Festool System

Festool offers a fully integrated sanding solution for everything from aggressive stock removal to super fine, finish sanding. With a complete line of abrasives in seven different types, and grits ranging from 24 to 4000, Festool has the perfect product to meet your specific application needs. Festool abrasives, with their high tech coatings, provide maximum resistance to clogging and smearing, which means longer lasting abrasives and less reworking for you. Save money by reducing costs. Achieve consistent, high quality results. And, by adding Festools portable dust extraction system, youll protect your health, too.
1. Less dust accumulation: the air flows continuously and removes the dust.

8-hole JetStream

6-hole

2. Lower surface temperature: the flowing air cools, which means that temperatures are up to 86 F lower than with competitors.

Unique JetStream System

Festool Jetstream technology reduces the surface temperature, which is one of many reasons why our abrasives last up to 30% longer. With our patented Jetstream pad design, air flows trough an additional hole in the center of the pad, moving dust to the outer holes where it is vacuumed up. The continuous air flow significantly improves dust extraction, prevents debris accumulation, clogging and increases abrasive life. When sanding dust is removed from the sanding surface, the abrasive wears more evenly and will last longer. Longer abrasive life and more reliable work results mean you spend less time sanding and achieve better results. With Festools Jetstream technology and efficient dust extraction, Festool abrasives give you better results and save you both time and money.

3. Less clogging: where there is no dust and heat, nothing can clog.

Uniform Abrasives
Abrasives with uniform dispersion prevent scratches and ensure the best surface quality and finest sanded finish. Festool abrasives mean less reworking and more reliable results.

StickFix System
With its unique hook-and-loop design, the StickFix System allows quick and efficient abrasive changes . Festool hook-and-loop provides a secure, non-slip bond for better results. Abrasives can be easily removed when desired. Youll save time when changing abrasives and youll also save money by re-using slightly worn abrasives.

Tighter Tolerances
Festool abrasives conform to tighter tolerances than US CAMI standard abrasives. This produces a more uniform scratch pastern which results in the very best sanded surface possible.

Which abrasive should you use?

Material*
Abrasive
Name

Type of Sanding
Heavy Duty
preparation

Coarse IntermeSanding diate Finish

Fine Finish

Super Fine Finish

Comments

wood

Brilliant 2 Rubin Cristal Saphir Vlies Brilliant 2 Saphir

P40-60 P24-60 P40-60 P24-60 A100-280

P80-120 P150-180 P220-400 P80-120 P150-180 P80-120 P80-120

finest surface quality fast removal, fine surface quality very fast removal, aggressive very long lasting, high edge resistance scouring, cleaning surfaces

paint

Cristal
Vlies Platin 2 Titan 2

P40-60 P80-120 P150-180 P220-400 anti-static, fine surface quality, P24-60 P80-120 very long lasting, high edge resistance P40-60 P80-120 very fast removal, aggressive A100-280 scouring, cleaning surfaces S400-1000 S2000-4000 for high gloss finish, to prep for polish P80-120 P150-180 P220-1500 P3000 anti-clogging, fine surfaces ** P40-60 P40-60 A280 S400-1000 S2000-4000 For high gloss finish, to prep for polish P80-120 P150-180 P220-400 anti-static, fine surface quality, P80-120 P150-180 P220-1500 S800 P3000 all purpose, fine finish for satin or semi gloss finish

high gloss Platin 2 lacquers Brilliant 2 solid surface, Corion, Varicor

Titan 2 Platin 2 Vlies

S400-1000 S2000-4000 for semi or high gloss finish

Titan 2 plastics, GPR, fiber Saphir glass, com- Cristal posites Platin 2
2-partfillers, epoxy facades

P80-120 P150-180 P220-1500 P3000 anti-clogging, fine surface quality P80-120 very long lasting, high edge resistance P80-120 very fast removal, aggressive S400-1000 S2000-4000 super fine finish, high gloss P40-60 P40-60 P40-60 P24-60 P40-60 P80-120 P150-180 P220-400 P80-120 P150-180 P220-400 P80-120 S400 P80-120 P80-120 anti-clogging, fine surface quality ** anti-static, fine surface quality very fast removal, aggressive fine sanding very long lasting, high edge resistance very fast removal, aggressive ** stearated, for oil based or automotive

