KLINGSPOR

Klingspor was founded in Haiger, Germany, where its global headquarters remains today. The company also operates a major U.S. facility in Hickory, North Carolina. Products sold in North America are manufactured to the same stringent quality standards as those produced at the German facility.

Klingspor manufactures sanding belts, hook-and-loop sanding discs, sanding sheets, sanding sponges, flap discs, and specialty abrasives for a wide range of hand and power sanding applications in woodworking.

Klingspor produces abrasives across a wide grit spectrum, from coarse grits used for rapid stock removal to ultra-fine grits used for final surface preparation before applying finishes. Specific grit availability depends on the product line.

Start with a grit coarse enough to remove mill marks or imperfections efficiently — often 80 or 100 grit — then progress through intermediate grits to the finish grit, typically 150–220 for most wood species before applying stain or topcoat. Visit the Infinity Tools learning center for detailed sanding guidance.

Yes. The final sanding grit and technique affect adhesion and appearance regardless of finish type. After sanding to final grit, raise the grain lightly with a damp cloth, let dry, then sand lightly with the same final grit before applying water-based finish to minimize grain raising during application.

Aluminum oxide is the most common general-purpose abrasive for wood and is cost-effective for most applications. Ceramic abrasives are sharper and fracture to expose fresh cutting edges during use, making them more aggressive and longer-lasting on hard materials or heavy stock removal tasks.

Yes. All products purchased from Infinity Tools are backed by our quality guarantee.

Yes. Infinity Tools offers price matching on qualifying products. See full terms on the price-matching page.

Store abrasive sheets and belts flat in a dry, low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight. Moisture causes the backing to wrinkle and can weaken the bond between the abrasive grain and the backing.

Shipping methods and delivery timelines are detailed on the shipping policies page.