Abrasive Technology Snail Lock Backup Pad – 4 in., 3/8 in. Thick
Abrasive Technology Snail Lock Backup Pad – 4 in., 3/8 in. Thick
The Abrasive Technology Snail Lock Backup Pad is a 4 in., 3/8 in. thick backing pad with a heavy-duty male hook-and-loop face, for mounting diamond discs on Snail Lock–equipped stone polishers.
Key Features
- 3/8 in. thick, heavy-duty construction, per manufacturer
- Male hook-and-loop face for quick-change hook-and-loop diamond discs
- Mounts on a Snail Lock taper — a quick-connect hub, not a threaded shank
Who Is This For?
Fabricators running Snail Lock–equipped polishers who need a heavy-duty backup pad for hook-and-loop diamond discs.
What This Is Not For
Not compatible with 5/8 in.-11 threaded polishers. For that mount, use the Abrasive Technology Flexfoam Backup Pad instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How thick is this pad?
3/8 in., per the manufacturer's Snail Lock Backplate table. (A distributor listing shows a larger 0.8125 in. figure, which appears to be an overall height including the Snail Lock mounting boss rather than pad thickness; the manufacturer's 3/8 in. figure is used here.)
What mount does it use?
A Snail Lock taper (a quick-connect hub), not a threaded shank.
What discs fit it?
Standard hook-and-loop-backed diamond discs, via the pad's male hook-and-loop face.
Is this the same as the Flexfoam Backup Pad?
No. They use different attachment systems — this pad mounts on a Snail Lock taper; the Flexfoam pad mounts on a 5/8 in.-11 threaded shank.