventional flap discs that can quickly gum up when used on aluminum, the stearate treatment liquefies slightly as heat develops during grinding. This creates a protective barrier across the abrasive flaps, helping prevent aluminum particles from sticking to the disc. The result is cleaner cutting, longer disc life, and less downtime replacing loaded abrasives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":390,\"w\":560,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":651}'\u003eThe compact 3-inch diameter provides excellent control on smaller components, detailed fabrication work, and tight work areas. The quick-change attachment allows operators to replace discs in seconds without tools, making these mini flap discs ideal for fabrication shops, automotive applications, maintenance work, and production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":484,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":745}'\u003e\u003cb bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":484,\"w\":61,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":745}'\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":520,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":781}'\u003e\u003cb bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":520,\"w\":411,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":781}'\u003eUse in combination with our 3” Quick Change Rubber Mandrel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":555,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":816}'\u003e\u003cb bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":555,\"w\":183,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":816}'\u003e**Mandrel sold separately**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":591,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":852}'\u003e\u003cb bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":591,\"w\":76,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":852}'\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":627,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":888}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":627,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":888}'\u003eOuter Diameter – 3”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":646,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":907}'\u003eShank Diameter – R-Type quick change connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":666,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":927}'\u003eBacking Material – X-weight Cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":685,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":946}'\u003eGrain – Aluminum Oxide (AO) with stearate Coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":705,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":966}'\u003eAvailable Grits – 36, 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":724,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":985}'\u003eMax RPM – 25,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":758,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":1019}'\u003e\u003cb bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":758,\"w\":87,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":1019}'\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":794,\"w\":560,\"h\":195,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":1055}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":794,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":1055}'\u003eDesigned for aluminum and other soft, non-ferrous metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":813,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":1074}'\u003eStearate coating helps reduce loading, clogging, and gumming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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less material buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":950,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":1211}'\u003eLonger usable disc life on aluminum applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":970,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":1231}'\u003eSuitable for fabrication, automotive, maintenance, and production work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1004,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":1265}'\u003e\u003cb bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1004,\"w\":125,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":1265}'\u003eMachines Used On:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1039,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":341,\"abs_y\":1300}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1039,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":381,\"abs_y\":1300}'\u003eDie Grinders and hand-held pneumatic grinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" 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