Lagler Hook & Loop, 6", 16 Grit Disc, Silicon Carbide

Silicon carbide abrasive grains are wedge shaped and pointed. They are sharp edged and very hard, making them extremely aggressive. Therefore, silicon carbide is used in the wood sector mainly for very coarse grit sanding. In fine sanding, silicon carbide is almost exclusively used for sanding screens. Since silicon carbide is relatively brittle, the individual grains wear away faster than other minerals.