Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I purchase TOP Abrasives products?

Please contact our office at 02 7904 9966 for the nearest distributor in your area.

How can I become a distributor for TOP Abrasives products?

You may email your request and detailed information of your business to our office. A representative will contact you for further assistance.

What's the meaning of Grit #? Can you explain the Grading System?

Mineral grading (grit) refers to the number of openings within a defined area on a standard control screen mesh used for grading.

How is Micron Grading compared to P-Grade?

FEPA "P" grit sizes for coated abrasives:

FEPA (P-GRADE)	MICRON MEAN DIAMETER ds 50	FEPA (P-GRADE)	MICRON MEAN DIAMETER ds 50
P12	1815	P240	58.5 +/- 2
P16	1324	P280	52.2 +/- 2
P20	1000	P320	46.2 +/- 1.5
P24	764	P360	40.5 +/- 1.5
P30	642	P400	35 +/- 1.5
P36	538	P500	30.2 +/- 1.5
P40	425	P600	25.8 +/- 1
P50	336	P800	21.8 +/- 1
P60	269	P1000	18.3 +/- 1
P80	201	P1200	15.3 +/- 1
P100	162	P1500	12.6 +/- 1
P120	125	P2000	10.3 +/- 0.8
P150	100	P2500	8.4 +/- 0.5
P180	82
P220	68

What does SUPER-TACK mean?

Super-Tack is Kovax's trade name for Hook & Loop type Coated Abrasives.

What type of interface pad should I use?

Please click here for more details.

What is the sanding speed and finish equivalent for Assilex, Tolex, Buflex, and Tolecut?

Please click here to refer to our technical usage guide for finish and sanding speed equivalences.