This is a 180mm backing pad designed to hold hook‑and‑loop abrasive discs for surface preparation, sanding and finishing when used with angle grinders and compatible polishing machines. Its primary use is to provide a stable, cushioned mounting surface for 180mm (7") abrasive and polishing pads so operators can achieve controlled material removal on metal, wood, composites and painted surfaces.

The pad body is manufactured from glass‑fibre reinforced nylon (PA66‑GF), giving a stiff but lightweight carrier with good impact resistance and torsional stability. The working face features a bonded closed‑cell polyurethane foam layer covered with a hook‑and‑loop (VELCRO®‑style) attachment surface to accept 180mm abrasive or polishing discs. The thread fitting is M14 x 2.0 to the ISO metric thread form, making it compatible with the majority of European and UK angle grinders; it can also be used with machines fitted with the appropriate adapter. The pad is a flat face type and is suitable for discs designed for face mounting rather than centre‑hole fitting. Typical operating speeds are within the normal range for 180mm discs; always observe the speed rating on the abrasive and the machine manufacturer’s maximum RPM.

This backing pad is commonly used in automotive bodyshops, metal fabrication, ship repair and maintenance, joinery and furniture finishing, and general industrial surface preparation. It is particularly useful where repeatable, even pressure and easy pad changes are required, such as paint stripping, filler feathering, deburring and final polishing of panels and composite parts.

Key benefits include chemical and corrosion resistance of the reinforced nylon construction, consistent pad flatness to reduce chatter and vibration, and the convenience and speed of hook‑and‑loop disc changes. The robust construction offers long service life under normal operating conditions and compatibility with a wide range of 180mm abrasive and polishing consumables.

Duchy Fasteners stocks this Draper Tools Group D DR45976 backing pad in a range of 180mm sizes and pack quantities suitable for trade and industrial users; please contact us for current stock levels, single items or bulk pack options.