RUPES polishing pad selection matrix

Technical selection reference for RUPES polishing pads, separating the 180 mm SMARTFIX double-sided rotary pads from the D-A COARSE 9.XW wool sizes. The matrix preserves code, material, diameter, colour and intended correction stage so the family is not treated as one interchangeable SKU.

Record type	Product-family technical reference
Manufacturer	RUPES
Families	SMARTFIX double-sided and D-A COARSE 9.XW
SMARTFIX diameter	180 mm / 7 in
SMARTFIX connector	Double-sided SMARTFIX rotary connection
SMARTFIX models	9.DSW180HH, 9.DSF180HH, 9.DSF180MM, 9.DSF180SS
D-A COARSE models	9.XW80H, 9.XW130H, 9.XW160H
D-A COARSE diameters	80, 130 and 160 mm
Processes	Cutting, refinement and final finishing

SMARTFIX 180 mm double-sided range

9.DSW180HH	Twisted wool; blue/white; 180 mm (7 in); pack of 1; heavy correction.
9.DSF180HH	Coarse waffle foam; blue; 180 mm (7 in); pack of 1; defect and sanding-mark removal.
9.DSF180MM	Fine waffle foam; yellow; 180 mm (7 in); pack of 1; refinement and balanced correction/finish.
9.DSF180SS	Ultra-fine waffle foam; white; 180 mm (7 in); pack of 1; haze and micro-marring removal, high-gloss finishing.

D-A COARSE wool size identifiers

These diameter-coded wool pads belong to the D-A COARSE range and should not be substituted for the 180 mm SMARTFIX double-sided connection.

9.XW80H	80 mm
9.XW130H	130 mm
9.XW160H	160 mm

Pad construction and process effect

Twisted wool provides the most aggressive material-removal position in the listed SMARTFIX group.
Coarse blue foam targets significant defects and sanding marks.
Fine yellow foam moves the process toward refinement while retaining correction capability.
Ultra-fine white foam is intended for the final gloss stage and light surface defects.
The waffle face reduces full-area contact and helps limit heat accumulation during rotary movement; it does not remove the need to control speed, pressure and dwell.

Selection and use

Match the pad code to the machine connection before mounting; SMARTFIX pads require the corresponding double-sided rotary connector.
Choose pad diameter to suit the backing or drive system and the workpiece geometry.
Pair correction stage, compound and pad condition; a contaminated pad can reintroduce defects.
Prime and clean pads according to the process plan, and replace pads with torn foam, damaged wool or insecure connectors.
Use test sections to establish speed, pressure, number of passes and surface-temperature limits for the actual coating.