Titan 2 Brilliant 2 Cristal Platin 2 Saphir Cristal

* check with material manufacturers for additional recommendations

Rubin Applications Wood

P24 - P60 P80 - P120 P150 - P180 heavy duty intermediate prep for finish

Rubin was developed for natural wood, wood

composites and veneers and has a special coating which sheds wood fibers. Use on hardwoods like oak or maple, soft woods like pine or fir, tropical woods like ebony or teak, as well as on woodbased products. Use P24 to P60 for rapid removal and rough surface quality. High material removal means low surface quality. This preps surfaces for higher grits. Intermediate sanding is accomplished with grits P80 to P120. You will still have a fast removal rate while achieving good surface quality. P150 to P180 for finish sanding. Remember that soft wood does not require as fine a sanded finish as hardwood. If you want to sand wood higher than P180, use Brilliant 2 from P220 to P400. Sanding higher than P180 is not recommended for a stains, as they will not penetrate as readily.

Structure
Grit Bonding Backing Grit range Grit coating Bonding level aluminum oxide synthetic resin e-wt paper P24 - P180 closed-coated closed-leveled

Tip
Use coarser grits for faster results; avoid skipping grits for best surface quality. Rubins wood-specific coating means these abrasives are long lasting.

Brilliant 2 Applications Wood

P220 - P400 fine finishes For a finer sanded finish on wood and applications requiring grits above Rubin P180, use Brilliant 2. P40 - P60 P80 - P120 P150 - P180 P220 - P400 heavy duty coarse sanding finish quality
fine finishes

Fillers & Finishes

Brilliant 2 is perfect for paint, fillers, primers and

finishes like lacquers and varnishes; its antistatic coating is compatible with water-based products. Use P40 to P60 for rapid removal, stripping stubborn paints and finishes and for rough shaping epoxies. Use higher grits to achieve finish quality. P80 to P120 for prepping painted surfaces. Provides fast removal rate and good surface quality. Perfect grits for sanding fillers and drywall compound. P150 to P180 to prep for fine finishes - adequate for most applications. Use higher grits to scuff sand between coats of finish. For the perfect finish, use grits P220 to P400. P320 is ideal for scuff sanding between coats.

Structure
Grit Bonding Impregnation Backing Grit range Grit coating Bonding level aluminum oxide synthetic resin special bonding agent b-wt, c-wt, d-w, e-wt paper P40 - P400 closed-coated open-leveled

Platin 2 Applications Fillers & Finishes

S400 - S1000 S2000 - S4000 fine finish super fine finish

Platin 2 was specially developed for high gloss

finishes. Prep for polishing with pumice and rottenstone. Feather auto-body fillers and prep for paint. For fine finishes, use from S400 to S1000. Use S2000 to S4000 for super fine finishes.

Solid Surface S2000 - S4000

rian, Samsung, Varicor, etc.

S400 - S1000

fine finish super fine finish

Platin 2 is excellent on solid surface: Avonite, Co Work from S400 to S1000 for semi-gloss finish. Use S2000 to S4000 for high gloss finish. Plastics, S400 - S1000 fine finish Fiberglass, Composites S2000 - S4000 super fine finish Use S400 to S1000 for matte to semi-gloss finish. Use S2000 to S4000 to achieve high gloss finish
or to prep for polishing.

Structure
Grit Coating Bonding Backing Grit range Grit coating silicon carbide stearate synthetic resin foam-fiber S400 - S4000 open coated

Platin 2 Surface Structures

Work steps of sanding surface 1. Microscopic view of surface structure before using Platin 2. 2. Platin 2 doesnt change the surface structure - it adapts to it.

3.

Platin 2 minimizes surface imperfections; this results in a perfect finish.

With Platin 2, youll save time achieving a super fine finish .

Titan 2 Applications Solid Surface P150 - P180

P220 - P1200 P3000 P40 - P60 P80 - P120 heavy duty coarse sanding intermediate matte, semi-gloss high gloss finish

Use P40 to P60 when scribing to fit. P80 to P120 for sanding glue lines and seams. Use up to P240 for a matte finish; fine finish with
Vlies.

