Professional Wet & Dry Sandpaper Rolls for Fine Finishing
The Hermes WS Flex 18 C abrasive roll is a high-performance wet & dry sandpaper designed for precision finishing where control and flexibility are essential.
Unlike wider abrasive rolls or full sheets, the 25mm format allows you to:
- Wrap around cylindrical parts
- Access tight internal areas
- Sand intricate shapes with precision
This makes it particularly popular in engineering, woodturning, and automotive finishing applications.
Looking for heavy-duty abrasive?
Try Hermes RB 346 J-Flex Cloth Backed Aluminium Oxide Rolls for aggressive sanding
Why Use Wet & Dry Sandpaper Rolls?
Silicon carbide is ideal for fine finishing applications due to its:
- Sharp cutting edges → clean, uniform scratch pattern
- Brittle structure → continuously exposes fresh cutting edges
- Compatibility with wet sanding → reduces clogging and heat
When used wet, these rolls also:
- Improve surface quality
- Extend abrasive life
- Reduce dust and loading
Compared to standard sandpaper sheets, abrasive rolls offer:
- Greater flexibility for wrapping around components
- Precision control in tight or detailed areas
- Reduced waste with tear-to-length usage
- Improved efficiency in workshop environments
Wet & dry abrasives are also available in sheet form
Browse Starcke Matador Wet & Dry Sheets for fine finishing
Typical Applications
Ideal for a wide range of finishing and polishing tasks:
- Lathe Work & Woodturning – Sanding spindles and curved surfaces
- Metal Finishing – Refining shafts, tubes, and components
- Automotive Work – Fine sanding of paint and clear coat
- Workshop Use – General-purpose precision sanding
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hermes |
| Product Code | WS Flex 18 C |
| Abrasive Type | Silicon Carbide |
| Backing | Flexible Waterproof C-Paper |
| Roll Size | 25mm x 50m |
| Available Grits | P800, P1000 |
| Use | Wet & Dry |
Recommended Products
For best results, use these rolls as part of a progressive sanding system:
For Heavy Material Removal
Start with cloth-backed abrasives (emery rolls) from Hermes for durability and aggressive sanding
For Fine Finishing
Use these wet & dry silicon carbide rolls to refine the surface
For Mirror Polishing
Finish with Micro-Mesh cushioned abrasive rolls or micron polishing sheets from 3M for ultra-fine results
This progression ensures a consistent, high-quality finish at every stage.








