In recent tests against a leading competitor, Hermes VC154 LL P240 discs gave 240% performance with regards to total stock removed and 80% longer life with regards to sanding time.

For more detailed information on the test results or if you have any questions, please contact the office on 01698 748290 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GUIDELINES - SANDING SOLID SURFACE SUBSTRATES WITH HERMES ORBITAL SANDER

Stage 1

Remove major defects using Hermes VC154 Long-life velour multihole P120 grit discs.

Use dry with dust extraction.

Stage 2

Remove all previous sanding marks with Hermes VC154 Long-life velour multihole P180 grit discs.

Use dry with dust extraction.

Stage 3

Remove all previous sanding marks with Hermes VC154 Long-life velour multihole P240 grit discs.

Use dry with dust extraction.

Stage 4

Remove all previous sanding marks with Hermes VC154 Long-life velour multihole P320 grit discs.

Use dry with dust extraction.

Stage 5

Remove all previous sanding marks with Hermes VC154 Long-life velour multihole P500 grit discs.

Use dry with dust extraction.  Clean surface.

Stage 6

Use Hermes P360 FINENET velour discs with light water spray.

Use without dust extraction.

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 01698 748290 or via email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or require further information on Hermes Performance Abrasives.

The Hermes Orbital Sander is ideal for the sanding of lacquer, primer, filler and general purpose sanding and offers the following key benefits: -

• Optimum Handling – Provided by ergonomically shaped non slip handle.
• Curved alloy steel lever – To guarantee accurate switching on and off, even under extreme conditions.
• Additional security bolt – Prevents unintentional activation of the sander, increasing working security in accordance with EU security regulations EN792-8: 2001.
• Perfect machine control – Compressed air rate accurately controlled by a high performance valve.
• Speed can be set exactly – By manual speed control “on the fly” while working.
• Long Life bearings – Assured by new AirShield technology which protects the ball bearing from dirt and loss of lubricant
• 2 Directional load possible – As a result of long life, dual row, deep groove ball bearings which can simultaneously absorb axial and radical loads.
• Optimum dust extraction – From precisely-weighted Hermes backing pads and sturdy extraction dome.
• Long, maintenance-free working – Assured low vibration high performance rotor motor with a high degree of efficiency and low air consumption.

 Each Random Orbital Kit includes:

• 1xVEL-Backing pad Multihole, medium
• 15xVelour backed discs VC151 Longlife, multihole
• 1xAir inlet (compressed air inlet) Ø1/4”
• 1x Dust extraction adapter, Ø 1”
• 1x Precision engineering oil

Discs

Hermes discs are available in various hole configurations and in a wide range of grits to suit most applications.

VC154 Longlife VEL Discs (No Holes) in P240 & P320 are readily available from stock.

 Performance

Recent performance tests against their closest competitor confirmed Hermes offer substantial benefits such as: -

• Twice the life
• Improved stock removal
• Less changeovers

For further information on the Hermes range, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01698 748290 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

JIT Industrial Products Ltd, are the Scottish Distributors for Hermes Abrasives.  Martyn Abbots, Hermes Technical Manager recently accompanied Nigel on visits to key accounts to discuss the benefits of Hermes Abrasives and in particular the recent performance results proving that Hermes discs offer twice the life, improved stock removal and less changeovers compared with one of their leading competitors.

For details of the performance statistics or to arrange a trial of Hermes abrasives, please contact us on 01698 748290 or via email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.