The Roloc system...

[marlinspike]

Can someone briefly explain the Roloc system for me? I was reading a forum and people were raving about how good it was at grinding down welds. It's a rubber backing plate that fits in an angle grinder...then you fit an abrasive pad to it? Is the main advantage that it is quick release? Are the various pads any better than the rust removing fleeces or flap discs?

I am assuming Roloc has become a generic term and many of the Roloc things listed on ebay aren't 3M products. Just wondered what it was all about and haven't seen it mentioned on here.

 

[PSweeney]

Roloc is the 3M quick release system. You buy the arbour and then simple swap the discs over as you need them. I use mine in a 2" right angle air die grinder, very good for detailed work but quite expensive. I keep them for surface prep for welding and flash rust removal where a flap or wire wheel would be to heavy.

 

[marlinspike]

Ok, thanks PS. That makes more sense now.