{"product_id":"elite-series-16-grit-double-segment-blue-medium-to-hard-concrete","title":"Elite Series - 16 Grit Double Segment Blue Medium to Hard Concrete","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Most aggressive metal-bond grinding segment in the Elite line\u003c\/strong\u003e — 16 grit is the coarsest standard size, designed to tear through thick coatings, heavy mastic, epoxy overlays, glue, and badly worn or contaminated concrete surfaces in a single aggressive pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Double-segment configuration for tool life and refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e — two diamond segments per shoe create more surface contact than a single segment, extending tool life and leaving a more uniform scratch pattern. Best paired with \u003cstrong\u003elarger \/ heavier walk-behind grinders (25\" and up)\u003c\/strong\u003e where the extra contact patch helps the machine pull weight. For aggressive stock removal on smaller machines, a single-segment 16 grit cuts faster but wears out sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Engineered for medium-to-hard concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers the broad middle-to-upper range of slab hardness (typically 4,000–6,000 PSI, Mohs 5–7). The blue color code in Simiron's Elite range designates a softer metal bond, which wears away faster on purpose to keep exposing fresh diamond. On harder concrete, a hard bond would glaze and stop cutting; this softer bond keeps the diamonds active throughout the grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Counterintuitive but correct: soft bond on hard concrete, hard bond on soft concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e — using the wrong bond on a hard slab causes glazing, where the diamonds polish smooth and stop cutting entirely. If you see glazing on the job, the bond is too hard for the floor — blue is the softer option positioned between red (medium) and any extra-soft white\/grey bonds for the hardest slabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Step-zero tool for heavy prep jobs\u003c\/strong\u003e — use this before stepping up to 25 grit when the floor has thick coatings, severe surface damage, or major profile correction needs. After the 16-grit opens the floor, the typical sequence moves up through 25, 40, 80, and 100-grit metals, then into transitional and resin polishing pads. Leaving deep scratches at this stage is fine — the next grits are designed to remove them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simiron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52141674332441,"sku":"40012984","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9803\/7273\/files\/52b0d962-8f61-4294-90ba-b30d127e0795.jpg?v=1777486429","url":"https:\/\/shop.simiron.com\/products\/elite-series-16-grit-double-segment-blue-medium-to-hard-concrete","provider":"Simiron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}