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PAD BACKING 5IN HOOK ITFIR - Ferro Industries

Part #: 5215

The Ferro Industries 5215 5-inch Hook & Loop Backing Pad is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of professional automotive and industrial sanding applications. This durable backing pad provides a stable interface between your sander and abrasive disc, optimizing performance for consistent control and uniform finishes across various surfaces. It's an essential component for daily use in collision repair, fabrication, and other demanding environments.

Key Features

  • Universal Compatibility: The standard 5-inch diameter ensures broad compatibility with most professional orbital, random orbital, and rotary sanders designed for hook and loop abrasive discs.
  • Rapid Disc Changes: Secure hook and loop attachment facilitates quick abrasive disc changes, streamlining workflow and minimizing downtime during multi-stage preparation and finishing tasks.
  • Uniform Pressure Distribution: Optimized pressure distribution across the pad face promotes even material removal, crucial for achieving swirl-free finishes and preventing uneven spots on critical surfaces.
  • Professional Durability: Robust construction is designed to withstand the rigors of repetitive use in high-demand automotive and industrial settings.
  • Enhanced Control: Secure disc retention reduces slippage under load, improving operator control and finish quality during intensive sanding operations.
  • Reduced Fatigue: A lightweight design helps minimize operator hand and arm fatigue during prolonged sanding sessions, enhancing comfort and productivity.

Applications

The Ferro 5215 backing pad is well-suited for a range of professional applications, including automotive refinishing, panel preparation, and feather-edging on OEM and refinish coatings. It performs reliably on bare metal, body fillers, primers, basecoats, clear coats, and composite panels, making it a practical choice for collision repair and vehicle restoration work. Beyond automotive use, it supports woodworking, light metal fabrication, and general maintenance tasks where controlled stock removal and consistent surface preparation are required.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Ferro Industries
  • Model: 5215
  • Product Type: 5" Hook & Loop Backing Pad
  • Diameter: 5 inches
  • Weight: 0.22 lbs
  • Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.7 x 0.85 inches
  • Attachment Type: Hook and Loop

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This product was added to our catalog on Friday 17 February, 2017.