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Top 10 Sandpaper Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Sandpaper manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Sandpaper, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers (Ranking in no particular order)

3M China Co., Ltd.
3M China Co., Ltd.
Address: 38th Floor, Maxdo Center, No. 8 Xingyi Road, Changning District, Shanghai
Company website: http://www.3m.com.cn
Company Overview
Founded in 1902, 3M is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. As a world-renowned diversified technology innovation company, 3M's products and technologies have long been deeply integrated into people's lives. Over the past 100 years, 3M has developed more than 60,000 products, ranging from household products to medical products, from transportation, construction to business, education, electronics, communications and other fields. 3M China Co., Ltd. was registered in Shanghai in November 1984 and is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise established outside the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. So far, 3M has established 7 production bases, 4 technology centers and 1 R&D center in China, providing more than 6,000 jobs. As a recognized corporate pioneer in the field of R&D, 3M has R&D capabilities in 50 countries around the world. Founded in 1994, 3M China R&D Center is one of 3M's four major R&D centers worldwide, with more than 40 world-class laboratories and more than 600 scientific researchers. In addition, 3M has 4 technology centers in China. Core technology full of infinite possibilities is the source of innovation for 3M's diversification and more than 50,000 products. With 49 core technology platforms, researchers from different industries and fields conduct exchanges and research in diversified technical fields here, providing customers with all-round technical support from technical services to new product development, from solutions to process design, and assisting in the establishment of relevant technical specifications. In order to enable customers and all sectors of society to better understand 3M's technological innovation, the company has established 3M Customer Innovation Centers in 3M China Research and Development Center (Shanghai) and various technical centers. 3M Customer Innovation Center is known as 3M's "Innovation Cradle", which showcases 3M's core technologies and diversified market applications, and leads every guest into 3M's charming world of innovation through novel and interesting interactive experiences. With four market-oriented business units, 3M transforms creativity into thousands of innovative products and solutions, creating value for customers and improving the quality of people's daily lives.
Hubei Yuli Abrasive Belt Group Co., Ltd.
Hubei Yuli Abrasive Belt Group Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 218, Yuli Avenue, Fanpai New Town, China Emery Cloth Town, Xianning City, Hubei Province
Company Overview
Hubei Yuli Abrasive Belt Group is a professional company in Asia with a large production scale, a complete product variety, and strong independent research and development capabilities. The company's products include 7 series, more than 100 varieties, and nearly 1,000 specifications and models of abrasive belts, abrasive cloths, sandpaper, special-shaped, non-woven fabrics, cutting discs, and super-hard abrasives. It has a registered trademark of "Sharp". The company has established a strong product technology development center and a complete quality inspection and monitoring center, and has been rated as a "provincial enterprise technology center". Yuli Group pays attention to the construction and precipitation of corporate culture, always practices the social responsibility of Chinese enterprises, adheres to the concept of independent innovation, and keeps a close eye on the high-precision products of international peers. It has successfully developed high-wear-resistant abrasive belts, diamond series abrasive belts, super-soft cloth-based abrasive belts, grid abrasive belts, various consolidation, soft polishing products, etc., with a wider range of applications, becoming a grinding product supplier for well-known international and domestic companies in the fields of aerospace, automobile and shipbuilding, 3C electronics, alloy plates, heavy equipment manufacturing, military industry, and wood industry. In order to build a world-class abrasive tool city with technology, environmental protection and intelligence, and consolidate the foundation of "Hundred-year Yuli", the company implemented the "3+1" project in Yuli Industrial Park, China's abrasive cloth town, namely: industrial chain project, intelligent project, product terminal project and environmental protection project. At present, various engineering construction projects have been smoothly implemented, and a complete long industrial chain from raw material production to terminal product deep processing has been established. The production line is built in accordance with the design concept of "environmental protection, energy saving, emission reduction, intelligence and beauty", forming a system with complete functions, coordinated development and efficient operation, realizing the intelligentization of production equipment and processes, standardization of processes, technologies and quality control, and proceduralization of business management. At present, Yuli Group actively responds to the call of the Party Central Committee, focuses on the domestic high-end field, professional field and military industry market, integrates into the international and domestic economic cycle, and aims to replace imports with domestic products. In the future, Yuli will be a more professional and sound technology company.
Dongguan Golden Sun Grinding Co., Ltd.
Dongguan Golden Sun Grinding Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 1, Dahuan Road, Dalingshan Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province
Company Overview
