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Abrasive grinding wheels, abrasives
News Release from: Weiler Corporation | Subject: Abrasive flap discs
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 August 2005
Long life flap discs offer high cut
rate.
Flap discs have increased durability and a longer lifespan, because as the disc wears down, new abrasive grain is continuously exposed, so providing a high cut rate and long life.
Weiler Corporation, the leading manufacturer of power and abrasive nylon brushes for cleaning, finishing and deburring applications, is pleased to offer its Tiger Disc line of abrasive flap discs for applications such as weld blending, grinding, deburring, deflashing, stock removal, and surface finishing Tiger abrasive flap discs can be used to grind and finish in one step resulting in fewer changeovers and increased productivity
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 15 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Abrasive flap discs last 30-40% longer
Claimed to last 30-40% longer than standard flap discs, an abrasive flap discs development has a thickness and size, which conform to curved and irregular surfaces.
As resin flap disc material wears down, no new abrasive grain is exposed.
However, Tiger flap discs have increased durability and a longer lifespan, because as the Tiger Disc wears down, new abrasive grain is continuously exposed.
Weiler's line of abrasive flap discs includes the Original Tiger Disc for jobs requiring a high cut rate and long life; the Vortec Pro line of flap discs for a high cut rate with a value price; the BigCat high density discs for increased conformability on contoured parts; the Tiger Disc for Stainless Steel; and the BobCat Discs for use with air and electric right angle die grinders.
For customers that demand custom-effective solutions, Weiler offers engineered solutions for its entire line of Tiger abrasives.
* About Weiler Corporation - Weiler Corporation, headquartered in Cresco, Pennsylvania, USA, an ISO 9001 manufacturer of power and abrasive nylon brushes, abrasives and maintenance products, provides world-class service and surface conditioning solutions.
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