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Rupes Skorpio 6" Velcro Backing Plate

Rupes Skorpio 6" Velcro Backing Plate

Rupes Skorpio 6" Velcro Backing Plate
981.500 | Rupes 6" Skorpio Velcro Backing Plate.<br/><br/>Side-loaded vacuum slots help to scoop up sanding debris from the surface.<br/><br/>This is a direct replacement for the factory supplied 6" unit. Fits all versions and series of Rupes 6" Skorpio Palm Sanders RH1, RH2, and RH3 series machines.<br/><br/>Actual diameter is 5-13/16". Weight is 129-132 grams.<br/><br/>981.500 | Rupes 6" Skorpio Velcro Backing Plate.<br/><br/>Picture of its face.<br/><br/>This is a direct replacement for the factory supplied 6" unit. Fits all versions and series of Rupes 6" Skorpio Palm Sanders RH1, RH2, and RH3 series machines.<br/><br/>Actual diameter is 5-13/16". Weight is 129-132 grams.<br/><br/>981.500 | Rupes 6" Skorpio Velcro Backing Plate.<br/><br/>Picture of the 981.500 installed on a Rupes Skorpio Palm Sander.<br/><br/>This is a direct replacement for the factory supplied 6" unit. Fits all versions and series of Rupes 6" Skorpio Palm Sanders RH1, RH2, and RH3 series machines.<br/><br/>Actual diameter is 5-13/16". Weight is 129-132 grams.<br/><br/>981.500 | Rupes 6" Skorpio Velcro Backing Plate.<br/><br/>The Rupes® 981.500 6" SKORPIO Velcro Backing Plate utilizes the same mounting platform as the BigFoot 6" Electric Random Orbital Polisher line of machines (LHR21ES Legacy, LHR21ll Mark 2, and LHR21lll Mark 3).<br/><br/>Those wishing to install this plate versus the factory installed 981.321N 6" Velcro Backing Plate should be aware that there may be a faint yet APPARENT vibration when used with some buffing pads. Although the 981.500 is extremely close in weight and shape to the 981.321N, their designs vary slightly.<br/><br/>Actual diameter is 5-13/16". Weight is 129-132 grams, which is 1-3 grams heavier than the factory installed 981.321N Velcro Backing Plate.<br/><br/>
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981.500 | Rupes 6" Skorpio Velcro Backing Plate.

Rupes Skorpio Palm Sanders are robust, well-built machines. Even the factory installed backing plate can last for years. But, accidents do happen. Should the backing plate sustain damage due to an inadvertent dropping of the machine or some other unforseen event, you'll be dead in the water unless you've got a replacement on hand. The Rupes 981.500 is a factory-direct replacement for the following 6" Skorpio Palm Sanders:

Rupes series 1 Skorpio Palm Sanders:
RH153 | RH153A | RH156 | RH156A | RH159 | RH159A
RH112 | RH112A

Rupes series 2 Skorpio Palm Sanders:
RH253 | RH253A | RH256 | RH256A | RH259 | RH259A

Rupes series 3 Skorpio Palm Sanders:
RH353 | RH353A | RH356 | RH356A | RH359 | RH359A

Note: Originally, series 1 Skorpio's were outfitted with the  Rupes 981.320 6" Normal-Hold Velcro Backing Plate, which featured a gray-colored scrub plate. In its place, the Rupes 981.321N 6" Extra-Hold Velcro Backing Plate will work, as will this plate.

 Looking for a vinyl-backed version of this plate?  
Check out the 981.145N Rupes 6" Vinyl Backing Plate.

We stock backing plates for the following machines:
LHR15ES | LHR15II | LHR15III | LHR15V | HLR15 | LHR21ES | LHR21II | LHR21III | LHR21V | HLR21 | LHR75 | LHR75E | HLR75 | LHR12E | LH19E | LH76P | LD30 | TA50 | Skorpio