EMERY EQUIVALENCES
Carbinite offers five standard emery equivalences that can be customized for your application.
![](https://www.carbinite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Grade-W-close-crop.jpg)
GRADE W
Smooth finish for sliding
Thickness: | .0007″ |
Tolerance: | +/- .0003″ |
Grit: | Smooth |
![](https://www.carbinite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grade-1-close-crop.jpg)
GRADE 1
Fine texture for collets and jaws
Thickness: | .003″ |
Tolerance: | +/- .001″ |
Grit: | 180 |
![](https://www.carbinite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grade-2-close-crop.jpg)
GRADE 2
Dies, collets, grippers
Thickness: | .006″ |
Tolerance: | +/- .0015″ |
Grit: | 100 |
![](https://www.carbinite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grade-3-close-crop.jpg)
GRADE 3
More aggressive for grippers
Thickness: | .010″ |
Tolerance: | +/- .0025″ |
Grit: | 60 |
![](https://www.carbinite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/grade-4-close-crop.jpg)
GRADE 4
Rough for castings and safety
Thickness: | .020″ |
Tolerance: | +/- .005″ |
Grit: | 36 |