{
  "title": "RUPES D-A MEDIUM Wool Polishing Pad · 9.NW M Series Guide",
  "kind": "reference",
  "company": "RUPES",
  "category": "Pads, buffs & polishing cloths",
  "parameters": {
    "Series": "9.NW M",
    "Pad type": "Medium wool polishing pad",
    "Application": "Moderate-defect removal and finishing",
    "Tool type": "Dual-action polishers",
    "Foam backing": "Yellow, flexible",
    "Wool fibre length": "15 mm",
    "Available diameters": "80 mm; 130 mm; 160 mm",
    "Variant count": "3"
  },
  "summary": "The D-A MEDIUM 9.NW M family is a yellow-backed wool polishing-pad range for dual-action machines and moderate-defect correction. All three diameters use a uniform 15 mm wool-fibre length, with machine compatibility defined separately for the 80, 130 and 160 mm variants.",
  "sections": [
    {
      "heading": "Construction and process role",
      "body": "The range combines soft, flexible wool with a compliant yellow foam support. The foam helps the face follow curves and contours, while the consistent 15 mm fibre length supports moderate correction followed by a refined finish."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Variant and polisher compatibility",
      "rows": [
        [
          "9.NW80M",
          "80 mm · LHR75E, LTA75, LHR75"
        ],
        [
          "9.NW130M",
          "130 mm · LHR15, LK900E, LHR12E, LTA125"
        ],
        [
          "9.NW160M",
          "160 mm · LHR21, LK900E"
        ]
      ]
    },
    {
      "heading": "Selection and operating checks",
      "items": [
        "Select the diameter listed for the polisher and backing-plate system; do not infer interchangeability from nominal tool size alone.",
        "Centre the pad on the backing plate before starting and verify full hook engagement.",
        "Prime the wool evenly, then use a test section to confirm correction and finish.",
        "Clean spent residue from the fibres between sections and replace a pad with damaged foam or backing."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "updated_at": "2026-10-14 10:40:35"
}