Dongguan Golden Sun Grinding Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development and manufacturing of coated abrasive products. Since its establishment in 2004, Golden Sun has developed into an enterprise with three major production bases, multiple international automated production lines, and multiple offices in South China, East China, Central China, North China, Northeast China, Southwest China and other places. With a high compound growth rate in sales revenue, it is a relatively influential manufacturer in China's coated abrasive industry, especially in paper-based products. Golden Sun has always focused on paper-based and new substrate grinding products. Its products are widely used in aerospace, automobile manufacturing, steel, 3C electronics, furniture, musical instruments, textiles, leather and other industries, providing customers with high-quality products and personalized system solutions for precision grinding and polishing. Adhering to the development direction of "precision and professionalism", it brings together an elite team composed of industry experts, technical R&D personnel and customer service experts. According to the personalized needs of customers, it focuses on the stability of coated abrasive product performance and quality improvement, and leads the development direction of the industry. Through fine production management, strict quality control and efficient after-sales service, it enhances brand awareness and reputation, and increases the added value of products. Since the company's products were put on the market, they have not only enjoyed a high market share in domestic industries such as "auto after-sales, 3C electronics, furniture manufacturing, chip grinding, large transportation field, leather textiles", but are also exported to North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa and other regions around the world, and are deeply trusted by users.
Baige Abrasives Co., Ltd.
Baige Abrasives Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 121, Science Avenue, Henan New Materials Industrial Park
Company Overview
Baige Abrasives & Grinding Tools Co., Ltd. was formerly known as China's Second Grinding Wheel Factory, which was founded in 1956. The company's technical center is the core institution of the company's technological innovation. It has talents of all levels with a reasonable knowledge structure and a reasonable distribution of disciplines. Its main function is to be responsible for the research and analysis of the company's scientific research projects in abrasives and related fields. Through the research of ultra-fine oilstone ultra-fine grain abrasive and binder dispersion technology, ultra-fine grain binder bonding technology, ultra-fine oilstone size processing precision technology, ultra-fine oilstone ultra-fine grain drying and sintering technology, impregnation performance research and uniform impregnation technology, a series of ultra-fine oilstone products have been developed, and the product performance reaches or exceeds the level of imported ultra-fine oilstone products. After more than 60 years of development, the company has become a comprehensive abrasives and grinding tools manufacturing enterprise dominated by abrasives and superhard materials and products, involving abrasive manufacturing processes, grinding solutions, special equipment and instruments, technical standards, testing technologies and other related fields. In the course of ten years of development, Baige Company has led the domestic abrasives and grinding tools industry to provide reliable processing means for the national machinery industry and provided strong technical support for China's manufacturing from weak to large. In the future, Baige Company will take "becoming a supplier of abrasives and grinding tools with reliable processing precision for China's machinery industry" as its mission, and become an excellent supplier of abrasives and grinding tools industry in China by strengthening market development, increasing R&D investment, improving product quality, promoting structural adjustment, and realizing transformation and upgrading.
Jiangsu Fengmang Composite Materials Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Fengmang Composite Materials Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 1, Huangshantao Industrial Zone, Yangzhong City, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province
Company website: http://www.zjfengmang.com
Company Overview
Jiangsu Fengmang Composite Materials Technology Group Co., Ltd. was established in 1997. The company is located in Huangshantao Industrial Park, Xinba Town, Yangzhong City, Jiangsu Province. The company covers an area of 130,000 square meters and a building area of 69,000 square meters. There are 518 employees, including 1 doctor, 3 masters, and 125 bachelor's degree or above. The annual sales are more than 600 million yuan, and the products are exported to dozens of countries and regions such as Europe, the United States and Southeast Asia. After nearly 20 years of development, it has become a high-quality enterprise in the domestic coated abrasive industry. The company has established high-level technology research and development and testing platforms such as the enterprise academician workstation and the Jiangsu Composite Materials Grinding Engineering Technology Research Center, and has dozens of invention patents. Based on the principle of mutual benefit, the company sincerely welcomes sincere cooperation with domestic and foreign merchants to seek common development and create great achievements!
Jiangsu Mitsubishi Abrasives Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Mitsubishi Abrasives Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 18, Jingsan Road, Environmental Protection Industrial Park, Tinghu District, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province
Company website: http://www.sanlingcn.com
Company Overview
