Abrasive Systems for Random Orbital Sanding

Random orbital sanding is all about putting together the optimal system. For top performance, it’s essential to choose the right sanding disc, match it with the correct backup pad, and combine them with a high-quality compatible sander. 3M offers everything you need to assemble your random orbital sanding system, with the expert product and application support to help boost your part quality, efficiency and throughput.

REQUEST A DEMO

Close

All fields are required unless indicated optional
Business Email Address
First Name
Last Name
Company Name
Street Address (Optional)
Business Phone Number
Industry

Application of Interest

Cutting
Heavy Grinding
Light Grinding
Blending
Finishing & Cleaning
Sanding
Monthly spend on abrasives
Country
Type the Subject of Your Message (Optional)
Get the latest 3M news, updates, and resources in your inbox.
3M will process, collect, store, use and transfer your personal data for such purposes in accordance with 3M’s Privacy Policy.
Submit

Thank You

Your form was submitted successfully!

Our Apologies...

An error has occurred while submitting. Please try again later...

Build your random orbital sanding system.

Browse our featured abrasives, grinders and discs pads below to find the right combination for your shop.

Choose your sanding disc backing type.

Building the ideal random orbital sanding system starts with selecting the right sanding disc. 3M sanding discs come in your choice of backing: film, paper and cloth, with Hookit™ and Stikit™ options to adhere the disc to your backup pad. Learn about the features of each backing type and see our recommended products in each category.

Featured Film-Backed Sanding Discs

See all film-backed sanding discs

Film backings are best for achieving a uniform, consistent finish. Sanding discs with film backings offer good tear resistance and durability, with a longer life than paper sanding discs. Choose a film-backed disc for sanding aluminum, paint, primer, gelcoat, wood and solid surfaces.

3M™ Cubitron™ II Film Disc 775L

Premium sanding disc featuring 3M Precision-Shaped Grain, in grades 80+ to 400+.

Learn more
3M™ Film Disc 375L

Aluminum oxide mineral comes in a wide range of grades, from 60 to P1500.

Learn more
3M™ Film Disc 360L

This aluminum oxide sanding disc is designed for finishing applications, with grades ranging from P220 to P1000.

Learn more

Featured Paper-Backed Sanding Discs

See all paper-backed sanding discs

Paper is the most common and versatile sanding disc backing type. These multi-purpose discs offer good flexibility in sanding applications ranging from light sanding to heavy stock removal.

3M™ Cubitron™ II Paper Disc 732U

Premium C-weight paper sanding disc featuring 3M Precision-Shaped Grain, in grades 80+ to 220+.

Learn more
3M™ Paper Disc 236U

General-purpose C-weight paper sanding disc made with aluminum oxide mineral, in grades P80 to P500.

Learn more
3M™ Paper Disc 216U

This A-weight aluminum oxide paper sanding disc is offered in a wide grade range, from P80 to P800.

Learn more

Featured Cloth-Backed Sanding Discs

See all cloth-backed sanding discs

Sanding discs with a cloth backing are best for coarse grade sanding and heavy stock removal on stainless steel, mild steel and wood. These random orbital sanding discs offer excellent tear resistance and excellent durability.

3M™ Cubitron™ II Cloth Disc 784F

Premium cloth sanding disc with a YF-weight backing in coarse grades and XF-weight backing in finer grades.
3M™ Cubitron™ II Cloth Disc 947A

Premium X-weight cloth sanding disc with 3M Precision-Shaped Grain, available in grades 40+ to 120+.

Learn more
3M™ Cloth Disc 202DZ

J-weight cloth sanding disc with an anti-static coating and aluminum oxide mineral. Grades 80 to P220.

Learn more

Featured Sanding Disc Pads

See all sanding disc pads

We offer random orbital sander disc pads for every step in your sanding process — including clean sand disc pads options. Choose from Hookit™ pads with a hook-and-loop face or Stikit™ pads designed for use with adhesive-backed discs.

Low-profile Disc Pads

Disc pads designed for applications focused on stock removal.
Standard Disc Pads

General-purpose disc pads for a range of sanding applications.
Low-profile Finishing Disc Pads

Softer, more conformable disc pads designed to help you achieve a finer finish.

Featured Random Orbital Sanders

See all random orbital sanders

We offer random orbital sander disc pads for every step in your sanding process — including clean sand disc pads options. Choose from Hookit™ pads with a hook-and-loop face or Stikit™ pads designed for use with adhesive-backed discs.

3M™ Elite Non-Vacuum Random Orbital Sanders

For work environments where dust extraction is not required.

Learn more
3M™ Elite Central-Vacuum-Ready Random Orbital Sanders

Attaches to existing central vacuum systems for dust extraction.

Learn more
3M™ Elite Self-Generated Vacuum Random Orbital Sanders

Featuring 3M patented Clean Sanding System and 3M Filter Bag.

Learn more

Robotic sanding from 3M and ATI Industrial Automation

Robotic sanding implementation just got a lot easier.

LEARN MORE

Connect with us.

We are interested in helping you decide which Industrial Abrasives product works best for your application. A 3M Abrasive Expert will contact you to ensure you're getting the product you need to get your job done right.

If you would like to speak to us about product and technical support questions, please call our Customer Service Department at 6450 8888, Monday - Friday 8:15AM to 5:00PM.