{"product_id":"elite-series-80-grit-double-segment-black-soft-concrete","title":"Elite Series - 80 Grit Double Segment Black Soft Concrete","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Fine-grit metal-bond grinding segment for transitional work\u003c\/strong\u003e — 80 grit sits at the end of the metal-bond progression, refining the scratch pattern left by coarser grits (16, 25, 30, 50) and preparing the slab for transitional and resin polishing pads. Removes the deeper score lines from earlier passes while leaving a uniform surface ready for the next polishing stage.\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. At 80 grit specifically, the smoother scratch profile from a double segment translates directly into less work for the resin polishing stage that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Engineered for soft concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft concrete (typically under 2,500 PSI, Mohs 3–4) is highly abrasive and wears diamonds out fast. The black color code in Simiron's Elite range designates a hard metal bond, which holds the diamonds in place longer to give usable tool life on an abrasive slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Counterintuitive but correct: hard bond on soft concrete, soft bond on hard concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e — using the wrong bond on a soft slab causes premature wear and burns through tooling budget. Black sits one step below orange in bond hardness: use black for standard soft concrete, step up to orange when the slab is exceptionally soft or abrasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Premium tier in the metal-bond range\u003c\/strong\u003e — Elite Series tooling carries higher diamond concentration and stricter QC tolerances than entry-level segments, delivering more consistent cut depth and longer usable life on commercial-volume work. The double-segment configuration compounds that value by extending the runtime per shoe, making this the higher-ROI choice for contractors running enough volume to justify the slightly higher per-unit cost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simiron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52141675086105,"sku":"40013097","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9803\/7273\/files\/e55ccea2-45a5-4369-97e6-59e365597100.jpg?v=1777486349","url":"https:\/\/shop.simiron.com\/products\/elite-series-80-grit-double-segment-black-soft-concrete","provider":"Simiron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}