Jiangsu Mitsubishi Abrasives Co., Ltd. was founded in 1964 (formerly Yancheng Corundum Abrasive Cloth Factory). It is the vice chairman unit of the Coated Abrasives Branch of the China Machine Tool Association, the chairman unit of the Technical Standard Information Committee of the Coated Abrasives Industry Association, a national high-tech enterprise, and an excellent enterprise in Jiangsu Province. It mainly produces roll-shaped full-resin abrasive cloth, soft cloth, high-end abrasive belt series products, etc., which are widely used in the grinding and polishing of machinery and wood, and the polishing and drawing of large ships and large aircraft. The company has three R&D platforms: provincial technology center, provincial engineering technology research center, and provincial engineering center. It has more than 20 invention and utility model patents, 1 national key new product, and 5 provincial high-tech products. It has passed the ISO9001 international quality system demonstration and energy system demonstration, and obtained the qualification of self-operated import and export rights. Products are exported to the United States, Russia, Western Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, Africa and other countries and regions, and 19 offices and regional general agents have been established in China. The company currently has more than 400 employees and current assets worth more than 700 million yuan.
Zibo Sankyo Taishan Coated Abrasives Co., Ltd.
Zibo Sankyo Taishan Coated Abrasives Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 8 North Road, Development Zone, High-tech Zone, Zibo City, Shandong Province
Company website: http://www.rikenmt.cn
Company Overview
Zibo Riken Taishan Coated Abrasives Co., Ltd. is a Sino-foreign joint venture jointly funded by Japan Riken Co., Ltd., China Luxin Venture Capital (Group) Co., Ltd. and Zibo Zhongli Abrasives Co., Ltd. It is one of the earliest production enterprises in China's coated abrasives industry to be jointly built with foreign countries. At present, the company has 8 world-leading automated production lines, fully automatic stereoscopic warehouses, and high-tech product R&D laboratories and product application laboratories including multiple sets of high-end testing equipment such as electron microscopes and thermal chromatographs to ensure the effectiveness of product quality control and user services. Cherishing resources and continuously reducing the impact on the environment are important concepts rooted in the company's development process. The company continuously strives to use environmentally friendly and renewable resources to produce products, comply with environmental laws and regulations and pay attention to environmental protection, and work with users to innovate products that are dust-free or continuously improve the grinding environment. The company's goal is to become the main supplier of "soft + precision grinding products and services worldwide". At present, the company has more than 20 national utility model patents and 3 invention patents. Products are exported in large quantities to more than 50 countries and regions including Europe, America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, and have become a long-term partner of many internationally renowned companies.
Changzhou Jinniu Grinding Co., Ltd.
Changzhou Jinniu Grinding Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 11, Lijiang Road, Xixiashu Town, Xinbei District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Company website: http://www.kingcattle.cn/
Company Overview
Changzhou Jinniu Grinding Co., Ltd. was established in 2004 and was wholly acquired by Boshen Tools Co., Ltd. in 2017. The company is located in Xixiashu Development Zone, Xinbei District, Changzhou City, covering an area of 223 acres. It currently has more than 500 employees and is one of the largest coated abrasive manufacturers in China. The company is the vice chairman unit of the China Coated Abrasives Association, a leading enterprise in the industry, and has the right to import and export on its own. The company specializes in the production of "Jinniu" brand series coated abrasive products, such as emery cloth, sandpaper, abrasive belts and other conversion products. The company has strong technical strength and rich production experience. It has the current advanced production equipment and testing instruments, and has built the Jiangsu Coated Abrasives Engineering Technology Research Center. The company has passed the ISO9001 quality management, ISO14001 environmental management, and ISO45001 occupational health and safety management three system certifications, and is a national high-tech enterprise. The products are strictly organized and produced in accordance with national standards, and all performance indicators have reached the advanced level of similar products at home and abroad. The products are exported to more than 40 countries and regions and are well received by users.
Zibo Sisha Taishan Abrasive Cloth and Sandpaper Co., Ltd.
Zibo Sisha Taishan Abrasive Cloth and Sandpaper Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 88, Luxin Road, High-tech Zone, Zibo City, Shandong Province
Company website: http://www.zibomt.com
Company Overview
Zibo Sisha Taishan Abrasive Cloth and Sandpaper Co., Ltd. is a limited liability company re-established in Zibo High-tech Zone in 2006 after the conversion mechanism of the former Sisha Abrasive Cloth and Sandpaper Co., Ltd. in Zibo Development Zone. It is a subsidiary controlled by Shandong Luxin High-tech Industry Co., Ltd. (formerly Sisha Co., Ltd.) and a standing director unit of China Coated Abrasives Association. The company has introduced the internationally advanced coated mold manufacturing process and equipment, and improved it to form a process technology production and manufacturing system with its own characteristics. The company has always carried forward the corporate spirit of "sincere unity, pragmatism and efficiency, truth-seeking and innovation", implemented the policy of "customer first, quality first", established an effective quality management system, and passed the ISO9001 quality management system certification in September 2007. The "MT" brand coated abrasives (emery cloth and sandpaper, etc.) products produced by the company are well received by domestic and foreign customers for their excellent quality and stable quality. The products are exported to more than 50 countries and regions including the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Greece, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, etc. In addition to providing you with standardized and serialized coated abrasive products, the company can also manufacture high-quality non-standard coated abrasive products for you according to your special requirements.
