Oatey 31317 Plumbers Abrasive Sandcloth Aluminum Oxide Copper Pipe Cleaning Cloth

Product Description

The Oatey 31317 Plumbers Abrasive Sandcloth is a professional-grade abrasive tool designed for cleaning, deburring, and roughing copper pipe, copper fittings, and other soft metals. It combines a lightweight yet strong cotton-based fabric backing with a full-coverage aluminum oxide abrasive coating. The result is a sandcloth that cuts fast, lasts long, and holds up through repeated use on the job. Plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians rely on this type of abrasive cloth every day to prepare copper tubing and pipe surfaces before soldering or brazing. Proper surface preparation is one of the most important steps in any plumbing or HVAC installation. Dirt, oxidation, and burrs left on pipe or fittings can cause poor solder joints, leading to leaks and callbacks. The Oatey 31317 removes surface contamination quickly and leaves the metal ready to accept flux and solder. The 100 percent aluminum oxide abrasive coverage means every inch of the cloth is working for you. There are no bare spots or weak areas. The abrasive bites into soft metal surfaces and strips away oxidation without tearing or shredding. The cotton fabric backing gives the cloth flexibility so it wraps around round pipe and curved fittings easily. You can work it into tight spots and around joints where a rigid abrasive tool cannot reach. Beyond copper, this sandcloth is also suitable for use on plastic pipe surfaces that require light scuffing before cementing. It is a versatile abrasive prep tool that earns a place in any plumber or pipefitter tool kit. Whether you are doing a rough-in, a repair, or a full commercial installation, having reliable abrasive cloth on hand keeps the job moving. The Oatey 31317 is built for trade professionals who need consistent results and cannot afford material failure mid-job.

• Cotton-based fabric backing provides flexibility for wrapping around round pipe and curved fittings
• 100 percent aluminum oxide abrasive coverage delivers fast cutting action and long service life
• Suitable for deburring and roughing copper tubing, copper fittings, and plastic pipe surfaces

Product Highlights

The Oatey 31317 Plumbers Abrasive Sandcloth combines a tough aluminum oxide abrasive with a flexible cotton backing to deliver reliable pipe surface preparation for copper and soft metal applications. It is a standard trade tool for plumbers and pipefitters who need consistent, professional results before soldering or cementing.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: OATEY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 31317

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Abrasive Sandcloth
• Abrasive Material: Aluminum Oxide
• Backing Material: Cotton Fabric
• Abrasive Coverage: 100 Percent
• Compatible Materials: Copper Pipe, Copper Fittings, Soft Metals, Plastic Pipe
• Primary Use: Cleaning, Deburring, and Roughing Pipe Surfaces