Abranet®: 20 Years of Dust-Free Sanding
Twenty years ago, Mirka introduced Abranet, an abrasive featuring a unique net structure instead of a conventional paper backing. This innovation results in extremely efficient on-tool dust removal, significantly improving both work quality and the working environment.
Abranet Product Evolution
- 2000: Abranet® - The first multifunctional, dust-free net abrasive.
- 2006: Abranet Soft - Combines a highly effective sanding net with a thin foam layer.
- 2008: Autonet® - Especially developed for the automotive industry.
- 2009: Abranet HD - Efficiently tackles the most demanding surfaces and coarse sanding.
- 2012: OSP - Optimized Surface Preparation system, a groundbreaking net sanding solution for Automotive Refinishing.
- 2013: Abranet Ace - Developed with ceramic grains for tougher and more demanding sanding applications.
- 2014: Abranet® (New Patent) - Innovative flattened surface that performs even better.
- 2015: Abranet Max - First belt with a net structure that is completely symmetric.
- 2017: Abranet Ace HD - Incorporates a ceramic grit on a new strong mesh for superior dust extraction for heavy-duty applications.
Abranet®: The Solution to the Dust Problem
Abranet is highly resistant to dust pilling and clogging, ensuring optimal usage for every abrasive. Each grit delivers excellent results, from the original Abranet to its many variations. These abrasives are best combined with Mirka's efficient and ergonomic power tools and dust extractors.
Technical Specifications
| Grain | Aluminium oxide |
|---|---|
| Color | Brownish |
| Backing | PA net |
| Bonding | Resin over resin |
| Grit range | P80-P180, P240, P320-P1000 |
| Coating | Closed |
Abranet's polyamide fabric net structure ensures a sanding particle is never more than 0.5 mm from a dust extraction hole.
With on-tool dust extraction from virtually the entire abrasive surface, sanding grains retain their cutting power, and the resulting dust is safely removed.
Discover Our Other Products: The Net Range
Explore the diverse Abranet product family:
- Abranet®
Original patented net abrasive on ultra-fine mesh. Multifunctional, developed for sanding fillers, primers, lacquers, composite materials, and a wide range of other materials for industrial use.
Available as: Discs, strips, triangles, rolls.
Benefits: ? Exceptional dust extraction, ✨ Perfect surface finish.
- Abranet® Ace
Ceramic grit on ultra-fine mesh. Achieves outstanding results across challenging surface conditions, on hardwoods and solid surfaces, and for priming and repair applications.
Available as: Discs, strips.
Benefits: ? Exceptional dust extraction, ✨ Outstanding results on challenging surfaces.
- Abranet® Ace HD
Ceramic grit on reinforced mesh. Durable and tough, ideal for heavy-duty applications, stripping, and hard surfaces.
Available as: Discs, strips, triangles, rolls.
Benefits: ?️ Superior wear and tear, ? High aggression and productivity.
- Abranet® Max
First patented net belt. Universal, suited to a broad variety of sanding applications. Especially developed for the wood industry.
Available as: Portable belts.
Benefits: ⏳ Long lifetime (3 times longer), ? Suitable for sanding with hydraulic cooling, avoids burning.
Abranet®: A Unique Sanding Concept
Abranet is the solution to boost your performance. It increases your profitability, improves your quality of finish, and helps protect your health, whatever your sector of activity.
The Dust-Free Perfection Benefits
- ? Healthier working environment – Dust-free sanding.
- ⏱️ Saves time – No dust, reduces clean up time.
- ? Saves money – Net sanding products virtually eliminate clogging and, therefore, last longer than traditional paper products.
- ✅ Practical – No need for covering material or equipment to protect them from dust.
- ✨ Quality finish – The unique net construction characteristics create a finer scratch pattern resulting in a better surface finish.
Abranet's story continues. Read more at mirka.com/abranet.
Application Areas
MANUFACTURING: Maximises efficiency and minimises cost.
BODYSHOPS & AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET: Body damage repair work requires flexibility and efficiency.
WOOD AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: Prevents hazardous dust, achieves better productivity and dust-free environment.
