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Characteristics & Recommended Applications
The following characteristics should be considered when determining the Tripoli product that would provide the desired properties for the application:
- possesses a natural characteristic of friability, regardless of the size of the particle.
- particles break down or crumble into smaller particles as they are being applied.
- larger Tripoli particles will cut a surface when first applied. As the particles break down into smaller sizes, they begin to polish or color the finished item
- the larger the particle size, the more aggressive cut resulting in little polish or color. The smaller the particle size, the less cut and more polish or color will result.
- Cream Tripoli is a softer material than Rose Tripoli.
- Rose will always have more cut and less polish ability than Cream.
- Both will produce the same result but Cream will always be less aggressive.
- Item to be buffed or polished will dictate the Tripoli product applied. Review the American Tripoli Product Recommendation chart below for appropriate uses.
American Tripoli Product Recommendation Chart
| PRODUCT |
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT |
USES |
LOADING LEVEL*(%) |
ONCE GROUND |
High Cut (aggressive) |
Metal Finishing
Chrome, aluminum and light stainless, pots, pans, bumpers and wheels |
Varies
Typically 40-60
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DOUBLE GROUND
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Medium Cut (slight color) |
Metal Finishing
Chrome, aluminum, stainless, pots, pans, faucets, bumpers, wheels, etc.
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40-60
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AIR FLOAT |
Low Cut (higher color) |
Metal Finishing
Fine polish, usually used after Once Ground or Double Ground |
Lapidary
Polishing minerals and rocks
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PREMIUM
R-45 & C-45
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Light Cut (high color)
Very Light Cut (very high color) |
Metal & Metal Substitute Finishing
Polish and finish, light soft metals, paints, plastics |
40-60
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R-30 & C-30
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Extremely Light Cut (mirror color)
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Metal Finishing
Very soft metals, aluminum, stainless, chrome, brass, paints such as picture frames, small ornament pieces, display metals, coins, etc.
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40-60
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R-15 & C-15
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Least Cut (finest mirror color)
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Plastics/Polymers
Used in polyolefin purging compounds. Also used as a less abrasive, higher impact and flexural strength producing silica mineral in molded epoxy compounds
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20-40 |
Trifil
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Friction Agent
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Friction Products
Scouring agent in blocks, pads and shoes |
50-100 | * Loading levels shown are those more frequently encountered. Specific recommendations are shown in the American Tripoli Product Book – Formulations section.
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