12" x 3" Untreated Airway Buffing Wheel 16ply - With Centerplate

Description: Bias type Airway buff.

Typical Application: For color buffing and final finishing. Provides soft face when properly raked and is ideal for finish work on uneven surfaces. Recommended for use with green, white, and other finishing compositions for color buffing. For optimal performance, buff face will need to be raked initially and as any glazing appears.

About: Airway buffs feature a pleated design that allows for cooler operation than full disc untreated buffs, they also provide some oscillation on the face to help prevent rippling and streaking. These are edge cut buffs which means the compound is loaded and all the work is performed on the outer edge only. Airway buffs are similar to loose buffs wherein they will lap considerably under pressure, use extreme caution when using near sharp edges. Cleaning is accomplished through raking or spurring only, do not wash.

Construction: Class 2 for general purpose and Class 4 for heavy duty. Made of 86/80 cotton cloth for most standard purposes. Note: The class or pack refers to the length of cloth strips wound into the center clinch ring. A higher class number has longer strips which produces more pleats and a firmer, longer wearing buffing wheel.

Sizes: 8" to 24" in diameter depending on job requirements. 16 ply is standard; also available in 12, 14, 18, or 20 ply to accomplish more or less flexibility. Centers are 3", 5", 7" or 9", and should be in a compatible relation with the outside diameter of the buff.

Precautions: Safe operation requires the use of end flanges. Wear appropriate safety clothing, respiratory, and eye protection during use. Do not exceed maximum specified RPM.

Note: Industrial grade. Guaranteed for quality and performance.