Polishing Consumables
Diamond Suspension
Low viscosity, high concentration, water (W) or oil (O) soluble suspensions available in two types: WM or OM Standard grade, containing monocrystalline diamond powder and WP or OP Premier grade containing polycrystalline diamond powder.
- Uniform suspension of diamond particles.
- No agitation required.
- Suitable for dispensing by Kemet Electronic Dispenser or alternative systems.
Available in 400g bottles with trigger spray. Other sizes available upon request.
Water Based Monocrystalline Diamond suspension - Type WM
| Micron | 400g |
|---|---|
| Code | |
| 1/10 | 219001 |
| 1/4 | 219002 |
| 1/2 | 219003 |
| 1 | 219004 |
| 3 | 219006 |
| 6 | 219008 |
| 9 | 219009 |
| 15 | 219011 |
| 25 | 219012 |
| 45 | 219013 |
Water Based Polycrystalline diamond suspension - Type WP
| Micron | 400g |
|---|---|
| Code | |
| 1/10 | 220001 |
| 1/4 | 220002 |
| 1/2 | 220003 |
| 1 | 220004 |
| 3 | 220006 |
| 6 | 220008 |
| 9 | 220009 |
| 15 | 220011 |
| 25 | 220012 |
Oil Based Monocrystalline Diamond suspension - Type OM
| Micron | 400g |
|---|---|
| Code | |
| 1/10 | 216321 |
| 1/4 | 216323 |
| 1/2 | 216322 |
| 1 | 216324 |
| 3 | 216326 |
| 6 | 216328 |
| 9 | 216329 |
| 15 | 216331 |
| 25 | 216332 |
| 45 | 216333 |
Oil Based Polycrystalline diamond suspension - Type OP
| Micron | 400g |
|---|---|
| Code | |
| 1/10 | 216341 |
| 1/4 | 216342 |
| 1/2 | 216343 |
| 1 | 216344 |
| 3 | 216346 |
| 6 | 216347 |
| 9 | 216349 |
| 15 | 216350 |
| 25 | 216351 |
Type KM
KM liquid diamond is a low viscosity oil/water emulsion suitable for most applications aimed at the metallographic market. The new formula has the following advantages:
- Lower viscosity to give better stock removal
- Less inclusion pullout
- Spreads better over the polishing cloth
- Parts are easier to clean afetr polishing
- Stable emulsion which does not separate
- Diamond stays much longer in suspension
Available in 400g bottles. Other sizes available upon request
| Micron Size | Colour | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Micron | Grey | 211254 |
| 1 Micron | Blue | 211251 |
| 3 Micron | Green | 211253 |
| 6 Micron | Yellow | 211252 |
| 9 Micron | Red | 211255 |
| 15 Micron | Brown | 211256 |
Type AP
Kemet Diamond suspension AP is a high quality alcohol based polycrystalline diamond suspension. It is ideal for polishing specimens which must not come into contact with water. Available in 500ml bottles (other sizes available upon request)
| Micron | 500ml |
|---|---|
| Code | |
| 1 | 250350 |
| 3 | 250271 |
| 6 | 250272 |
Diamond Spray
Water soluble spray manufactured with monocrystalline diamond powder. Supplied in 100g Pump Spray Dispenser.
| Micron | 100g |
|---|---|
| Code | |
| 1/10 | 116000 |
| 1/4 | 116001 |
| 1/2 | 116002 |
| 1 | 116003 |
| 3 | 116004 |
| 6 | 116005 |
| 9 | 116006 |
| 15 | 116007 |
Diamond Compound
Water soluble diamond compound available in two types: CM and CP .
Type CM
Standard grade high concentration containing Monocrystalline Diamond Powder. Supplied in 5g Applikators, 10g syringes or 20g syringes.
| Micron | 5g | 10g | 20g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Code | Code | |
| 1/10 | 115000 | 115040 | 115010 |
| 1/4 | 115001 | 115041 | 115011 |
| 1/2 | 115002 | 115042 | 115012 |
| 1 | 115003 | 115043 | 115013 |
| 3 | 115004 | 115044 | 115014 |
| 6 | 115005 | 115045 | 115015 |
| 9 | 115006 | 115046 | 115016 |
| 15 | 115007 | 115047 | 115017 |
| 25 | 115008 | 115048 | 115018 |
| 45 | 115009 | 115049 | 115019 |
Type CP
Premier grade high concentration containing Polycrystalline Diamond Powder. Supplied in 5g Applikators, 10g syringes or 20g syringes.
