Silicon Carbide Grinding Paper — 8 inch

Compatibility and Equivalents

Made for the same planar and fine grinding steps as these brand products:

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Buehler — CarbiMet silicon carbide paper

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Struers — SiC grinding paper

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Allied High Tech — silicon carbide paper

Fits Buehler, Struers, LECO, Allied, and PACE systems with no change to your process. It is a comparable product for the same step — not a branded or drop-in item.

Same grit grading, typically 20–40% less.

Request a free sample and test it on your own equipment.

Silicon Carbide Grinding Paper

What This Product Is

Silicon carbide grinding paper is an abrasive consumable used during metallographic grinding to remove material, flatten specimen surfaces, and reduce deformation introduced during sectioning.

It consists of silicon carbide abrasive particles bonded to a backing material, providing a consistent and controlled cutting surface. Silicon carbide is widely used due to its high hardness and sharp cutting characteristics, enabling efficient grinding across a broad range of materials.

Intended Use in Metallography

This product is used during planar and fine grinding stages to prepare specimens for polishing. It establishes surface flatness and removes sectioning damage, directly influencing polishing efficiency and final surface quality.