
Rupes 2" Air-Powered Mini Random Orbital Polisher
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The Rupes TA50 Mini Random Orbital Sander/Polisher touts a spec sheet reminiscent of an F1 racing engine! Random orbital machines have been around for decades, but this little jewel is small, lightweight, and spins its backing plate lightning-fast... up to 15,000 RPM!
The TA50 dances the Two-step.
The Rupes TA50 creates two separate motions, that combine to deliver fantastic sanding & polishing results. Its backing plate is able to rotate freely and at a random rate because it is bolted into a bearing-mounted spindle. As the motor force-drives the backing plate along a tiny orbital path, dynamic factors (including speed, pressure, friction, bearing load, and orbit size) combine to affect the frequency and direction of backing plate rotation.
The Rupes TA50 is a sander and a polisher.
The TA50 can be used to polish small parts, door pillars, body trim pieces, headlights, engine parts, and more. To minimize absorption of the machine's random orbit action, we recommend that you utilize very thin, lightweight buffing pads. A variety of pads are available here.
Includes a superb inline air regulator.
The TA50 tops out at whopping fifteen-thousand RPM, which is way too much speed for most situations. To adjust speed on-the-fly, a Rupes 9P03.060 In-Line Air Regulator is included with the machine. This regulator requires 1-3/4 turns to fully open or close, making it very easy to dial in the exact amount of air flow for any tool.
Add a spare backing plate. (save 15%)
Better to be safe than sorry! Having a spare backing plate on hand is always smart. The Rupes 9P01.046 2" Backing Plate is a direct replacement for the factory installed unit. This backing plate is not all that common in the USA... so plan ahead! Also available: Mirka 32mm Velcro and Vinyl Backing Plates (see photos for more info.)
Looking for a bigger air-powered random orbital polisher?
Check out the Rupes BigFoot LHR75 3" Mini Random Orbital Polisher.
Looking for an air-powered de-nibbing tool?
Check out the Rupes LD30 30mm Orbital De-Nibber.