| Micron | 5g | 10g | 20g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Code | Code | |
| 1/10 | 115020 | 115050 | 115030 |
| 1/4 | 115021 | 115051 | 115031 |
| 1/2 | 115022 | 115052 | 115032 |
| 1 | 115023 | 115053 | 115033 |
| 3 | 115024 | 115054 | 115034 |
| 6 | 115025 | 115055 | 115035 |
| 9 | 115026 | 115056 | 115036 |
| 15 | 115027 | 115057 | 115037 |
Diamond Compound Stick
Water soluble, stick diamond compound manufactured with Monocrystalline Diamond Powder. Allows easy application of diamond to any lapping, grinding or polishing surface without the need for spatulas or manual application. Available in 10g stick.
| Micron | 10g |
|---|---|
| Code | |
| 1/10 | 113187 |
| 1/4 | 113188 |
| 1 | 113189 |
| 3 | 113190 |
| 6 | 113191 |
| 8 | 113192 |
| 14 | 113193 |
| 25 | 113194 |
| 45 | 113195 |
| 60 | 113196 |
Lubricating Fluids
Assists Kemet Diamond Products to cut and polish more effectively by absorbing frictional heat and diluting the lapping residue. Lubricant performance remains stable even when under high pressure. Manufactured from high purity chemicals.
| Type | Soluble in | Colour | Description | 450ml Trigger spray | 2.5 Litres | 25 Litres |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Water | Clear | Developed for use with types KD and W Kemet Diamond Compound. Recommended for use on all Kemet Polishing Cloths as it helps to extend their life. | 301201 | 301101 | 301151 |
| W2 | Water | Clear | Developed for use with Kemet Diamond Suspension, particularly when being used on Kemet Plates. | 301202 | 301102 | 301205 |
| OS | Oil | Blue | Primarily for use with Kemet Diamond Compounds such as types KD and L. Recommended when polishing tooling, moulds and similar components. | 301203 | 301103 | 301112 |
| LS | Oil/Water | Blue | An alternative to OS Fluid soluble in oil and emulsifiable in water. For use with Kemet Diamond Compounds and Liquid Diamond, particularly where components need to undergo a water based cleaning operation after lapping. | 301204 | 301104 | - |
| K | Oil | Clear | For use with Kemet Liquid Diamond on Kemet Flat Lapping Systems. Assists smooth running of the lapping operation and helps to ensure a cleaner process. | 301178 | 301124 | 301125 |
Aluminium Oxide Powder & Silicon Carbide Powder
Aluminium Oxide Powder for smoothing operations.
Silicon Carbide Powder for lapping of Petrographic Material. Available in six grit sizes.
Alumina Powder
| Micron | Use | Size | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma 0.04 | Superfinishing of soft metals such as copper, lead, aluminium | 1kg | 600251 |
| Alpha 0.3 | Final polishing of copper alloys, nickel, brass, bronze, aluminium | 1kg | 600252 |
| Alpha 1.0 | Fine pre-polishing of all metals | 1kg | 600253 |
Aluminium Oxide Powder
For smoothing operations.
| Micron | Size | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5kg | 361607 |
| 5 | 5kg | 361618 |
| 9 | 5kg | 361555 |
| 12.8 | 5kg | 361510 |
| 17 | 5kg | 361619 |
| 23 | 5kg | 361554 |
| 29 | 5kg | 361620 |
Silicon Carbide Powder
For lapping of Petrographic Material. Available in six grit sizes.
| Grit | Size | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | 5kg | 361541 |
| 220 | 5kg | 361531 |
| 320 | 5kg | 361617 |
| 400 | 5kg | 361512 |
| 600 | 5kg | 361563 |
| 1000 | 5kg | 361535 |
Miscellaneous Polishing Suspensions
Various polishing suspensions for use on special applications.
Colloidal silica suspension is able to produce the ultimate in high quality mirror polishes on polishing machine. A part abrasive, part chemical polishing action makes colloidal silica well suited to polishing difficult materials such as Stelitte and Cobalt Chrome.
| Description | Micron | Use | Size | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col-K Colloidal Silica Suspension | 0.06 | Final Polishing Stage | 5 litres | 600199 |
| Col-K Colloidal Silica Suspension | 0.06 | Final Polishing Stage | 20 litres | 600202 |
| Alumina Suspension No.1 | 0-1 | Steel & Hard metals | 1 litre | 600711 |
| Alumina Suspension No.2 | 0-0.7 | Semi-hard metals | 1 litre | 600712 |
| Alumina Suspension No.3 | 0-0.3 | Soft metals | 1 litre | 600713 |
Polishing Pads
These are manufactured to the highest standards with accurately controlled uniform thickness.
Magnetic Polishing Pad System and Magnetic Polishing Pads
Greatly extended cloth life - up to 4 x longer compared to self adhesive pads.
Mounting methods for Polishing pads
Kemet have a variety of mounting methods suitable for all types of grinding and polishing consumables.