Guangdong Xiaotaiyang Sanding Materials Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Xiaotaiyang Sanding Materials Co., Ltd.
Address: Yuyong Industrial Zone, Leliu Street, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province
Company Overview
Guangdong Xiaotaiyang Group Co., Ltd. has three subsidiaries, namely: Guangdong Xiaotaiyang Sanding Materials Co., Ltd., Guangdong Xiaotaiyang Sanding Materials Co., Ltd. Leliu Branch, and Shaoguan Datang Grinding Materials Co., Ltd. Guangdong Xiaotaiyang Sanding Materials Co., Ltd., founded in 1991, is located in Shunde, known as the "World Manufacturing Base", and is a well-known coated abrasive manufacturer in China. The company positions its products in the mid-to-high-end products of the domestic coated abrasive industry, independently develops coated products and has won multiple awards. Guangdong Xiaotaiyang Sanding Materials Co., Ltd. Leliu Branch and Shaoguan Datang Grinding Materials Co., Ltd. are both professional companies engaged in the research and development, production, sales and service of paddle wheels. At present, the Xiaotaiyang series of products have formed three series of ordinary abrasives, coated abrasives, and super-hard abrasives. The main products are emery cloth, sand leaf discs, shaft paddle wheels, chuck paddle wheels, non-woven wheels and diamond soft abrasive discs. More than 100 varieties and thousands of specifications of abrasive tools are widely used in the navigation and aerospace, mechanical electronics, chemical industry, building materials, shipbuilding and furniture industries, which can meet the one-stop purchase needs of Chinese and foreign merchants. At present, the company's technical and management personnel with college degree or above account for more than 85% of the total number of employees. The group has signed production, learning and research cooperation agreements with many well-known and authoritative scientific research institutes at home and abroad, such as Henan University of Technology and South China University of Technology, and has carried out extensive cooperation in basic disciplines, talent training, product research and development, etc., 3 to 5 new products are launched every year, and many achievements have obtained national patents. The group has participated in the formulation of two national standards and three industry standards. At present, the group has passed the ISO9001 quality management system and ISO14001 environmental management system certification, and successfully passed the United Nations supplier certification. As a high-tech enterprise in Guangdong Province, Xiao Taiyang Group is also the vice chairman unit of the National Machine Tool Association Coated Abrasives and Superhard Abrasives Association Branch, and participates in the formulation of many major decisions, policies and goals in the industry. The company has always been at the forefront of the development of coated abrasives and superhard abrasives technology in China, leading the development direction of coated and superhard abrasives in China. In 2006, relying on the Xiao Taiyang Group, the Foshan Shunde Coated Abrasives Engineering Technology Center was established, which is mainly engaged in the research and development of coated abrasives products, resin cutting discs, organic abrasives and superhard material products, becoming the first enterprise in southern China with an abrasives product technology research and development center. The Xiao Taiyang Party Branch was established in 2004, with 21 party members and 2 probationary party members. In the company's daily work, through the active leading role of party members, the Communist Youth League members and all employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions for the company's development, and practice basic operating skills, which effectively promotes the construction of a harmonious living and working atmosphere within the company. The Xiao Taiyang Party Branch has been awarded the title of "Advanced Grassroots Party Organization" in the non-public economic line of Leliu Street for many times. Mr. Tang Youhong, chairman of the company, has been engaged in the abrasives industry for more than 30 years. He has rich knowledge of abrasives and market development experience, can grasp the pulse of the development of abrasives technology in a timely manner, and has a certain foresight in the development of the abrasives industry. He has a deep understanding of "quality is the life of an enterprise." "Without quality, there is no tomorrow" is the daily work motto of himself and all the company's employees. As a representative of the People's Congress of Shunde District, he has always cared about the lives of employees, actively participated in social charity and welfare undertakings, and donated money and materials in Shunde District welfare fundraising activities many times. Through nearly thirty years of unremitting efforts, Xiao Taiyang Group has gradually established a complete R&D, production and sales system. It can be expected that the company will basically form a modern large-scale coated abrasives enterprise under the management of a group in the near future, integrating R&D and application, intensive production of products, and coexistence of basic industry and high-end industry products, and will also become an important member that cannot be ignored in the future global industry.