Sand up to P1200 for a semi gloss finish. High-gloss: use up to P1500 (6) or P3000 (5).
and finish with Platin 2. P80 - P120 Plastics, Fiberglass, P150 - P180 Composites P220 - P1000 P3000 coarse sanding intermediate finish fine finish super fine finish

Applications Fillers & Finishes

P40 - P60 P80 - P120 P150 - P180 P220 - P1000 P1200 - P3000 heavy duty coarse sanding intermediate fine finish super fine finish

Titan 2 is excellent for automotive finishes: paints,

fillers, primers and lacquers and preferred for all oil-based paints and finishes. Use P40 to P60 for stripping and for rough shaping. Use higher grits to achieve finish quality. For more aggressive removal, see Cristal. Use P80 to P120 to sand down to the surface or for sanding fillers. Provides rapid removal along with improved surface quality. Use P150 to P180 for intermediate sanding of paints and primers; this is sufficient for final finish for most applications. For a finer finish, use P220 to P1000 to achieve superior surface quality. Grits higher than P800 promote smooth underlying surface structures. With P3000, you can sand out dust inclusions and surface imperfections on paints and gel coats.

Use P80 to P120 for rapid material removal or

rough trimming on plastics and fiberglass repairs. Higher grits improve surface quality. For intermediate sanding begin with P150 to P180. Begin scratch repairs in this range or sand contours on injection molded plastics. Use P220 to P1000 to achieve a fine finish.. Use P3000 for super fine finish work. Platin 2 will take you up to S4000, after which you can apply polishing compounds with our felts or sponges.

Titan 2 Structure
Grit Coating Bonding Backing Grit range Grit coating Bonding level Backing aluminum oxide stearate synthetic resin b-wt, c-wt, d-wt paper P220 - P1500 semi closed coated open leveled latex

Important
Due to stearate coating, do not use Titan 2 for waterbased finishes. Use Brilliant 2 for water-based.

Unique Feature
Titan 2 has a high quality latex coating on the backing which increases the flexibility of the abrasive and allows it to adapt to surface contours. The latex adds a cushion between the backing and the bonding and prevents grits from breaking off. This assures high surface quality, longer operational life, more reliable work results and less reworking for you. Titan 2 is also excellent on new finishes.

Planar Surface Sanding

perfect sanded surfaces 1. With Titan 2 you can sand finished surfaces planar to achieve the best surface quality possible. Sanding 2. Titan 2 removes microscopic uprisings or surface irregularities.

3. The result is a entirely planar or perfectly flat surface. With Titan 2 you can quickly achieve clean and reliable work results, saving both time and money.

Vlies Applications preparation Wood, Metal A80 - S800 Vlies is excellent for deep pore cleaning on natural
woods, veneers and is great for use on contours. Perfect for cleaning and de-rusting metal. Use A280 to scuff sand between finish coats. Polish aluminum and soft metals to a matte finish. For finer finish on metal use S800.

Paint

A100 - A280

preparation

Use Vlies A80 to A280 to prep sand contours,

depending on desired surface quality.

Use A280 with a light touch for scuff sanding. Solid Surface
A280 S800 matte finish semi-gloss

Use A280 (maroon) for matte finish. Use A800 (gray) for semi gloss.

Structure
Grit Coating Bonding Backing Grit range aluminum oxide or silicon carbide stearate on silicon carbide only synthetic resin elastic fiber mat with embedded abrasives particles A80, A100, A120,A180, A280, S800

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Saphir Applications Wood

P24 - P50 P80 - P120 heavy duty coarse sanding

Applications Concrete, Steel

P36 - P50 P80 - P120 heavy duty coarse sanding

Choose P24 to P60 for extreme conditions: hogging out material or sanding heavily worn, hard surfaces such stairs. Offers exceptional service life due to high tear-resistant fabric backing. Outlasts other abrasives, particularly near edges or on uneven surfaces. Ideal for wooden boat hull work. Work up to P80 or P120 to prep for finish sanding. Use Rubin for improved surface quality or Cristal for radical material removal.

Use P24 to P50 on aggregate surfaces like stucco

or to remove corrosion from weathered steel. Durable and heat resistant bonding coat and tearresistant fabric backing ensure long service life. Great for hull work on boats. Use P80 to P120 to prep for finish. For fine sanding see Brilliant 2 or Titan 2.

