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Roloc is a 3M trade name for their quick lock stud system. The term is now widely used across the trade to describe any disc or pad using the same quarter-turn threaded stud geometry. Quick lock is the generic description. Products from multiple manufacturers listed on PartsForMachines follow this same stud pattern, so a quick lock flap disc or sanding disc from one brand will typically seat on a compatible backing pad from another, provided the diameter matches.

Flap discs carry a zirconia or aluminium oxide abrasive grain and suit aggressive material removal, weld blending, and heavy deburring on steel or aluminium. Non-woven discs use a fibrous web impregnated with abrasive and are better suited to surface conditioning, light blending, and preparation work where you need a consistent scratch pattern without removing base material. Match the disc type to the stage of the job rather than simply the material.

Backing pads are threaded to suit specific spindle sizes. The most common in UK trade use are 5/8 inch UNC for angle grinders and M10 for smaller machines. Check your grinder's spindle thread before ordering. Pad diameter also needs to match or undercut the disc diameter you intend to run. If you are unsure which pad suits your tool, use Ask Simon on the relevant product page for an instant fitment check.

Products are listed individually and in manufacturer pack configurations. Where you need larger quantities, specific grit assortments, or a combination of disc types not shown as a bundle, contact the team directly by WhatsApp 07754288583 or email [email protected] and they will confirm what can be arranged.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase, in original packaging, on orders delivered within the United Kingdom. For damaged-on-arrival items, report within 24 hours with photographs to [email protected] — we will typically arrange collection and replacement at no cost to you. For parts that don't fit your machine, the Fit Guarantee covers a hassle-free return at no cost. For buyer's remorse — you've changed your mind or ordered the wrong item, email us first to obtain a Return Merchandise Number; a restocking fee may apply. Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the return is inspected.

Delivery time depends on the product, your destination, and availability — the estimated time for any item appears on the product page, and 'Check where we deliver' confirms coverage for your postcode before you order. Next-day delivery is available on most products; the option appears at checkout when applicable. We deliver across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Use the country selector at checkout to confirm coverage and delivery options for your destination.

Quick Lock Products

Quick lock discs, backing pads, flap discs, and surface conditioning products share one defining feature: a threaded stud or mating pad that locks the abrasive onto the tool in a quarter-turn, cutting swap time to seconds during production work. Trade buyers in bodyshops, fabrication, and general metalworking lean on this system wherever abrasive changes happen repeatedly through a shift. PartsForMachines is the Authorised Distributor and Seller for these products, listing the full range across seven categories: Quick Lock Accessory Packs, Quick Lock Backing Pads, Quick Lock Bristle Brushes, Quick Lock Flap Discs, Quick Lock Non-Woven Discs, Quick Lock Poly Discs, and Quick Lock Sanding Discs. Each category is scoped to a specific abrasive type and task, from coarse material removal with flap discs through to surface finishing with non-woven and poly discs. Abracs lines account for the quick lock products in this section. Choosing the right product comes down to three factors: the substrate (steel, aluminium, painted panels, composites), the finish required (strip, blend, or final preparation), and the backing pad already fitted to the tool. Roloc-pattern pads and quick lock discs follow a common stud geometry, but grain type and disc diameter still need to match the job. If the fitment is unclear, use Ask Simon on the relevant product page for an instant fitment check. For quantities, pack configurations, or products not currently listed, contact the team by WhatsApp 07754288583 or email [email protected] and they will confirm what is available to order.