Q: What does a platen protector do?
This Mirka 3" × 5" grip-faced 54H platen protector mounts between the backing pad and sanding disc to prolong the life of the platen underneath.
08K3571 - 3" × 5" Grip-Faced 54H Platen Protector
To prolong the life of the platen on Mirka 3" × 5" orbital sanders, this cost-effective platen protector can be mounted between the backing pad and the sanding disc to protect against wear (particularly when using mesh abrasives).
This Mirka 3" × 5" grip-faced 54H platen protector mounts between the backing pad and sanding disc to prolong the life of the platen underneath.
Not necessarily, but it helps most there, since mesh abrasives wear the platen faster than solid-backed sanding discs, so the protector adds a wear layer where it counts.
It's grip-faced, so it mounts by pressing onto the backing pad the same way a hook-and-loop sanding disc does.
| Dimensions | 3" × 5" pad |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Compatibility | Fits Mirka 3" × 5" orbital sanders |
| Includes | Platen protector |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Wood dust, which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov (opens in new tab).
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Mirka 3" × 5" Grip-Faced 54H Platen Protector
To prolong the life of the platen on Mirka 3" × 5" orbital sanders, this cost-effective platen protector can be mounted between the backing pad and the sanding disc to protect against wear (particularly when using mesh abrasives).
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