Overview
The United Abrasives 83216 is a professional-grade aluminum oxide shop roll engineered for hand sanding and fine finishing work. With a 320-grit rating, 1-1/2″ width, and 50-yard length, this roll delivers consistent cutting action across wood, ferrous metals, and non-ferrous metals. The United Abrasives 83216 combines premium abrasive grain with flexible Egyptian cotton cloth backing for superior durability and moisture resistance in demanding shop environments.
Key Features
- Aluminum Oxide Grain: Made with aluminum oxide grains for consistent performance on multiple material types
- Resin Over Resin Bond: Features a resin over resin construction for a strong bond that is resistant to moisture and heat
- Egyptian Cotton Backing: DA-F graded roll has Egyptian cotton backing for durability and features high flexibility as well as medium tensile strength
- Open Coat Structure: The roll features open a coat structure that prevents loading
- Versatile Application: Mainly used for hand applications and is suited for wood, fiberglass, non-ferrous as well as ferrous metals
Technical Specifications
- Grit Rating: 320
- Width: 1-1/2 inches
- Length: 50 yards
- Abrasive Material: Aluminum oxide
- Backing: Egyptian cotton cloth (DA-F grade)
- Bond Type: Resin over resin
- Coat Structure: Open coat
- Quantity per Box: 1 roll
Typical Applications
The United Abrasives 83216 is designed for fine finishing and polishing work. Its 320-grit composition makes it ideal for:
- Final sanding and surface finishing on wood products
- Metal surface preparation and deburring
- Smoothing and blending on ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Hand sanding operations in fabrication and woodworking shops
- Light stock removal and intermediate finishing
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Manual hand sanders and sanding blocks
- Portable pneumatic and electric sanding tools with roll attachments
- Industrial hand sanding operations
- Fabrication and woodworking shop equipment
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your original equipment manufacturer before ordering. The United Abrasives 83216 is a standard-size shop roll (1-1/2″ x 50 yards) compatible with most handy roll dispensers and sanding tool attachments designed for this dimension.
Works With
- All standard 1-1/2″ wide shop roll dispensers and holders
- Manual hand sanding applications
- Portable electric and pneumatic sanding tools with shop roll attachment capability
