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Sanders and Polishers

When you need to dress back the edge or the surface of a laminate or sandwich panel, these tools are the most effective and are selected based on the level of material removal required and level of surface finish.

All the kits are supplied with a selection of abrasives that are suited to a range of composite materials.

The extracted tools are very effective at dust capture at source to make for a clean working environment.


If you would like to know how to use these tools most effectively, our course DMSC57 covers all you need to know

DMP0132
50mm / 2” Disc Sander Kit

A versatile disc sander that has variable speed and can be used for quick and aggresive material removal through to blending and surface finishing.

The 3M Roloc silica carbide abrasive discs allow agressive material removal from edges and surfaces.  The 3M Roloc surface conditioning discs allow for blending and surface finishing depending on the grade used.


Ideal for dust free sanding of vertical, sloped and horizontal surfaces and edges and is suitable for production and on-site sanding activities and repair activities.

The 50mm/2" disc combined with the 75mm/3" vacuum shroud provides dust free sanding operations with d
ust capture at source when combined with our portable dust extractors.  The vacuum shroud supplied can be trimmed back to suit the parts being worked.


  • Course to fine material removal from edges and surfaces over a range of materials
  • 298W / 0.4hp air motor with gearless system to extend life and minimise servicing
  • Variable speed up to 25,000 rpm
  • Lever control with safety lock
  • Easy to control right angle drive
  • Supported vacuum swivel joint providing freedom of movement
  • Swivel airline joint and male hi-flow airline connector
  • 2” and 3” vacuum shrouds for optimum dust capture
  • Trimmable 3" vacuum shroud
  • Selection of 3M Roloc abrasive discs and surface conditioning discs suitable for use with composite

While we update our website, please contact us for latest prices.
Sanding advanced composite materials
Prices stated are our discounted Payment on Order/Website Prices.  List prices are between 5-9% higher.

DMP0133
75mm / 3” Orbital Sander Kit

A variable speed random orbital sander used for the blending of surfaces and fine surface finishing.

The small orbit and contact area, c
ombined with Mirka mesh abrasives, provides dust free sanding operations with dust capture at source when combined with our portable dust extractors.

Ideal for dust free sanding of vertical surfaces and edges and is suitable for
production and on-site sanding activities.

  • Hi Vac random orbital sander
  • 186W / 0.25hp air motor with motor seals and bearings arranged to protect the tool from sanding residue to extend life and minimise servicing
  • Variable speed up to 12,000 rpm
  • Palm operated variable speed
  • Speed restrictor for optimum control
  • 2.5mm orbit for fine material removal and finishing of surfaces
  • OR 5mm orbit for medium material removal and finishing of surfaces
  • 75mm / 3” diameter hook face backing pad suitable for mesh abrasives
  • Backing pad weight-mated to the tool to ensure low vibration and smooth finishes
  • Supported vacuum swivel joint providing freedom of movement
  • Swivel airline joint and male hi-flow airline connector
  • Selection of Mirka mesh abrasive discs suitable for use with composite materials


While we update our website, please contact us for latest prices.
Orbital sander for composites
Prices stated are our discounted Payment on Order/Website Prices.  List prices are between 5-9% higher.

DMP0134
125mm / 5” Orbital Sander Kit

A variable speed random orbital sander used for the course material removal, blending of surfaces and fine surface finishing.

The range of orbits and larger contact area, combined with Mirka mesh abrasives, provides dust free sanding operations with dust capture at source when combined with our portable dust extractors.

Ideal for dust free sanding of horizontal and sloped surfaces and is suitable for production and on-site sanding activities.


  • Lightweight random orbital sander
  • 186W / 0.25hp air motor with motor seals and bearings arranged to protect the tool from sanding residue to extend life and minimise servicing
  • Palm operated variable speed
  • Speed restrictor for optimum control
  • 2.5mm orbit for fine material removal and surface finishing 
  • OR 5mm orbit for medium material removal and surface finishing
  • OR 10mm orbit for coarse material removal from surfaces
  • 125mm / 5” diameter hook face backing pad suitable for mesh abrasives
  • Backing pad weight-mated to the tool to ensure low vibration and smooth finishes
  • Supported vacuum swivel joint providing freedom of movement
  • Swivel airline joint and male hi-flow airline connector
  • Selection of Mirka mesh abrasive discs suitable for use with composite materials
While we update our website, please contact us for latest prices.
Dark matter composites sanding tools
Prices stated are our discounted Payment on Order/Website Prices.  List prices are between 5-9% higher.

DMP0140
Belt & Disc Sander/Die Grinder/Drill Kit

Belt Sander
A versatile belt sander that has variable speed and can be used for quick and aggresive material removal through to fine finishing of edge of parts for laminate and sandwich panels.

The silica carbide abrasive belts allow agressive material removal from edges.  The surface conditioning belts allow for blending and edge finishing depending on the grade used.

Die Grinder

The belt drive can be removed and fitted with the die grinding head
included in the kit to turn the tool into a right angled die grinder that can be used with diamond burrs for material removal.

Disc Sander
When fitted with the 50mm/2" roloc holder also provided in the kit, it becomes a versatile disc sander
.

High Speed Drill
The belt drive
can be removed and fitted with the drill chuck included in the kit to turn the tool into a high speed, low torque drill that is suited to drilling holes up to 6mm / 1/4" in diameter with no de-lamination.


  • Flexible tool suited for coarse to fine material removal from edges and surfaces and drilling of small holes
  • Variable speed up to 25,000 rpm
  • 450mm / 18” belt sander with set of 3 contact arms suitable for use with 6, 12 & 19mm (1/4”, 1/2” & 3/4”) wide belts
  • Easy to control right angle drive
  • Swivel airline joint and male hi-flow airline connector
  • Selection of abrasive belts and surface conditioning belts suitable for use with composites
  • Die grinding head with ¼” and 6mm collets
  • 50mm / 2" Roloc disc holder
  • Selection of abrasive discs and surface conditioning discs suitable for use with composites
  • 1/4"mm chuck for high speed, low torque drilling

While we update our website, please contact us for latest prices.
Sanding and grinding composites
Prices stated are our discounted Payment on Order/Website Prices.  List prices are between 5-9% higher.

DMP0142
75mm / 3" Polisher & Orbital Sander Kit

A variable speed polisher used for fine surface finishing of resin, painted and gel coated surfaces.

Orbital sanding head included in the kit to allow for use as a random orbital sander also.


  • 186W / 0.25hp air motor
  • Palm operated variable speed up to 2,400 rpm
  • Speed restrictor for optimum control
  • 75mm / 3” diameter rigid hook face backing pad
  • Swivel airline joint and male hi-flow airline connector
  • Set of 3 polishing bonnets, cloth, wool and foam pad
  • Finesse polishing creme and liquid compounds suitable for use with composite materials
  • Removable orbital sanding head with 5mm orbit for medium material removal and surface finishing
  • Selection of abrasives for use with composite materials
While we update our website, please contact us for latest prices.
Polishing & sanding composites
Prices stated are our discounted Payment on Order/Website Prices.  List prices are between 5-9% higher.

If you would like to know how to use these tools most effectively, our course DMSC57 covers all you need to know
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15th -19th May 2023 - DMSC51

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