Elite Series - 80 Grit Double Segment Red Medium Concrete

- Fine-grit metal-bond grinding segment for transitional work — 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.

- Double-segment configuration for tool life and refinement — 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 larger / heavier walk-behind grinders (25" and up) 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.

- Engineered for medium concrete — 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.

- The default choice when slab hardness is unknown — 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.

- Premium tier in the metal-bond range — 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.