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Cleaning + Stripping Disc Selection — Quick Reference (Pferd Non-Woven)
Non-woven cleaning + stripping discs from PFERD for angle grinders — abrasive discs for PAINT removal + RUST cleaning + COATING stripping + SURFACE conditioning on steel + stainless + aluminium + non-ferrous.
| Disc Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Coarse Strip-It (Black) Disc | Heavy paint + scale + rust removal |
| Medium POLIFAN (Brown) | Surface conditioning + paint prep |
| Fine Surface Conditioning (Blue) | Final blend + polish — stainless decorative |
| SCM Surface Conditioning | Cleanup without metal removal |
| Coarse Non-Woven (Yellow) | Aggressive cleaning + light deburring |
| Combidisc (Quick-Change) | Smaller diameter — die grinder mount |
| Wire Brush Disc (Adjacent) | Heavy rust + scale — see wire wheels |
Critical: Non-woven discs REMOVE COATING without aggressive metal removal — preserves base material. Wear suitable PPE — fibres + paint dust = respiratory hazard. Use SAFETY GUARD on grinder. Don't use as cutting wheel (different construction). Brand: Pferd. Companion: abrasives, sanding belts, wire wheels, grinding wheels.
Cleaning & Stripping Discs
AIMS Industrial stocks non-woven cleaning and stripping discs from Pferd for angle grinders — abrasive discs for paint removal, rust cleaning, coating stripping and surface conditioning on steel, stainless, aluminium and non-ferrous materials. Non-woven abrasive discs are the correct tool when surface contamination must be removed without heavy stock removal or substrate damage — preparing for welding, painting or coating application where surface cleanliness and texture consistency are critical.
How Non-Woven Abrasives Work
Non-woven abrasive discs use a three-dimensional web of synthetic fibres bonded with abrasive grains and resin, rather than the flat abrasive layer of fibre discs and grinding wheels. This open structure does not load or glaze — paint, rust and coating particles pass through the web and are expelled rather than accumulating on the abrasive surface. The result is consistent cutting action throughout the disc life, even on materials that would rapidly clog a conventional abrasive. Non-woven discs also generate significantly less heat than conventional abrasives, making them safe to use on thin sheet metals, stainless steel and aluminium where heat buildup would cause distortion or discolouration.
Surface Conditioning Discs
Fine-grade non-woven surface conditioning discs are used for light rust removal, paint blending, surface key preparation before coating, and satin or matte finish polishing on stainless and non-ferrous metals. These discs are the correct choice when the substrate surface must not be etched or over-cut — aluminium extrusions, stainless sheet metalwork, and pre-painted surfaces being the most common applications.
Paint Removal and Cleaning Discs
Coarser non-woven discs are available for aggressive paint stripping, heavy rust removal and mill scale cleaning on structural steel and plate before welding or coating. These discs remove multiple paint layers and heavy contamination efficiently without the substrate damage that wire cup brushes can cause.
Applications
Paint and epoxy stripping before recoating, mill scale and rust removal on structural steel, pre-weld cleaning on fabrications, surface deoxidising on aluminium and stainless, and polishing for satin and matte finishes are the primary applications. In maintenance and refurbishment work, non-woven stripping discs are used to remove aged paint and coating systems from equipment and steelwork before recoating — producing a clean surface without the substrate damage that wire brushing or sandblasting can cause on thinner sections. In food and pharmaceutical fabrication, non-woven finishing discs produce the sanitary satin finish on stainless steel vessels and surfaces required by hygiene standards. AIMS stocks Pferd non-woven cleaning and stripping discs across multiple grades for angle grinder use. For help selecting the right Pferd cleaning or stripping disc for your substrate and finish requirement, contact our team. AIMS Industrial has been supporting Australian workshops since 1988.