Mirka has two new sandpapers (new to me, anyway) called Iridium and Novastar. I was wondering if anyone has tried them. They look to be mostly for the large ROS sanders but also have a rectangular format that could be cut into 3 inch squares.
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new Mirka paper
- Thread starter Michael Nathal
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Mark Hepburn
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Interesting. I don't know this product but love the Mirka open mesh products and use them a lot. Here's the tech data from their site (https://www.mirka.com/IRIDIUM-240/):
IRIDIUM
Product Group: 240
Iridium is a premium paper abrasive for universal sanding. Perfected for speed and efficiency, it has a mix of ceramic and aluminium oxide grains on a flexible paper with precision coating that prevents clogging and reduces pilling. It practically repels dust and lifetime is increased as the grains stay sharp for longer. Dust extraction is optimised with multihole patterns for discs and strips. Iridium delivers amazing results on both soft and hard surfaces, making it the ideal paper abrasive choice for professionals in any industry.
MORE INFORMATION
Available As
Discs
Strips
Technical Specifications
Grain Ceramic/Aluminium oxide
Color Grey
Backing Latex paper, C-Paper
Bonding Low VOC resin system
Grit range 40-600
Coating Semi-open
Suited For
Automotive Refinishing
Construction & Decoration
Wood Processing
Composites Processing
Marine Industry
Vehicles Manufacturing
Suitable Materials
Hard wood
MDF / HDF
Mild steel / carbon steel
Non-ferrous metal
Paint stripping / removal
Paint sanding
Lacquers
Plaster / Putty
Plastics
Body filler
Primer
Solid surface
Soft / Resinous wood
Stainless steel
Steel
Synthetic materials
Veneer
Chipboard
Composites
Copper alloys / brass / bronze
Glass fibre
IRIDIUM
Product Group: 240
Iridium is a premium paper abrasive for universal sanding. Perfected for speed and efficiency, it has a mix of ceramic and aluminium oxide grains on a flexible paper with precision coating that prevents clogging and reduces pilling. It practically repels dust and lifetime is increased as the grains stay sharp for longer. Dust extraction is optimised with multihole patterns for discs and strips. Iridium delivers amazing results on both soft and hard surfaces, making it the ideal paper abrasive choice for professionals in any industry.
MORE INFORMATION
Available As
Discs
Strips
Technical Specifications
Grain Ceramic/Aluminium oxide
Color Grey
Backing Latex paper, C-Paper
Bonding Low VOC resin system
Grit range 40-600
Coating Semi-open
Suited For
Automotive Refinishing
Construction & Decoration
Wood Processing
Composites Processing
Marine Industry
Vehicles Manufacturing
Suitable Materials
Hard wood
MDF / HDF
Mild steel / carbon steel
Non-ferrous metal
Paint stripping / removal
Paint sanding
Lacquers
Plaster / Putty
Plastics
Body filler
Primer
Solid surface
Soft / Resinous wood
Stainless steel
Steel
Synthetic materials
Veneer
Chipboard
Composites
Copper alloys / brass / bronze
Glass fibre