Cratex 056 M Round Abrasive Stick Silicon Carbide Medium

Product Description

The CRATEX 056 M is a round abrasive stick designed for precision deburring, smoothing, and surface finishing in trade and shop environments. Built on a rubber backing with silicon carbide abrasive grain in a medium grade, it cuts effectively on glass, metal, and stainless steel surfaces. The stick measures 5/16 inches in diameter and 6 inches in length, making it well suited for hand-held use or mounting in rotary tools and die grinders. The rubber bond allows the stick to conform slightly to irregular surfaces, giving machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians consistent material removal without aggressive stock loss.

This abrasive stick is used wherever controlled deburring and edge finishing are required. Common applications include deburring drilled and tapped holes in metal, smoothing welds on stainless steel, and cleaning or refining glass edges. It is appropriate for both bench and field use in machine shops, fabrication facilities, HVAC sheet metal work, and general industrial maintenance. Its compact size fits into tight areas where larger grinding wheels cannot reach.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive grain provides sharp, fast cutting action on hard materials including stainless steel and glass
• Rubber backing allows slight flex to conform to contoured and irregular surfaces
• Medium grade balances material removal rate with surface finish quality
• Round profile measures 5/16 inches in diameter for access to narrow slots, bores, and internal edges
• 6-inch length provides good hand grip and extended reach without an additional holder
• Brown color indicates rubber-bonded silicon carbide construction consistent with CRATEX product line identification

Compatibility

Designed for hand-held and rotary tool use on glass, metal, and stainless steel surfaces where a medium-grade silicon carbide abrasive stick is the specified finishing method.

Installation Notes

When mounting this stick in a rotary tool or die grinder, verify the collet or chuck is rated for the shank diameter before operating. Wear appropriate eye protection and gloves when performing hand deburring or power-assisted grinding. Inspect the stick for chips or cracks before each use and discard if damaged. Follow applicable shop safety standards for abrasive tool use.