Overview
The Norton 636425 5″ Speed-Grip Back-Up Pad is a heavy-duty backing pad designed for secure mounting of sanding and finishing discs. Built with a hook-and-loop fastening system, this pad enables quick and tool-free disc changes, minimizing downtime during grinding, blending, and finishing operations. Made in the United States, the Norton 636425 is engineered for reliability in demanding metalworking environments.
Key Features
- 5-inch diameter backing pad compatible with hook-and-loop sanding discs
- Speed-Grip quick-change system for rapid disc installation and removal
- Made in the United States with premium abrasive material backing
- Standard 5/8″-11 threaded arbor for universal grinder mounting
- Sold in box of 4 pads
- Suitable for angle grinders, disc sanders, and finishing machines
Technical Specifications
- Pad Diameter: 5 inches (127 mm)
- Part Number: 636425 03607
- Fastening System: Hook-and-Loop (Grip-Tape Style)
- Arbor Thread: 5/8″-11 (M14)
- Material: Rubber with foam backing
- Quantity: 4 pads per box
- Manufacturer: Norton (Saint-Gobain)
- Made in: United States
Typical Applications
- Metal finishing and blending on steel fabrication
- Surface preparation and deburring
- Grinding and sanding with fiber discs
- Angle grinder operations in machine shops
- Portable finishing and polishing tasks
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Hook-and-loop (Velcro-style) sanding discs and fibre discs
- Standard 5/8″-11 threaded grinders and sanders
- Angle grinders and bench grinders with M14 or 5/8″-11 arbors
- Norton Speed-Grip disc system
- Portable angle grinders (4″ to 5″ disc capacity)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Norton 636425 series 5-inch backup pads
- Most aftermarket 5-inch hook-and-loop backup pads
- Verify specific model compatibility with your equipment manufacturer before ordering
Works With
- Norton fibre discs and non-woven finishing discs
- Carborundum and generic hook-and-loop sanding discs
- 5/8″-11 threaded spindle systems
- Both wet and dry grinding applications (pad dependent)








