A clean workspace is a productive workspace, and with the 3M Xtract™ sanding system, you get an abrasive solution that's ready to take care of all of your sanding projects while keeping your work area tidy and virtually dust-free. By allowing up to 97 percent of the dust created by sanding to be easily extracted, you get a cleaner and more efficient work area.

The 3M Xtract clean sanding solution features innovative abrasive disks that are designed to enhance the sanding process in basically any industry, for any material, with an improved cut-rate and longer lifespans on the abrasives themselves. Whether you're working on metal fabrication, composite sanding, or even marine and aerospace projects, 3M has you covered.

The 3M Xtract line of abrasives also features 3M's exclusive industry leading precision-shaped grain technology, built to provide improved cuts, which help prolong abrasive effectiveness, helping you save time and money, all while keeping your site clean.

With less dust being produced while sanding material away, there's less dust in the air, and less of a mess being created in the first place. That means you can create a workplace with low-exposure to dust and particulates, improving safety and productivity throughout your entire organization. Let's take a look at how it all works.

How can the right abrasive produce less dust?

By using an open-weave net structure in its Xtract line of sanding discs, 3M has created an abrasive that puts every dust particle created near a dust extraction hole. As you sand, dust is pulled through the mesh surface of an Xtract sanding disc and into a backing pad that is continuously being ventilated through a vacuum exhaust system.

The 3M Xtract clean sanding solution was designed for simplicity and convenience, giving you an easy way to prevent a mess, or additional cleaning to your worksite. And because the 3M Xract platform filters out dust that's produced, as it's created, preventing dust from spreading throughout your worksite.

These new sanding discs from 3M are constructed using a net backing, which allows for a consistent airflow to clear the materials from the backing and padding, and out of your work area through a filtered exhaust system. All of the sanding discs in the 3M Xtract family all use a hook and loop connection to make switching discs quick and easy, and with three disc options to handle a variety of materials like wood, putties, or simply just a difficult coating.

Sanding options and applications

Whether it's for metal fabrication or woodworking, the 3M Xtract clean sanding platform is designed to meet the needs of demanding industrial applications, providing an edge to any sanding efforts. With this complete system, you get options that perform well on a variety of substrates. The 3M Xtract platform features three disc options to help meet your specific needs.

All Xtract sanding discs use 3M's ceramic precision-shaped grain and a hook-and-loop backing to quickly change discs, as your project progresses.

3M Xtract Cubitron™ II Net Disc 710W

Available in grades ranging from 80+ to 320+, the Xtract Cubitron II Net Disc 710W line of products provides an industry-leading cut-rate and a long life, so you can keep working longer and cleaner.

3M Xtract Cubitron II Heavy Duty Net Disk 700W

Designed for heavier sanding needs, the 3M Xtract Cubitron II Heavy Duty Net Disc 700W line of abrasives are designed with a thicker backing to deliver a tougher, more durable sanding disc. Available in grades ranging from 80+ to 120+, these heavy duty discs will help you sand heavy duty surfaces, all while minimizing the dust produced.

3M Xtract Net Disc 310W

For a more advanced option, the 3M Xtract Net Disc 310W shares all the great features of the other Xtract discs, including the 3M precision shaped grain and breathable backing, combined with a premium aluminum oxide abrasive. Ideal for a wide range of substrates and applications, the Xtract Net Disc 310W is a great option to sand anything from metal to wood.