Zirconia discs and buffing pads, split into two disc ranges and sized for three specific machines. Professional discs cover Festool sanders (152mm, 8+1 holes) and Bona Edge-compatible edgers (178mm, without holes). Endurance discs are the step-up option for the same 178mm Bona Edge fitting, this time with a centre hole. A separate 202mm range fits Lagler Trio machines. Buffing pads round out the range in four colours for 407mm buffers. Call 020 8830 9785 if you're not certain which disc your machine takes.
Professional vs Endurance: what the difference actually is
Both ranges are zirconia cloth discs sized for the same 178mm Bona Edge-compatible fitting, so the choice isn't about which machine they fit, it's about hole pattern and, generally, expected disc life. Professional discs come without holes, while Endurance discs have a centre hole and extend the grit range up to 120, one step finer than Professional's 100 grit ceiling. If your edging routine runs through to a finer finishing grit on the same disc size, Endurance covers that extra step where Professional stops short.
| Range |
Machine fit |
Hole pattern |
Grit range |
| Professional (152mm) |
Festool |
8+1 holes |
40–120 |
| Professional (178mm) |
Bona Edge and compatible |
No holes |
24–100 |
| Endurance (178mm) |
Bona Edge and compatible |
Centre hole |
24–120 |
| 202mm range |
Lagler Trio |
No hole, Velcro |
40–120 |
Matching grit to machine size
Each machine size has its own grit spread rather than one universal range across the board: the 152mm Festool discs run 40 through 120, the 178mm discs (both Professional and Endurance) cover the widest span from 24 up, and the 202mm Lagler Trio discs run 40 to 120. If a job needs a genuinely coarse starting grit below 40, that points toward the 178mm range specifically rather than the Festool or Lagler Trio sizes.
Buffing pads
Separate from the sanding discs, Blanko's cleaning and buffing pads fit 407mm buffers and come in four colours, packs of five per box, used for maintenance and finish work rather than material removal.
FAQ
What's the practical difference between Professional and Endurance discs if they fit the same machine? Hole pattern is the main one, Endurance has a centre hole where Professional doesn't, and Endurance's grit range extends one step finer to 120. Beyond that, both are zirconia cloth discs built for the same 178mm Bona Edge fitting.
Can I use a 178mm disc on a Lagler Trio machine? No, Lagler Trio takes its own 202mm sizing, a 178mm disc won't fit correctly regardless of hole pattern.
Why do the grit ranges differ between the 152mm and 178mm discs? It reflects how each machine size and disc range is typically used, the 178mm range covers the broadest span, including the coarsest grits, while 152mm Festool discs start from a somewhat higher minimum grit.
Do the buffing pad colours indicate different abrasiveness? Generally yes across most buffing pad ranges, though it's worth checking the specific product listing or asking us to confirm which of Blanko's four colours suits your maintenance task.
