Alpha® Felt Wheels for Polishing Powders, Pastes & BarsThe Alpha® Felt Wheel is a very popular material for the final buff process in stone fabrication. These hook and loop backed buffing wheels work with polishing powders, pastes, or bars to bring out a deep glossy finish on marble and delicate granite edges such as ogees and bullnoses. Available in 3", 4", 5", and 7" diameters at 1/4" thickness.Features Designed for use with polishing powders, pastes, or bars Very durable — holds up to acidic compounds and heat generated during final polishing Hook & Loop backed for fast pad changes on compatible backer pads 1/4" thick — ideal balance of hardness vs. softness Available in 3", 4", 5", and 7" diameters Popular with fabricators and monumentalists for final buff Also suitable for floor polishing applications .dst-accordion { margin-top: 25px; border: 1px solid #FDDCC5; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; } .dst-accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #FDDCC5; } .dst-accordion-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; } .dst-accordion-toggle { display: none; } .dst-accordion-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: #231F20; background: #fff; transition: background 0.2s; } .dst-accordion-label:hover { background: #FFF3EB; } .dst-accordion-label::after { content: '+'; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: #F15C22; transition: transform 0.3s; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label { background: #FFF3EB; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label::after { content: '\2212'; } .dst-accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; padding: 0 20px; background: #fff; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked ~ .dst-accordion-content { max-height: 5000px; padding: 15px 20px 20px; } Models / Part Numbers Part No Diameter Thickness Grit / Use UPC FW30250 3" (76 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) Polishing (use w/ powders/pastes/bars) 749173470486 FW40250 4" (102 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) Polishing (use w/ powders/pastes/bars) 749173650017 FW50250 5" (127 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) Polishing (use w/ powders/pastes/bars) 749173470493 FW70250 7" (178 mm) 1/4" (6 mm) Polishing (use w/ powders/pastes/bars) 749173470509 How to Use Mount onto a compatible Alpha® hook & loop backer pad. Use with hand-held tools such as the Alpha® AIR-680 or VSP-320, radial-arm polishers, or the Makita GV5000. Operate at speeds below 4,000 RPM — never exceed this limit. Apply Alpha® polishing powders, pastes, or bars to the workpiece, then buff with even pressure to achieve a deep glossy finish. Keep the surface lightly moist when using powders; reapply compound as needed. Inspect the felt face between uses and replace once worn or saturated. Specifications by Variant Variant Variant Variant Variant Common Specifications Property Detail Thickness 1/4" (6 mm) Backing Hook & Loop Maximum Operating Speed 4,000 RPM Materials Marble, Granite, Engineered Stone Use With Polishing powders, pastes, or bars Country of Origin Canada Commodity Code 5911.31.0000 Related & Companion Products Alpha® Rigid Backer Pads (Hook & Loop) Alpha® AIR-680 Pneumatic Polisher Alpha® VSP-320 Variable Speed Polisher Alpha® Polishing Powders & Compounds FAQs What tools are these wheels designed for?Hand-held polishers such as the Alpha® AIR-680 and VSP-320, radial-arm polishers, and Makita GV5000 units.Can I use a high-speed angle grinder?Only if it is variable speed and can run below 4,000 RPM. Felt wheels must never exceed 4,000 RPM.How are the wheels secured?Alpha® backer pads use hook & loop material that grips the wheel’s loop backing so it stays centered during polishing.What is the thickness of the wheel?All Alpha® Felt Wheels are 1/4" (6 mm) thick.Which materials can I polish with felt wheels?Marble, granite, and engineered stone — ideal for final buff on ogees, bullnoses, and other delicate edges.What sizes are available?3", 4", 5", and 7" diameters.What is the maximum RPM?Alpha® Felt Wheels should not exceed 4,000 RPM. VideosNo product-specific videos are currently available from the manufacturer or DST. Documentation 📄 Felt Wheels — How To Use 📄 Felt Wheels — Helpful Hints ⚠ WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Always wear appropriate PPE.
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