Kemet Polishing Cloths / Polishing Pads
Kemet Diamond Compound
Diamond Compound stick for Metallography
Diamond Suspension for Metallography
Diamond Spray
Non Diamond Abrasives
Miscellaneous Polishing Suspensions
Lubricating Fluid for Metallography
Kemet Polishing Cloths / Polishing Pads
Magnetic Polishing Pad Systems
Replication systems for Metallography
Kemet offer a wide range of self adhesive polishing pads. We can now offer metallic backed polishing pads for use with magentic polishing systems. Not sure which polishing pad to use. Contact us on 01622 755287 for detailed technical advice.
Kemet Chemo-textile Cloths
These are manufactured to the highest standards with accurately controlled uniform thickness. Self-adhesive, and available in medium (PSU-M) and hard (PAD-K) formats. Chem Cloth is also available for Chemo-mechanical Polishing.
PSU-M: These medium and hard chemo-textile cloths are for smoothing and polishing operations. Commonly used with Kemet Diamond Compound 14 micron and finer.
PAD-K: The ultra-hard chemo-textile cloth used where fast cutting is needed.
Used with Kemet Diamond Compound 25 micron and finer. Also available perforated.
| Pack of 10 | 75mm Dia | 150mm Dia | 200mm Dia | 250mm Dia | 300mm Dia | 380mm Dia |
| Type | Code | Code | Code | Code | Code | Code |
| PSU-M | 341021 | 341007 | 341008 | 341009 | 341010 | 341011 |
| PAD-K | 341037 | 341020 | 341017 | 341028 | 341039 | 341024 |
Kemet Silk-Type Cloths
Kemet silk-type cloths have been developed for finishing metal specimens and components. The five types available are MSFL, MSF, MSR , MST and ULP.
MSFL: Will polish metal flat, and to a mirror finish. Best results are obtained when used with Kemet Diamond Compound or Diamond Suspension 3 micron and finer. Water resistant adhesive (oil resistant available).
MSF: Similar to MSFL, but with a thicker, softer adhesive backing and plastic barrier which is resistant to most fluids.
MSR: Similar to MSFL with rigid plastic backing.
MST: An extra hard, rigid silk cloth for increased cutting action.
ULP: A heavy duty nylon pad for high stock removal.
| Pack of 10 | 150mm dia | 200mm dia | 250mm dia | 300mm dia | 380mm dia |
| Type | Code | Code | Code | Code | Code |
| MSFL | 341751 | 341752 | 341754 | 341755 | 341756 |
| MSF | 341741 | 341742 | 341747 | 341744 | 341745 |
| MSR | 341701 | 341702 | 341707 | 341704 | 341705 |
| MST | 341761 | 341762 | 341764 | 341763 | 341765 |
| ULP (pack of 5) | - | 341971 | 341972 | 341973 | - |
Kemet Nap Type Cloths
For final polishing stages of preparation, Kemet Nap Type Cloths are available with a range of softness and nap length. They give a more gentle polish, and are ideal for softer specimens and components. All cloths are self-adhesive unless marked ‘plain'.
NFC: Synthetic flock sprayed on cotton carrier. Can be used with 1 micron Kemet Diamond Compound after a smoothing operation on ASF to produce a mirror finish on soft materials.
Colour: Green.
MBL: Synthetic flock sprayed on cotton carrier. Used with 3 micron Kemet Diamond Compound after 6 micron ASF-AW stage.
Colour: Black.
MRE: Synthetic flock sprayed on a flexible waterproof carrier. A more heavy duty cloth for use with 6 micron Kemet Diamond Compound and finer.
Colour: Red.
NSH-B: A short nap cloth with woven backing used for metallographic and some optical polishing operations. Commonly used with Kemet Diamond Compound 3 Micron and finer.
Colour: Black.
NLH: A longer, stiffer nap cloth. Commonly used with 6 micron Kemet Diamond compound or finer.
Colour: Cream.
NMH: A napped cloth with uni-directional fibres bonded to a cotton twill backing. A durable, wear resistant cloth. Commonly used with 6 micron Kemet Diamond compound or finer.
Colour: Light Brown.
Chem H: For use with a chemical mechanical polishing process with colloidal silica suspension.
Colour: Black
LIL-Plus: A long nap synthetic cloth. Commonly used with 3 micron Kemet Diamond compound or finer.
Colour: Lilac
Selvyt SR: A cotton cloth of medium nap with a single pile. Available only as non-adhesive.
Colour: Cream.
| Pack of 10 | 150mm dia | 200mm dia | 250mm dia | 300mm dia | 380mm dia |
| Type | Code | Code | Code | Code | Code |
| NFC | 341207 | 341208 | 341225 | 341210 | 341211 |
| MBL | 341721 | 341722 | 341726 | 341724 | 341725 |
| MRE | 341711 | 341712 | 341716 | 341714 | 341715 |
| NSH-B | 341256 | 341257 | 341246 | 341203 | 341243 |
| NLH | 341241 | 341205 | 341247 | 341206 | 341248 |
| NMH | 341222 | 341223 | 341237 | 341224 | 341221 |
| Chem H | 341779 | 341782 | 341783 | 341784 | 341865 |