Alpha Rigid Backer Pads

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4" ALPHA RIGID BACKER PAD (5/8"-11 THREAD) - GP45/8RG

Alpha Professional Tools® first introduced rubber backer pads with the AEP-458 electric polisher to promote the concept of wet polishing, which then became the accepted method of polishing. Alpha® recognized the need to add a rigid version of this backer pad to its product line for straight edge or flat surface polishing applications. We realized that Ceramica, with a flexible backer pad, was too flexible for these applications and produced wavy finishes. Alpha® Rigid Backer Pads served to eliminate the wavy finish by keeping the Ceramica flat to the polished surface. Although not the best alternative compared to Twistouch Turbo for this application, fabricators and tile contractors use it with good results. Restoration workers find that the rigidness of the pad enables them to work in small areas such as corners or staircases. Large machine manufacturers recommend flexible diamond discs for use on their automatic edge polishing machines specifically for the bullnose application using the Alpha® Rigid Backer Pad. Hook and loop backed, like the flexible pads, they also accept Ceramica, Sandpaper, and Felt Wheels. The Rigid Backer Pad reduces surface distortion and wavy results on straight edges. Available in 3”, 4” and 5” sizes, the Rigid Backer Pad is exclusive to Alpha Professional Tools®. It comes in the standard 5/8”-11 thread commonly found on most polishing tools today. Some metric sizes are available on request. Super rigid and flat, there is no other backer pad like this.

Features:

  • High-Quality Backer Pad Is Super Rigid and Flat
  • Eliminates The Wavy Finish When Polishing
  • Hook and Loop Backed with A Long Life
  • The Rigidness of The Pad Enables Work in Small Areas Such As Corners or Staircases
  • Accepts Polishing Pads, Sandpaper and Felt Wheels
  • Choice Among Fabricators, Tile Contractors, Monumentalists and Restoration Workers
  • Fits On Most Popular Polishers and Grinders
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Tech Specs:

Part No.SizeMaximum RPMThreads
GP35/8RG3"6,0005/8"-11
GP45/8RG4"6,0005/8"-11
GP55/8RG5"6,0005/8"-11
GP3M14RG3"6,000M14
GP4M14RG4"6,000M14
GP5M14RG5"6,000M14
GP3M16RG3"6,000M16
GP4M16RG4"6,000M16
GP5M16RG5"6,000M16

About ALPHA

ALPHA LEADS THE WAY BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS BASED ON CUSTOMER AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH.

Alpha Professional Tools® was founded in 1986 and has become a leading manufacturer of quality tools for professionals in the natural/engineered stone, porcelain, ceramic, glass, construction and hardscape industries. Alpha® provides the best products for cutting, drilling, shaping and polishing all types of materials. In addition to providing the best products in the industry, Alpha Professional Tools® offers a variety of services to support their products.

Our Mission

Alpha® leads the way by providing innovative products based on customer and industry needs through extensive marketing research. Based on this research, our R&D Department develops, tests, and produces high quality, high performance products.

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