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Platens/Platen Storage

Platens, Standard Platens are used with adhesive backed discs, double sided adhesive discs and disc holding bands, or when converting to a magnetic platen using magnetic bases. Magnetic Platens combine a standard aluminum platen with a cross-hatched magnetic surface for maximum flatness and adherence.
 
Platen Storage Durable aluminum cabinet accommodates up to ten (10) aluminum trays/shelves (reversible) for storage of platens, discs or cloths.
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Platens

Standard aluminum platens are precision lapped parallel, then hard anodized for maximum wear resistance. They are used with adhesive backed discs, double sided adhesive discs and a combination of non-adhesive discs and paper holding bands.

Magnetic platens combine a standard aluminum platen with a cross-hatched magnetic surface for maximum flatness and adherence. Only one platen is needed throughout the grinding and polishing process, allowing all magnetic system cloths/abrasive discs or ferromagnetic discs to be utilized.

Platen Storage

This durable aluminum cabinet accommodates up to 10 aluminum trays/shelves (reversible) for storage of platens, discs or cloths up to 12" (305 mm) diameter. The hinged, clear plastic door with magnetic lock prevents dust contamination. Five (5) trays are included.