RCD Flap Discs
From Grind to Finish
Cibo RCD flap discs combine abrasive cloth with surface-conditioning material in one worldwide-patented disc, helping operators move from material removal through blending and toward the required finish with fewer abrasive steps.
Grind. Blend. Finish. In Fewer Steps.
RCD combines two complementary abrasive technologies to help operators remove material while maintaining better control over the surface and final finish.
CONTROLLED MATERIAL REMOVAL
RCD helps remove material while limiting excessive grinding depth, giving the operator better control over the worked surface.
LOWER HEAT & VIBRATION
RCD is designed for cooler operation with low vibration, helping improve operator control and protect the quality of the finish.
CONSISTENT FINISH
Abrasive cloth and surface-conditioning material work together to progressively refine the surface and produce a more uniform finish.
FEWER PROCESS STEPS
RCD can combine grinding and finishing into fewer operations, reducing abrasive changes and simplifying the finishing process.
ONE DISC. TWO ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGIES.
Cibo’s worldwide-patented RCD design combines abrasive cloth with surface-conditioning material in one working face. The abrasive cloth provides controlled cutting action for material removal and weld cleanup, while the surface-conditioning material helps blend and refine the worked area as you move toward the required finish.
ABRASIVE CLOTH
Provides the cutting action for controlled material removal, weld cleanup and edge work.
Coated abrasive cloth + surface-conditioning material
SURFACE-CONDITIONING MATERIAL
Helps blend the worked area and refine the surface as the application moves toward the required finish.
WELD CLEANUP · BLENDING · EDGE WORK · SURFACE REFINEMENT
CHOOSE THE RIGHT RCD FOR THE JOB
RCD is available in different abrasive constructions and mounting formats. The right direction depends on how much material needs to be removed, the finish required, the working area and the tool being used.
FINISHING
Start here for controlled removal and a more refined finish.
For controlled material removal with a more uniform finish. This is the direction to consider for applications such as blending, reducing surface roughness, finishing angles and breaking edges.
GRINDING
Start here when heavier stock removal is the priority.
For more aggressive material removal when grinding is the primary need. The ceramic abrasive cloth provides the cutting action, while the surface-conditioning material helps control grinding depth as the surface is worked.
Select the RCD Format for the Tool and Application
5/8"-11 THREADED
Plastic backing designed for direct threaded mounting on compatible angle grinders. Available in 4-1/2″ and selected 5″ configurations, depending on RCD grade and profile.
7/8" ARBOR
Glass-fibre backing for standard 7/8″ arbor mounting. A good choice where a conventional flap-disc mounting format is preferred.
3" QUICK CHANGE
Compact RCD format for smaller tools, tighter work areas, and applications where maneuverability matters. Available in ME and CO finishing grades.
Where RCD Fits the Process
RCD is designed for applications where material removal and surface refinement need to happen with greater control and fewer abrasive changes.
Weld Seam Blending
Blend light weld seams while refining the surrounding surface toward the required finish.
Edge Breaking
Soften and refine sharp edges while maintaining better control over the finished profile.
Surface Refinement
Improve surface roughness and create a more uniform appearance after grinding.
Grinding-Line Removal
Refine coarse grinding marks and transition the surface toward a finer finish.
Light Deburring
Remove light burrs while blending the worked area in the same process.
Pre-Polish Preparation
Prepare surfaces for subsequent polishing by refining scratches and improving consistency.
SEE RCD ON THE TOOL
See how the RCD works through grinding, blending, and surface refinement in a real application. The combined abrasive construction helps the operator control the transition from material removal to the required finish.
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