Structure
Grit Bonding Backing Grit range Grit coating Bonding level aluminum oxide synthetic resin Fabric reinforced P24 - P120 semi-closed coated closed leveled

Paint

P36 - P50 P80 - P120

heavy duty coarse sanding

Use P40 to P60 for sanding hard surfaces, stubborn finishes, well set fillers or gel-coat layers. For best surface quality use Brilliant 2. For radical removal, try Cristal. Use P80 to P120 to prep for finish sanding. Great on uneven surfaces because of its resilient fabric backing and bonding coat.

Tip
Use P24 on those tough jobs where grinder-like removal is required. Work your way up through the grits to improve surface quality. Use on hard materials and in difficult areas where standard abrasives just dont hold up.

Plastics, Fiberglass, P80 - P120 Composites

heavy duty

Use P80 to P120 for extreme conditions and to

sand fiberglass reinforced and carbon fiber reinforced plastics. Great range of grits works for fast removal where surface quality is not paramount.

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Cristal Applications Wood

P40 - P60 P80 - P120 heavy duty coarse sanding Grit Bonding Impregnation Backing Grit range Grit coating Bonding level

Structure
aluminum oxide phenolic resin special bonding agent b-wt, c-wt paper P24 - P120 open coated open leveled

Use P40 to P60 for rapid removal, ideal for rough

shaping. Make short work of leveling large surfaces. Switch to Rubin for finish sanding. Use P80 to P120 when a softer touch is required. Great transitional grits for aggressive material removal and quick transition through grits. Finish off with Rubin for fine sanding.

Tip
Cristal employs a durable aluminum oxide, flexible bonding material and no load coating which makes it the top performer for rapid removal. Stays cool, wont clog. Makes quick work of tough jobs.

Paint

P40 - P60 P80 - P120

heavy duty coarse sanding

Use P40 to P60 to strip old finishes. Excellent for

exterior paint problems like cracking and alligator skin. Strip flooring, automotive paint and boat hulls. Ideal for rapid removal without clogging. Use P80 to P120 to prep for finish sanding. Good for stripping without surface problems. Finish with Brilliant 2 on coatings or Rubin for bare wood.

2 Part-fillers, P40 - P60 P80 - P120 Epoxy

heavy duty coarse sanding

Use P40 to P60 for rapid removal of fillers and

rough shaping. Long lasting, wont clog.

Use P80 to P120 for finer work and fairing or

feathering. Finish with either Brilliant 2 or Titan 2.

Plastics, Fiberglass, P80 - P120 Composites

coarse sanding

For rapid removal and coarse sanding on large

surfaces. Open-coat reduces surface heat.

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Technical Composition
At Festool, we use only top-grade materials for our abrasives. This ensures the finest sanding results and extremely long-lasting abrasives. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1.

Fabric
Festool uses a special x-type woven fabric which ensures its abrasives are long-lasting when used under tough conditions and on uneven surfaces. The fiber increases strength and prevents the abrasive from tearing at the edges. This backing is excellent for heavy duty jobs and results in a very long operational life and considerable cost savings. Fiber Festool uses a special elastic fiber mat. This mat is embedded with abrasive particles. Festools name for this abrasive mat is Vlies. With Vlies, its easier to achieve consistent results on complicated contours.

1. StickFix Our unique hook and loop design ensures a secure hold, fast change and re-use of marginally worn abrasives. As a result, youll get the most out of your abrasives and reduce replacement costs. 2. Backing Material Festool has different backings to match a broad range of applications, from rapid material removal to superior surface quality. Backing materials are: Paper Festool uses only top-grade paper of varying weights to assure high tear resistance, durability and superior surface quality. Using only high quality materials assures the best and most reliable work results; this saves you time and money. The different paper weights we use are: - b-wt 115 g/m2 - c-wt 130 g/m2 - d-wt 165 g/m2 - e-wt 185 g/m2

1. 2. 3.

