{"product_id":"elite-series-16-grit-double-segment-red-medium-concrete","title":"Elite Series - 16 Grit Double Segment Red Medium 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 concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e — medium-hardness concrete (typically 3,000–5,000 PSI, Mohs 5–6) is the most common slab type found on commercial and residential floors. The red color code in Simiron's Elite range designates a medium metal bond, balanced for this hardness to give steady cutting speed without premature wear or diamond glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- The default choice when slab hardness is unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e — most contractors start here on a new job and switch to the harder (black, orange) or softer (blue) bond only if testing or visible wear shows the medium bond isn't matched to the floor. Run a Mohs scratch test before committing to a full set if accuracy matters.\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\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReady for the next one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simiron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52141674594585,"sku":"40013028","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9803\/7273\/files\/958fecfe-ff47-481d-a906-b5d9d45ed415.jpg?v=1777486404","url":"https:\/\/shop.simiron.com\/products\/elite-series-16-grit-double-segment-red-medium-concrete","provider":"Simiron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}