3M Hookit Backup Pad 05717 – 7″ Hook & Loop Sanding/Polishing Backing Pad, 5/8″-11 Thread Arbor, No-Hole Flat Face, Supports 7″–8″ Hookit Discs for Rotary Sanders/Polishers

The 3M Hookit Backup Pad 05717 is a 7-inch hook-and-loop backing pad crafted to optimize your sanding and polishing tasks. Attach this pad to your power sander or polisher (it screws onto a common 5/8″-11 threaded shaft) to create a sturdy platform for any hook-and-loop abrasive disc or buffing pad. The Hookit system’s strong grip ensures that discs stay firmly attached during use, yet peel off easily when you’re ready to switch to a different grit or a polishing pad.Key Features and Benefits:Robust Construction: Made of durable rubber, this backing pad can handle the demands of industrial sanding and polishing. It resists cracking or chunking, even at up to 3,000 RPM, giving you confidence during high-speed operation.Excellent Stability: The pad’s medium-firm density provides an ideal balance – it’s rigid enough for flat surface sanding to ensure even pressure, yet it has slight flex to conform to minor surface contours. This means you get a uniform finish without gouging.Easy Attachment: Installing the pad is straightforward: thread it onto your tool’s 5/8″-11 arbor and tighten. It stays securely mounted. When it’s time to change the pad or tool, removal is just as simple.No-Hole Design: The flat, solid face has no dust extraction holes, yielding maximum abrasive contact. It’s perfect for sanding applications where you want full coverage on the workpiece (such as auto body panels or wooden surfaces). If dust collection is needed, you can still sand with an external vacuum nozzle nearby.Versatile Usage: Pair this backup pad with 7″ or 8″ diameter Hookit discs, whether they are sanding discs for paint and rust removal, Scotch-Brite surface conditioning pads for blending, or foam compounding pads for polishing. It’s a universal solution for body shops, woodworking shops, and DIY enthusiasts upgrading their sanding setup.With the 3M 05717 Hookit Backing Pad, you’ll experience faster disc changes and reliable performance on every job. It’s an essential accessory to get the most out of your rotary sanding and polishing tools, ensuring that abrasives work effectively and surfaces come out beautifully prepared or polished.

• 7″ Hook & Loop Backing Pad: High-quality backup pad designed for use with 7-inch diameter hook-and-loop sanding or polishing discs. Firmly holds 3M Hookit discs (and other hook & loop discs) in place for consistent contact and easy disc changes.
• Standard 5/8″-11 Arbor: Fits directly onto most standard angle grinders, rotary sanders, and polishers with a 5/8″-11 threaded shaft. Ensures a secure, centered attachment so the pad spins true at high speeds (rated up to 3,000 RPM).
• Durable & Balanced Design: Constructed with tough, molded rubber that absorbs vibration and maintains its shape under pressure. Provides a stable, balanced backing that helps minimize chatter for a smoother finish on automotive and woodworking projects.
• No Vacuum Holes (Flat Face): Solid face pad with no dust holes, maximizing surface contact with the disc. Ideal for applications where full sanding coverage is needed. (Can be used with external vacuum systems if dust collection is required, since the pad itself has no perforations.)
• Quick Disc Changes: Utilizes the 3M Hookit hook-and-loop system, allowing you to swap out abrasive discs or conditioning pads in seconds. Boosts productivity – change grits or go from sanding to polishing without fumbling with adhesives or tools.