1. Grit; 2. Fiber; 3. Hook and loop

Foam and fiber

A foam backing compensates for uneven pressure to protect the surface and allow you to achieve perfect results. Foam and fiber works great on transitions, too. The foam efficiently adapts to the work piece contour. This produces reliable work results and high surface qualities. The special velour on top of the foam assures the best grit bonding and prevents the edges from tearing. Like the foam, it is air permeable and open pored. It extracts almost 100% of the particulate through the backing and ensures a clear view of the work piece. You will achieve better, more reliable work results and less reworking.

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3. Impregnation We saturate the backing material with a special solution to fill up the pores. This impregnation assures the best bonding and prevents the backing from being penetrated by the bonding. Impregnation gives the bonding better adhesion and protects grits from breaking off, especially on the edges. Impregnation extends the abrasives useful life which help save you money by reducing replacement costs. 4. Base bonding Abrasives must have good bonding to be long lasting. The base bonding secures the grains to the backing material and prevents the grits from breaking off. We use only high quality material to give our abrasives longer life and this lowers your replacement costs. For matched bonding, we use different materials depending on the abrasive. Synthetic resin Synthetic resin guarantees high flexibility and allows the abrasive to better adapt to the sanding surface. You will see superior results which means less reworking and more time savings. The high strength of synthetic resin prevents the grits from breaking off and ensures high durability. We utilize full synthetic resin and synthetic resin combinations to assure best results and to provide long operational life. Phenolic resin Phenolic resin is highly heat resistant. It provides a strong yet flexible bond which prevents scratching along the edges. This high quality bond prevents grits from breaking off even under the toughest conditions. This extends the service life of the abrasive and saves you money.

5. Sanding grit Festool uses high quality silicon carbide or aluminum oxide. These grits produce the best material removal rates, highest surface quality and greatest durability. Every application requires specific efficiencies which is why we offer a complete system of abrasives. You save on replacement costs and achieve better results with less reworking. Silicon carbide is almost as hard as a diamond. The particles are sliver-shaped and have the ability to cut aggressively on a wide range of materials while using little pressure. Because it resists heat well, silicon carbide holds up during demanding applications. The particles have consistent size and grading: they provide the best results for high quality surface finishes and produce consistently reliable work results. Aluminum oxide is hard, sharp, tough and remarkably durable. The particles are wedgeshaped which allows the grains to penetrate at a high cut rate. Aluminum oxide is friable, which means that as it heats up, it breaks down at a controlled rate, producing a fresh cutting edge. Aluminum oxides high material removal coupled with extreme durability saves both time and money. 6. Top bonding Top bonding prevents grits from breaking off and supports their adhesion to the base bond. Bonding agents include synthetic and phenolic resins. This creates greater resistance to tear out and a longer service life. 7. Coating Our abrasives receive a final top coat specific to their application. These coatings prevent clogging, smearing and extend the abrasives useful life. This lowers your replacement costs and produces better results. The bottom line is that you will spend less time sanding and finish sooner.

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Dispersion
Festool offers you the perfect abrasive for whatever your application. Our abrasives range in dispersion levels to better facilitate a broad range of applications. The right dispersion level assures the best and most reliable sanding results as well as providing high sanding capacity. Open-coat means fewer abrasive particles on the surface. Having more space between the grains provides clearance for sanding swarf, prevents clogging and ensures a high material removal rate. The sparser the grit coating, the greater the material removal rate and quicker material removal saves you time. With closed-coat abrasives, the concentration of grains is greater and thus the space between the grits is smaller. This results in a softer scratch pattern and a better quality surface. The denser dispersion provides a better sanded finish and helps you produce the finest sanded finish possible - every single time. Festool also has some abrasives with a semi closed-coat for a combined high removal rate and good surface quality. These abrasives give you the best of both worlds. Dense dispersion Open dispersion

Bonding Level
Open leveled means that the grains are lightly covered providing a relief for swarf just as gullets on a saw blade clear the chips. This enables efficient dust extraction and prevents the abrasive from clogging which extends its useful life. That means better results and savings on replacement costs. Closed leveled means that the coating fills the valleys between the grains leaving just the peaks exposed. The grains are better bonded and highly stable which prevents them from breaking off. The abrasive lasts longer under difficult conditions and you save on replacement costs. Closed leveled Open leveled

F
Work piece

Same force

F
Work piece

Deeper penetration of the work piece

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