3M presents Cubitron 3 High-Performance Abrasives

In a time of change and increasing demands in the manufacturing landscape, the pursuit of excellence is crucial. The introduction of 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 fibre discs, grinding wheels, and cloth belts makes grinding processes faster, more efficient, and safer. Through patented breakthroughs in abrasive grain shape and molecular bonding technology, this new product line delivers exceptional performance levels.



Cubitron 3 and Scotch-Brite product image: Winning Combination built with 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 and Scotch-Brite™ abrasives helps expand safety and productivity benefits across the process.

High performance over a long period
Thanks to a significantly higher cutting speed, companies can process more parts with fewer resources, leading to increased productivity. For example, 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 fibre disc 1182C delivers up to 61% faster cut rate compared to previous generation 3M™ Cubitron™ II fibre disc 982C. Also, the disc lasts longer than conventional competitor products: with the 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 fibre disc 1182C, up to 34 % more material can be removed compared to a conventional fibre disc. 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Cut-off wheels last up to 3X longer compared to previous generation 3M™ Cubitron™ II Cut-off wheels. This means more parts can be processed with fewer disc changeouts needed and less downtime.



3M™ Cubitron™ 3 product family: breakthroughs in grinding technology redefine the limits of cut rate and total stock removal in heavy grinding and cutting applications.

Less noise, less vibration
Reducing hand-arm vibration and noise contributes to employee wellbeing and supports employers in creating safer working environments. The 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 fibre discs can help reduce hand-arm vibration up to 88% and reduce noise levels by up to 70% compared to high- quality competitive grinding wheels.



Scotch-Brite ™ Clean and Strip XT Pro Rust Removal. Performance. Durability. Reliability. Quality of finish.

Durable and sustainable
The development of 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 High-Performance Abrasives also took into account the increasing automation, which helps to maximise the efficiency of automated manufacturing processes. The durable abrasives and packaging with recycled materials meet the industry's sustainability goals and help reduce the ecological footprint.



3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Performance Abrasives feature re-engineered 3M™ Precision- Shaped Grain technology: latest advancements in grain geometry and bonding technology help boost speed and life to new heights.

Winning Abrasive Combinations
Winning Abrasive Combinations bring together engineered excellence of Cubitron™ and Scotch-Brite™ abrasives, to help unlock the full potential of industrial process. While Cubitron™ Performance Abrasives help deliver outstanding performance in grinding and cutting, Scotch-Brite™ abrasives enhance safety and productivity across cleaning, preparation and refining. Scotch-Brite™ abrasives, made with non-woven fibers, provide a quality finish faster, reducing rework. The Clean & Strip XT-PRO disc is designed to efficiently remove rust, paint, or mill scale without altering surface geometry and easily delivering quality finish. It also helps reduce hand-arm vibration by up to 90% compared to wire brushes, typically used in cleaning applications.

By combining engineered abrasives, processes can be streamlined faster and easier across all steps involved. With breadth of solutions, Winning Combinations can involve any abrasive pairing tailored for specific process requirements to deliver superior results, reduce process times, and improve overall productivity. For more details, please refer to our Winning Combinations Flyer.

www.3m.com