{"product_id":"alpha-5-snail-lock-adapter-5-8-11-sfat-5-8","title":"Alpha 5\" Snail Lock Adapter — 5\/8\"-11 (SFAT-5\/8)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:28px; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eAlpha 5\" Snail Lock Adapter — 5\/8\"-11 (SFAT-5\/8)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eThe Alpha® \u003cstrong\u003eSFAT-5\/8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5\" Snail Lock adapter with 5\/8\"-11 threads, designed to mount Snail Lock polishing wheels (Twincur EB, Twincur ES, Twincur GEM, Antique Brush, and other Alpha Snail Lock abrasives) onto standard hand-held angle grinders and polishers. The hook \u0026amp; loop backed face accepts any 5\" Snail Lock wheel — twist on to lock, twist off to release — so grits can be changed in seconds without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"color:#F15C22; font-size:18px; margin-top:30px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" diameter Snail Lock interface — fits all standard 5\" Alpha Snail Lock wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\/8\"-11 internal thread — direct fit on most US-spec grinders\/polishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-change twist-on \/ twist-off mounting — no tools required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook \u0026amp; loop backed face supports the Snail Lock wheel base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum operating speed: 2,000 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined for true, vibration-free running on edge polishing tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dst-accordion { margin-top: 25px; 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text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003eSFAT-5\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e5\/8\"-11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e5\" Alpha Snail Lock wheels (Twincur EB \/ ES \/ GEM, Antique Brush, PVA QC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e749173470950\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-sfat-5-8-howto\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-sfat-5-8-howto\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003col style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm your grinder\/polisher has a 5\/8\"-11 male spindle and a maximum no-load speed at or below 2,000 RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread the SFAT-5\/8 adapter onto the spindle by hand until snug; tighten lightly with the supplied spanner if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the Snail Lock wheel to the adapter face and twist clockwise until it locks into position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the tool at the wheel manufacturer's recommended RPM (typically 900–2,000 RPM for 5\" Twincur EB wheels).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo change grits, stop the tool, twist the wheel counter-clockwise to release, and snap on the next grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the adapter and hook \u0026amp; loop face periodically; replace if the locking lugs or pile face show wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-sfat-5-8-variant-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-sfat-5-8-variant-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eSpecifications by Variant\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid #FDDCC5; border-radius:6px; background:#FFF8F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; color:#F15C22; font-size:16px;\"\u003eSFAT-5\/8\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003ePart No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSFAT-5\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-sfat-5-8-common-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-sfat-5-8-common-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eCommon Specifications\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; border-color:#FDDCC5; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#F15C22; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eSnail Lock Adapter \/ Backer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFF3EB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eHand-held edge polishing \u0026amp; bullnose work on engineered stone, marble, granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eWet \/ Dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eWet or dry (follow wheel manufacturer's wet\/dry guidance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFF3EB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eAlpha Professional Tools®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-sfat-5-8-related\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-sfat-5-8-related\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eRelated \u0026amp; Companion Products\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{'title': 'Alpha Twincur EB Snail Lock Wheels — 5\"', 'url': 'https:\/\/dynamicstonetools.com\/search?q=Twincur+EB+5%22', 'note': 'Resin-bonded bullnose polishing wheels designed for the 5\" SFAT adapter.'}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{'title': 'Alpha Twincur ES \/ GEM Wheels', 'url': 'https:\/\/dynamicstonetools.com\/search?q=Twincur+ES+OR+GEM', 'note': 'Companion Snail Lock wheels for engineered stone and quartz polishing.'}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{'title': 'Alpha Antique Brush Wheels (Snail Lock)', 'url': 'https:\/\/dynamicstonetools.com\/search?q=Alpha+Antique+Brush', 'note': 'Texturing brushes that mount on the same 5\" SFAT-5\/8 adapter.'}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-sfat-5-8-faqs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-sfat-5-8-faqs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat wheels does the SFAT-5\/8 accept?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eAny 5\" Alpha® Snail Lock-base wheel — Twincur EB, Twincur ES, Twincur GEM, Antique Brush, and other Snail Lock-compatible abrasives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat is the maximum safe RPM?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe adapter is rated for a maximum of 2,000 RPM. Always honor the lower of the adapter and the wheel's rated speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWill it fit my grinder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eIt fits any tool with a 5\/8\"-11 male spindle (the US standard for 4\"–9\" angle grinders and most variable-speed polishers).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWet or dry use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe adapter itself can run wet or dry. Follow the wet\/dry guidance of the wheel mounted on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eHow do I change wheels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eStop the tool, twist the wheel counter-clockwise to release, and twist the next wheel on clockwise until it locks. No tools required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat is the country of origin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe SFAT-5\/8 is manufactured in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-sfat-5-8-videos\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-sfat-5-8-videos\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eVideos\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; color:#231F20; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;\"\u003eSFAT-5\/8 In Use (Demo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8ojdSo6ooZQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; color:#231F20; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;\"\u003eSnail Lock Quick-Change Walkthrough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iaY2S6LPTZQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; color:#231F20; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;\"\u003eTwincur EB on Crystallized Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fbUloeGhAak\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-sfat-5-8-docs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-sfat-5-8-docs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 title\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 title\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 title\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 title\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; padding:14px 18px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:4px solid #F15C22; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cancer and Reproductive Harm — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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