Technical data

Table 2-1. Hand Held Abrasives
Hand Held Abrasives
Clad ⁄ Alclad and Anodized
Aluminum Alloys
Non-Clad and Unanodized
Aluminum Alloys
Magnesium Alloys
Iron and Steel Alloys
(Other Than Stainless Steel)
Stainless Steel (CRES)
and Nickel Based Alloys
Copper and Cop
per Based Alloys
Titanium Alloys
Fiber Glass, Arranged Fiber (Kevlar) ⁄
Epoxy and Graphite or Boron Fiber ⁄
Epoxy Composite Surfaces
Abrasive Cloth
120 grit ANSI B74.18/GGG-C-520, Type II, Class 1 T T T TP TTTT
240 grit ANSI B74.18/GGG-C-520, Type II, Class 1 PPPPPPPP
Abrasive Paper
120 grit ANSI B74.18/A-A-1047 silicon carbide
paper
TTTTPTTTT
240 grit ANSI B74.18/A-A-1047 silicon carbide
paper
PPPPPPPP
Metallic Wool
A-A-1043, Type I, Class 1, low carbon steel wool TP
A-A-1043, Type I, Class 1, stainless steel wool TP TP
A-A-1044, Type I, Class 1, Form A, copper wool TP
A-A-1044, Type II, Class 1, Form A, aluminum
wool
TTT
Abrasive Mats
A-A-58054, Type I, Class 1, Grade A (very fine)
aluminum oxide/nylon mesh
TP
A-A-58054, Type I, Class 1, Grade B (fine) alumi-
num oxide/nylon mesh
PPP PPPP
A-A-58054, Type I, Class 1, Grade C (medium)
aluminum oxide/nylon mesh
TTT TTTT
Wire Brushes
Aluminum wire brushes (1) TP
Brass wire brushes (2) TP
Copper wire brushes (2) TP
Low carbon steel wire brushes (2) TP
Stainless steel wire brushes (1) TP TP TP
T For topcoat removal
P For primer removal
(1) Stainless steel or aluminum wire brushes shall be used on non-clad and unanodized aluminum alloys only
when the structure is 0.0625 in. thick or greater.
(2) Never use brass, copper, or low carbon steel brushes on any aluminum or magnesium alloys.
TO 1-1-8
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