When you’re in the middle of a job, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your abrasives are up to the task.
That’s where SEM Products – a PPG business unit – steps in. Their new SEM Gold and SEM Scuff performance abrasives are purpose-built for day-in, day-out sanding and finishing, giving tradespeople simple, reliable options without breaking the budget. Every product in the new SEM abrasives range delivers consistent, high-quality performance, but each is tailored for a specific role in the workshop.
SEM Gold abrasives
Still using old-school abrasives for prep work, paint removal, or sanding primer? It might be time for an upgrade. SEM Gold abrasives are made with premium aluminium oxide grains, a durable resin bond, and a flexible latex-coated paper base. This means they cut quickly, last longer, and handle even aggressive sanding jobs.
The lineup includes 150mm grip discs in 15-hole and PSA no-hole styles. The 15-hole versions, available from coarse P40 grit right through to ultra-fine P800 grit, are designed for orbital sanders and to maximise dust extraction. The hook-and-loop backing makes swapping them out quick and easy, while the open-coat, load-resistant surface reduces clogging for smoother cutting control.
The no-hole 150mm option uses a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) backing for a firm hold and easy changeover, which is perfect when you need an uninterrupted, flat sanding surface. Available grits include P80, P120, and P240.
Rounding out the Gold range are Perforated Grip Rolls, ideal for block or hand sanding. They come in two roll sizes, 70mm x 12m and 115mm x 12m, and both come in four popular grits: P80, P120, P180, and P240.
SEM Scuff abrasives
Some areas simply won’t fit a power tool, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be prepped properly. SEM Scuff abrasives excel in tight corners, curves, and intricate profiles, making them a go-to for scuffing finishes before painting.
The flexible non-woven fibre construction bends to awkward shapes without tearing or rusting, which is a big advantage over steel wool, and the open-web structure resists clogging, so you can keep working without interruption.
The range includes three practical options to suit a range of jobs. The 152mm x 230mm Scourer Pad in maroon comes in a very fine P360 grit and is great for hand sanding. The 150mm Scourer Disc, in P360 grit (maroon) and ultra-fine P800 grit (grey), works for both hand sanding and orbital machines. And the 115mm x 10m Scourer Roll, also in P360 and P800 grits, can be cut to whatever length suits the job.
What SEM have nailed in their new performance abrasive product range is cost-effective simplicity and versatility. They are ready-to-go solutions that perform across common workshop tasks.
Please contact your local PPG Distributor for more details on SEM performance abrasives, including SEM Gold and SEM Scuff product ranges.