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What is Sandpaper

Sandpaper is an abrasive material used for smoothing, shaping, and finishing surfaces. It consists of abrasive particles bonded to a backing, usually paper or cloth. Sandpaper is commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, automotive repair, and painting to remove rough edges, smooth surfaces, and prepare materials for further treatment or finishing.


History of Sandpaper

The history of sandpaper dates back to ancient times when natural abrasives like sand, crushed shells, and pumice were used to smooth surfaces. Over time, the development of modern sandpaper involved using synthetic abrasives and more durable backings. Today, sandpaper is widely available in various grits and forms, making it a versatile tool in many industries and DIY projects.


Purpose of Sandpaper

The main purpose of sandpaper is to abrade surfaces, gradually removing material to achieve a smoother finish. It can be used to prepare surfaces for painting by removing old paint, rust, or varnish, to smooth wood before staining, or to refine metal surfaces. Sandpaper is essential for achieving different levels of surface roughness and texture, depending on the grit size used.


Principle of Sandpaper

Sandpaper operates by using the abrasive particles bonded to the backing to scrape and remove material from the surface being worked on. When rubbed against a surface, the abrasive particles, which are harder than the material, cut into and remove small amounts of the surface. Different grit sizes control the rate of material removal and the final smoothness of the surface, with coarser grits removing material more quickly but leaving a rougher surface, and finer grits providing a smoother finish.


