$ 16.63
$ 16.63
$ 14.99
-
Size
Alpha® Felt Wheels for Polishing Powders, Pastes & Bars
The Alpha® Felt Wheel is a very popular material for the final buff process in stone fabrication. These hook and loop backed buffing wheels work with polishing powders, pastes, or bars to bring out a deep glossy finish on marble and delicate granite edges such as ogees and bullnoses. Available in 3", 4", 5", and 7" diameters at 1/4" thickness.
Features
- Designed for use with polishing powders, pastes, or bars
- Very durable — holds up to acidic compounds and heat generated during final polishing
- Hook & Loop backed for fast pad changes on compatible backer pads
- 1/4" thick — ideal balance of hardness vs. softness
- Available in 3", 4", 5", and 7" diameters
- Popular with fabricators and monumentalists for final buff
- Also suitable for floor polishing applications
| Part No | Diameter | Thickness | Grit / Use | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FW30250 | 3" (76 mm) | 1/4" (6 mm) | Polishing (use w/ powders/pastes/bars) | 749173470486 |
| FW40250 | 4" (102 mm) | 1/4" (6 mm) | Polishing (use w/ powders/pastes/bars) | 749173650017 |
| FW50250 | 5" (127 mm) | 1/4" (6 mm) | Polishing (use w/ powders/pastes/bars) | 749173470493 |
| FW70250 | 7" (178 mm) | 1/4" (6 mm) | Polishing (use w/ powders/pastes/bars) | 749173470509 |
- Mount onto a compatible Alpha® hook & loop backer pad.
- Use with hand-held tools such as the Alpha® AIR-680 or VSP-320, radial-arm polishers, or the Makita GV5000.
- Operate at speeds below 4,000 RPM — never exceed this limit.
- Apply Alpha® polishing powders, pastes, or bars to the workpiece, then buff with even pressure to achieve a deep glossy finish.
- Keep the surface lightly moist when using powders; reapply compound as needed.
- Inspect the felt face between uses and replace once worn or saturated.
Variant
Variant
Variant
Variant
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 1/4" (6 mm) |
| Backing | Hook & Loop |
| Maximum Operating Speed | 4,000 RPM |
| Materials | Marble, Granite, Engineered Stone |
| Use With | Polishing powders, pastes, or bars |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Commodity Code | 5911.31.0000 |
What tools are these wheels designed for?
Hand-held polishers such as the Alpha® AIR-680 and VSP-320, radial-arm polishers, and Makita GV5000 units.
Can I use a high-speed angle grinder?
Only if it is variable speed and can run below 4,000 RPM. Felt wheels must never exceed 4,000 RPM.
How are the wheels secured?
Alpha® backer pads use hook & loop material that grips the wheel’s loop backing so it stays centered during polishing.
What is the thickness of the wheel?
All Alpha® Felt Wheels are 1/4" (6 mm) thick.
Which materials can I polish with felt wheels?
Marble, granite, and engineered stone — ideal for final buff on ogees, bullnoses, and other delicate edges.
What sizes are available?
3", 4", 5", and 7" diameters.
What is the maximum RPM?
Alpha® Felt Wheels should not exceed 4,000 RPM.
No product-specific videos are currently available from the manufacturer or DST.
⚠ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Always wear appropriate PPE.
Specifications
| Size | 3", 4", 5", 7" |