3M 7000044737 Polishing Disc 5 Inch Fiber Optic

Product Description

The 3M 7000044737 is a 5-inch silicon dioxide polishing disc designed for the final polishing step of fiber optic ceramic connectors. Silicon dioxide, a silica mineral abrasive, is coated onto a 3 mil backing to deliver controlled, consistent material removal during the finish stage. The disc suits a wide range of polishing machines and is particularly well suited for slower machines or manual processing workflows. Fiber optic technicians and precision assembly professionals use this disc to achieve consistent connector protrusion values and maintain high throughput across production runs.

This disc is used in fiber optic connector termination and polishing operations, primarily in telecommunications, data center, and structured cabling environments. It performs as the final-stage abrasive in a multi-step polishing sequence, finishing the end-face of ceramic ferrules on fiber optic connectors. The disc is compatible with many brands of polishing machines and is a practical choice for manual polishing setups where machine speed is limited.

Key Features

• Silicon dioxide silica mineral abrasive for precision final-stage fiber optic connector polishing
• 3 mil backing provides dimensional stability during machine and manual polishing
• Consistent connector protrusion values across production runs
• Compatible with many brands of polishing machines
• Preferred for slower machines and manual processing applications
• High yield supports increased throughput in connector termination workflows

Compatibility

Designed for use with many different brands of fiber optic connector polishing machines and suitable for manual polishing processes involving ceramic ferrule connectors.

Installation Notes

Installation and use of this disc should be performed by qualified fiber optic technicians familiar with connector end-face polishing procedures. Ensure the polishing machine is powered off and the disc surface is free of contamination before mounting. Follow the equipment manufacturer guidelines for disc seating and polishing sequence. This disc is intended for the final polishing stage only and should not be used as a substitute for earlier-stage cutting or lapping films.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Material: Silicon Dioxide (Silica Mineral)
• Disc Diameter: 5 inches
• Backing Thickness: 3 mil
• Package Length: 7.71 inches
• Package Width: 6.88 inches
• Package Height: 4.7 inches
• Weight: 0.01 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 00051111562383

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000044737