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Silicon Carbide Lapping Film Product Matrix

As a more aggressive material effective for rough grinding, Silicon Carbide Lapping Film is often recommended over aluminum oxide for the first step of the fiber optic polishing process, which involves epoxy and glass fiber removal. It is effective on both single-fiber ceramic ferrules and MT ferrules but is not commonly used for final polishing steps.

Fiber Optic Center offers both ÅngströmLap® and 3M™ silicon carbide films, listed below for easy comparison based on technical specifications to help you choose the right film for your polishing equipment and application.

Part #BrandParticle
Type
SizeOrientationGrit
Size
Film
Color
Total Tape
Thickness
Surface
Roughness
Base Film
Material
Base Film
Thickness
Process
Parameters Type
PSA
Backed
Center
Hole
Bonding
Resin
SC05F403N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc0.5µmNatural (tan)85.5 ± 2.0 μm 0.17 ± 0.03 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC05F403P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc0.5µmNatural (tan)85.5 ± 2.0 μm 0.17 ± 0.03 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC05F503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc0.5µmNatural (tan)85.5 ± 2.0 μm 0.17 ± 0.03 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC05F503P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc0.5µmNatural (tan)85.5 ± 2.0 μm 0.17 ± 0.03 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC15-461X-503N3M™ 461XSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc15µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNoStandard
SC15-461X-8513N3M™ 461XSilicon Carbide8.5" x 11" (215.9mm x 279.4mm)Sheet15µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNoStandard
SC15-468X-203P3M™ 468XSilicon Carbide2" (50.8mm)Disc15µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)YesNoStandard
SC15-468X-503P3M™ 468XSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc15µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)YesNoStandard
SC16F123P50ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide12" (304.8mm)Disc16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC16F203P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide2" (50.8mm)Disc16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC16F363P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide3" x 6" (76.2mm x 152.4mm)Sheet16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC16F403N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC16F403P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC16F503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC16F503P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC16F663N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide6" x 6" (152.4mm x 152.4mm)Sheet16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC16F803N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC16F803P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC16F80H3N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoYes
SC16F913N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide9" x 11" (228.6mm x 279.4mm)Sheet16µmLavender104.0 ± 3.5 µm3.0 ± 1.5 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC1F123P50ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide12" (304.8mm)Disc1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC1F203P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide2" (50.8mm)Disc1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC1F363P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide3" x 6" (76.2mm x 152.4mm)Sheet1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC1F403N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC1F403P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC1F503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC1F503P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC1F803N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC1F803P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC1F80H3N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoYes
SC1F913N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide9" x 11" (228.6mm x 279.4mm)Sheet1µmNatural (gray)90.0 ± 2.0 µm0.20 ± 0.06 µmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC3-462X-4253N3M™ 462XSilicon Carbide4.25" (107.95mm)Disc3µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNoHarder Resin
SC3-462X-503N3M™ 462XSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNoHarder Resin
SC3-463X-503N3M™ 463XSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNoEasy breakdown resin for Multiple Push-On (MPO) connector polishing
SC3-468XY-503P3M™ 468XYSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)YesNoHarder Resin
SC3-491X-503N3M™ 491XSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmGrayFibrous polyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNo
SC3-498X-503P3M™ 498XSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmGrayFibrous polyester3 mil (75 µm)YesNo
SC30-461X-8113N3M™ 461XSilicon Carbide8" x 11" (203.2mm x 279.4mm)Sheet30µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNoStandard
SC30-461X-8513N3M™ 461XSilicon Carbide8.5" x 11" (215.9mm x 279.4mm)Sheet30µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNoStandard
SC30F123P50ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide12" (304.8mm)Disc30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC30F203P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide2" (50.8mm)Disc30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC30F273N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide2.75" (69.85mm)Disc30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC30F403N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC30F503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC30F503P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC30F663N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide6" x 6" (152.4mm x 152.4mm)Sheet30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC30F803N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC30F803P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC30F80H3N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoYes
SC30F913N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide9" x 11" (228.6mm x 279.4mm)Sheet30µmNatural (green)112.0 ± 5.0 μm4.8 ± 1.5 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC3DF503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.85 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)DFNoNo
SC3DF503P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.85 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)DFYesNo
SC3DF803P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.85 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)DFYesNo
SC3EF503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.92 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)EFNoNo
SC3EF503P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.92 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)EFYesNo
SC3F123P50ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide12" (304.8mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC3F203P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide2" (50.8mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC3F403N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC3F403P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC3F503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC3F503P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC3F663N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide6" x 6" (152.4mm x 152.4mm)Sheet3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC3F803N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC3F803P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFYesNo
SC3F80H3N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoYes
SC3F913N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide9" x 11" (228.6mm x 279.4mm)Sheet3µmNatural (green)91.0 ± 2.0 μm0.80 ± 0.25 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CFNoNo
SC40F503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc40µmNatural (blue)119.0 ± 6 μm6.9 ± 1.0 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC40F803N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc40µmNatural (blue)119.0 ± 6 μm6.9 ± 1.0 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC5-461X-503N3M™ 461XSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc5µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNoStandard
SC5-466X-503P3M™ 466XSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc5µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)YesNoMore durable resin (Type P)
SC5F123P50ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide12" (304.8mm)Disc5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC5F203P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide2" (50.8mm)Disc5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC5F403N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC5F403P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC5F503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC5F503P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC5F663N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide6" x 6" (152.4mm x 152.4mm)Sheet5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC5F803N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC5F803P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFYesNo
SC5F80H3N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoYes
SC5F913N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide9" x 11" (228.6mm x 279.4mm)Sheet5µmYellow86.5 ± 2.0 μm1.005 ± 0.265 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)AFNoNo
SC9-461X-503N3M™ 461XSilicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc9µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoNoStandard
SC9-461X-80H3N3M™ 461XSilicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc9µmGrayPolyester3 mil (75 µm)NoYesStandard
SC9T1103N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4.25" (110mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTNoNo
SC9T203P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide2" (50.8mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTYesNo
SC9T273N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide2.75" (69.85mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTNoNo
SC9T363N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide3" x 6" (76.2mm x 152.4mm)Sheet9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTNoNo
SC9T363P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide3" x 6" (76.2mm x 152.4mm)Sheet9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTYesNo
SC9T403N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTNoNo
SC9T403P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide4" (101.6mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTYesNo
SC9T503N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTNoNo
SC9T503P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide5" (127mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTYesNo
SC9T803N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTNoNo
SC9T803P100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTYesNo
SC9T80H3N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide8" (203.2mm)Disc9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTNoYes
SC9T913N100ÅngströmLap®Silicon Carbide9" x 11" (228.6mm x 279.4mm)Sheet9µmBlue92.0 ± 2.0 μm2.6 ± 0.6 μmPolyethylene terephthalate3 mil (75 µm)CTNoNo