Apparatus for use with automated abrading equipment

Abstract

An adapter and abrasive articles for use with automated abrading equipment. The adapter includes a first surface for the releasable mounting of abrasive articles, such as those mounted with releasable adhesive, and a second surface for releasable mounting to automated equipment. The second surface may contain hook and/or loop like structures or other non-adhesive based mounting mechanisms, and the adapter may include magnetic material. Abrasive articles are also disclosed that include magnetic material and/or sections with both hook and loop like structures.

1 . An adapter for use with automated abrading equipment, comprising: 
 a first material configured to form a first mounting face of a first type adapted for releasably mounting to automated abrading equipment; and    a second material configured to form a second mounting face of a second type that is different from said first type, said second material being coupled to said first material and adapted for releasably mounting to an abrasive article; and    wherein said first and second mounting faces are disposed outwardly and in generally opposite directions from one another.