Vonnegut Loadings: How They’re Made, Where They’re Used
At Rapid Abrasives, we manufacture and supply a full range of Vonnegut loadings. A trusted solution for anyone looking to sand, de...
Sandpaper
What is an RA Finish
Ra is calculated as the Roughness Average of a surface’s measured microscopic peaks and valleys. RA is typically measured in ei...
How to choose the right sandpaper grit?
No matter the job, whether you are sanding the rust off a car panel or starting a new woodworking project you need to make sure yo...
How should I store my sandpaper products?
Temperature and humidity are the two most important factors influencing coated abrasive performance. Improper or inadequate storag...
How to Measure Sanding Belts
Option 2 - Roll to Length A Common question we get is how can I figure out what size belt I need for my sander! Don’t worry we ...
Common Sandpaper Types
The most commonly asked question from people new to the abrasive industry is what are the differences between the types of sandpap...
It’s Deck Sanding Season
It’s that time of year again, Trees are budding, Snow is pretty much gone, and your deck is becoming an eye sore. There is no exce...
Introducing The New Rapidabrasives.ca
Your destination for everything sandpaper After months of hard work, we are proud to announce the launch of the redesigned www....