TPi January 2011

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Flap discs and fibre discs for metal fabricating at the lowest total cost, Norton SG Blaze Plus flap discs feature the latest generation ceramic alumina abrasives, and are claimed to be the industry’s fastest cutting discs, with 50-200% longer life over any flap disc on stainless steel, titanium and super alloys.

Abrasives manufacturer Norton has introduced a new range of Norton/ Merit flap discs and fibre discs in a comprehensive multi-tier selection. Norton is a brand of Saint-Gobain, a manufacturer and distributor of building materials, and producer of high performance materials, glass containers and abrasives. “Our new flap disc and fibre disc product lines provide metal fabricators the most complete range of right angle grinding solutions at all performance and price levels,” commented David Long, director of marketing, strategy and marketing information at Saint-Gobain Abrasives. Norton/Merit flap discs are engineered for applications ranging from stock removal to blending and are available in Type 27 and Type 29 shapes with fibreglass, plastic and aluminium backing plates. Norton/Merit fibre discs feature a full resin bond system with heavy-duty fibre backing for increased strength, durability and tear resistance. Designed to offer high productivity

good starting specification when price is a primary consideration. Norton SG Blaze ® F980 fibre discs have an improved ceramic (sg) grain with self- lubricating supersize treatment and heavy fibre backing, to create better finish and longer life on stainless and other tough applications. In addition, Blaze produces a cutting rate that is said to be four times faster than standard aluminium oxide discs. For stainless, super alloys, steel cast iron and high pressure applications, NorZon BlueFire features a new and improved blend of patented ceramic alumina and zirconia alumina abrasive, providing fast, aggressive cutting which self-sharpens with use. Merit Metal Fiber discs offer a good starting specification for all metals. They feature high performance aluminium oxide and provide consistent performance at a low initial price.

Blaze Plus has a supersize grinding aid that produces a cool, fast cut rate and a durable, lightweight fibreglass back that provides high strength and vibration absorption. NorZon ® BlueFire™ flap discs feature new zirconia alumina plus abrasives for an increased cut rate, offering a blend of performance and price. They provide up to 30% longer life over conventional zirconia products on carbon steel and weld. BlueFire discs also feature a durable fibreglass back and a semi open coat that retards loading on aluminium. Merit Metal Flap Discs feature an engineered blend of two high performance zirconia products, cotton and polyester flaps, and provide a

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