{"product_id":"elite-series-16-grit-single-segment-red-medium-concrete","title":"Elite Series - 16 Grit Single 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- Single-segment configuration for maximum cutting speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single segment per shoe creates less surface contact than a double, which means \u003cstrong\u003efaster cutting speed and more aggressive material removal\u003c\/strong\u003e at the trade-off of shorter tool life. Recommended for grinders 25\" and smaller, and the go-to choice anytime aggressive stock removal matters more than tool longevity.\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","brand":"Simiron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52141676495129,"sku":"40013325","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9803\/7273\/files\/02c1df35-bc94-47a8-9639-3578e30257ac.jpg?v=1777486147","url":"https:\/\/shop.simiron.com\/products\/elite-series-16-grit-single-segment-red-medium-concrete","provider":"Simiron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}