What are Unitised Abrasives?

Impregnated and compressed nonwoven abrasives

What are Unitised Abrasives?

In very simple terms unitised abrasives are made from a continuous open web nylon material which is impregnated with resin and abrasives. The wide difference in the unitised performance characteristics comes from changes to the fleece structure, the various resin systems and the type and grade of abrasive used in each product. What it all means is that Cibo will remain at the abrasives finishing edge for many more years to come.

Who are Cibo Abrasives?

Based between Antwerp and Brussels in Belgium, Cibo Abrasives are one of the most technically innovative and professional manufacturers of nonwoven and coated abrasive products. Many of the latest advances in stainless steel sanding and polishing have come from Cibo. Products such as the Rapid Combi Discs, the Trizact grip systems and fillet weld grinding tools developed using unitised abrasive discs. Today Cibo continue to innovate.

Now FIVE Unitised Product Families

With the continuing innovation and product development the Cibo range has increased again. Now five distinct product families, each with their own particular characteristics.

XA Unitised Range: Ceramic Abrasive Grain

2025 saw the introduction of the new Cibo XA range of RebelOne unitised abrasive products. The next generation XA unitised products include a super soft density product (density 3) and a still flexible finishing product with a remarkably high cut rate (density 5).

XA unitised products have been launched initially with the XAG (G for grinder) range of products. The same soft action with an amazing capacity for work. Try the new XAG density 5 and be amazed.

TA Unitised Range: Engineered Abrasive Grain

An evolution of the new high aggression Cibo ‘red discs’. Where speed of cut is needed and a good finish is still required.

Use TA10 where there is a lot more weld build and high aggression Tig weld removal is needed. It will still leave a surprisingly fine 150 / 180 grit finish on the metal. The high aggression means that mig weld grinding and finishing is now a great option with TA10.

Tooling options….

Spindle mounted points (TAUS)
Discs (50 to 200mm) (TA)

On Fillet weld grinders: Try the unitised….

MA/5/T31 to replace the SA/5/T31 for weld discolouration removal leaving a fine satin finish
MA/8/T30 and MA/8/T31 to directly replace SA/8 discs
TA/10/T30 (4mm wide) and TA/10/T31 (6mm wide) for high aggression fillet weld grinding.

MA Unitised Range: Aluminium Oxide Grain

More aggressive than the SA unitised products and with a slightly coarser finish the MA family have the same conformability options but the MA family also adds a whole new range of products.

Use the MA5 if you like the SA5 but would like a little more of a satin finish in the metal
Use the MA8 to replace the SA8 in all applications for tig weld removal

Tooling options….

Type 27 Grinder discs (MAG)
Spindle mounted wheels (MAUS)
Spindle mounted points
Discs (50 to 200mm)
Lockit (QLMA) & Socatt (QSMA) quick change

On Angle Grinders: Try the Unitised…

XAG/5/115 or XAG/5/125 if you want to do some weld shaping or edge deburring and need to leave a clean finish. When the SAG discs don’t remove enough metal.
MAG/5/115 or MAG/5/125 for cleaning and scratch removal where you need to blend with a fine satin finish. Similar to SAG/5 but with a faster and a little coarser finish.
FAG/4/115 or FAG/4/115 if you need to remove paint from steel or aluminium panels. Similar to ‘stripping discs’ but with a much finer finish.

SA Unitised Ranged: Silicon Carbide Grain

If you have worked with Cibo unitised abrasives then you will already be familiar with the grey SA5, SA6 and SA7 materials. SA5 is great for removing scratches and damage on your metal workpiece to leave a pre-polished finish on stainless steel.

Use the SA5 material for light deburring, scratch removal and pre-polishing
Use the SA6 material for tig weld removal on aluminium and non-ferrous metals
Use the SA7 material for removal of fine tig welds

Tooling options….

Type 27 Grinder discs (SAG)
Spindle mounted wheels(SAUS)
Spindle mounted points (SAUS)
Discs (50 to 200mm) (SA)
Lockit (QLSA) & Socatt (QSSA) quick change

FA Unitised Range: Aluminium Oxide Grain

FA products have a soft and very flexible action combined with an open structure which adds a whole new dimension to unitised abrasive finishing.

Use the FA4 unitised products for paint stripping and coating removal
Use the FA3, FA4 or FA5 for structural finishing and weld discolouration removal.
The FA3 & FA4 wheels are particularly good for getting into corners to remove stainless steel weld discolouration

Tooling options….

Type 27 Grinder discs (FAG 115mm and 125mm)
spindle mounted wheels(FAUS)
discs (50 to 200mm)
Lockit & Socatt quick change

On Drills & Straight Grinders: Try the unitised…

FAUS wheels in whatever size and shape you need. We have included a simplified range of products in our initial stock offering: FAUS grade 3 in sizes 50 x 25 x 6mm, 80 x 25 x 6mm and 80 x 50 x 6mm. FAUS grade 4 in sizes 50 x 25 x 6mm, 80 x 25 x 6mm and 80 x 50 x 6mm. When Tex / TS wheels wear out too quickly.