Features of Sandpaper

  • Abrasive Material: Can be made of natural abrasives like garnet or synthetic abrasives like aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. Synthetic abrasives are more durable and offer better performance, especially for industrial and heavy-duty applications. Different abrasives are chosen based on the material being sanded and the desired finish.
  • Backing Material: Usually made of paper or cloth. Paper-backed sandpaper is more common for lighter tasks and is cost-effective, while cloth-backed sandpaper is more durable and suitable for heavy-duty sanding and use with power sanders, especially on curved surfaces.
  • Grit Size: Sandpaper comes in various grit sizes, which indicates the size of the abrasive particles. Coarser grits (lower numbers) remove material more aggressively, while finer grits (higher numbers) are used for smoothing and finishing. Grit size selection is crucial for achieving the desired surface texture.
  • Adhesive: The adhesive bonds the abrasive particles to the backing. The quality of the adhesive affects the sandpaper's durability and how long the abrasive particles stay attached during use, especially under pressure and heat generated during sanding.


Types of Sandpaper

  • Open-Coat Sandpaper: Has a lower density of abrasive particles, allowing for better debris removal and reducing clogging. It is suitable for wet sanding and sanding softer materials where clogging is a concern, such as woodworking.
  • Closed-Coat Sandpaper: Has a higher density of abrasive particles, making it more durable and ideal for heavy sanding and material removal. It is commonly used in metalworking and automotive repair for rough shaping and surface preparation.
  • Wet-Dry Sandpaper: Can be used both wet and dry. Wet sanding reduces dust, cools the surface, and can prevent clogging, leading to a smoother finish. It is used in automotive painting and finishing processes.
  • Specialty Sandpaper: Some sandpapers are designed for specific tasks, such as sponge sandpaper for irregular surfaces, abrasive sponges for contour sanding, or sanding discs for power sanders, offering unique features for different applications.


Precautions for using Sandpaper

  • Safety Gear: Wear safety glasses and a dust mask to protect against airborne particles. Gloves can protect hands from abrasion, especially when using sandpaper by hand. For power sanding, follow proper safety precautions, including using guards and proper ventilation.
  • Grit Selection: Choose the correct grit size for the task. Start with a coarser grit for heavy material removal and progress to finer grits for smoothing. Using the wrong grit can lead to inefficient sanding or damage to the surface.
  • Sanding Technique: Use proper sanding techniques, applying even pressure and moving the sandpaper in a consistent pattern. Circular or random motion can avoid leaving visible sanding marks, especially when finishing surfaces.
  • Cleaning and Maintenance: Clean or replace sandpaper when it becomes clogged, as clogged sandpaper reduces effectiveness. For power sanders, ensure proper tool maintenance to prevent overheating and damage.[!--empirenews.page--]


Things to consider when purchasing Sandpaper

  • Material and Task: Consider the material you will be sanding, whether it's wood, metal, or other surfaces. Choose sandpaper with appropriate abrasive material and grit size for the task, from rough shaping to fine finishing.
  • Backing Material: Select paper-backed sandpaper for lighter tasks and cloth-backed for heavy-duty applications. Consider the surface shape and the use of power tools when choosing the backing material.
  • Grit Size Range: Purchase a range of grit sizes to cover different stages of sanding, from rough to fine. This allows for progressive surface refinement and achieving the desired finish.
  • Wet or Dry Use: If you plan to sand wet, choose wet-dry sandpaper. Consider the benefits of wet sanding, such as reduced dust and better surface quality, for your application.
  • Brand and Quality: Opt for a reputable brand known for manufacturing high-quality sandpaper, especially for professional or long-term projects, to ensure consistent performance and durability.


Terms of Sandpaper

  • Abrasive Material: The particles that do the sanding, which can be natural or synthetic. Their type and quality affect the sandpaper's performance and suitability for different materials and tasks.
  • Grit Size: Indicates the size of the abrasive particles, with coarser grits for heavy material removal and finer grits for finishing. It is a key factor in selecting sandpaper for different stages of surface preparation.
  • Backing: The material that supports the abrasive particles, which can be paper or cloth. It affects the sandpaper's flexibility, durability, and suitability for manual or power tool use.
  • Open-Coat vs. Closed-Coat: Refers to the density of abrasive particles on the backing. Open-coat sandpaper is less dense, reducing clogging, while closed-coat sandpaper is more dense for heavy-duty sanding.
  • Adhesive: The substance that bonds the abrasive particles to the backing. A good adhesive ensures the sandpaper lasts longer and performs well under different sanding conditions.