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Average Particle Size
of Abrasive Grains
Grade J G F E NC D C
Grit 54 80 100 120 150 180 220
1/1000 inches 18.00 15.00 6.80 5.60 4.80 3.40 2.60
Microns (0.001 mm) 463 267 173 142 122 86 66
Loctite® Clover® Silicon Carbide Grease Mix 39483 39473 39463 39452 39499 39439 39426
1 lb. can Part Number*
Loctite® Clover® Silicon Carbide 39488 39478† 39468 39457† 39504 39444 39431
Pat Gel® Water Mix
1 lb. jar Part Number
32
Loctite ® C
Silicon Ca
Paste formul
Biodegradab
applications
is required.
Med
For cyli
MACHINING AND LAPPING METALS
Loctite ® Clover®
Silicon Carbide Grease Mix
The standard abrasive paste for fast metal
removal. Produces a smooth, flat surface
but not a polished one. Leaves a rust-preventing
film on lapped surfaces.
Medium Solution
* Also available in 25 lb. pails and 100 lb. drums.
† Also available in 25 lb. pails.
For the “initial cut”
fast removal
of metal
General purpose for
the controlled
removal of metal
For fastest
removal of metal
Very Coarse Coarse
Helpful Hints:
• The more coarse the compound, the faster
the metal removal
• The finer the compound, the smoother the
finish will be
Machining and
Lapping
• Loctite® Clover® compounds allow final finishing of
metal surfaces not practical with mechanical methods alone
• Available in petroleum-based grease mix or Pat Gel®
water-based carrier
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