3M Purple Abrasive Disc D/F, 30787, 6 in, 36E, 25 discs per carton
  • Manufacturer:3M
  • Part Number:3M-7010362788
The 3M Purple Abrasive Disc 740I features durable E-weight paper and a fast cutting, long lasting abrasive for high productivity and low cycle times. Coarse grade aluminum oxide mineral abrasive is ideal for aggressive jobs including stripping paint to bare metal, shaping and sanding plastic filler and more. This disc is available in 3M Hookit or Stikit attachment for easy change-outs.

An Abrasive Disc That’s Truly a Cut Above
With its combination of premium materials, our 3M™ Purple Abrasive Disc 740I part of our Purple family of discs: a high-performing auto body abrasive disc ideal for jobs where reinforcements are needed. Its premium aluminum oxide abrasive and durable E-weight paper provide a consistently professional finish with lower labor and material costs. These aggressive discs are ideal for shaping plastic filler, removing paint around damaged areas, scratch refinement and stripping paint to bare metal. They are suitable for use on a variety of collision repair substrates including clear coat, fiberglass, metal, paint, plastic and putty.

These coarse grade discs sand faster to improve technician productivity and reduce labor costs while the consistent finish reduces rework.

Hard, Tough and Sharp
3M's fast cutting, long lasting abrasive saves labor costs and improves quality. Aluminum oxide is popular among collision repair professionals because of its fast cut-rate and long life. A natural mineral, it makes a tough, durable abrasive especially in combination with a thicker and heavier E-weight paper backing. Aluminum oxide is suitable for a wide variety of metalworking materials including ferrous alloys.

Heavier Backing for the Toughest Jobs
Our 3M Purple Abrasive Disc 740I is available in coarse grades typically used in the body repair area of the body shop. These jobs often require especially tough and durable abrasive product to get the job done. These discs use a heavier E-weight paper as the abrasive backing, adding durability and life to the product. These discs are available in Hookit™ and Stikit™ attachments.

The Power of Purple
The 3M™ Purple Abrasive Disc 740I carries our Purple designation which signifies premium performance and durability. From its hard mineral abrasive to its E-weight paper backing, this disc combines the strength, durability and long-lasting efficiency for improved throughput across your entire collision repair operation.

  • Premium aluminum oxide abrasive offers a fast cut, long life and professional results
  • Heavy E-weight paper backing adds durability
  • Range of coarse grits is ideal for aggressive jobs such as removing paint
  • Available in Hookit™ and Stikit™ attachment
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General Information
Brand3M™
Attachment TypeHook & Loop
Coat TypeOpen Coat
Country Of OriginUnited States
Sold Ascarton
Dimensions and Specifications
Backing WeightE Weight
Grit36
Overall Diameter (Imperial)6 in
Overall Diameter (Metric)152.4 mm
Width6.12 in
15.56 cm
Height6.12 in
15.56 cm
Length2 in
5.08 cm
Volume75.03 cubic inch
1229.46 cm3
Weight13.6 oz
385.55 g
Other Details
Number Of Vacuum Holes7
Material and Composition
Abrasive MaterialCeramic Aluminum Oxide
Product FormDisc
Backing MaterialPaper
Color and Appearance
Product ColorPurple
Product Features
Vacuum SupportYes
About the Manufacturer

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