Thursday, May 19, 2005

VSM Coated Abrasives Flap Discs


Flap Disc

Multi-purpose grinding and blending discs made from VSM coated abrasives, ORBIT Flap Discs offer an aggressive cut while leaving a pleasing finish. Often, one of the ORBIT discs will take the place of what is now two separate grinding operations - heavy weld removal with a hard grinding disc and then final blending and clean-up with a fibre disc. A built-in fiber-reinforced consumable backing plate eliminates the need for a separate backing pad. Plus you may use your standard angle grinder mounting nut.

ORBIT FLAT (Type 27) -This flap disc utilizes a tough fibre-reinforced backing plate for more aggressive grinding possibilities. The flat shape makes this model most suitable for grinding flat surfaces. It is made with VSM Aluminium Oxide cloth - perfect for most metal surfaces( ferrous and non-ferrous). Sizes: 4", 4.1/2", 5" and 7". Grits: 40, 60, 80, 120

ORBIT CONVEX (Type 29) - With the same tough backing plate and the same durable aluminium oxide material as the ORBIT FLAT, the ORBIT CONVEX offers a 12 deg. convex for grinding contoured metal surfaces and for maximum aggression. Sizes: 4", 4-1/2", 5" and 7". Grits: 40, 60, 80, 120

Why use Abrasive Flap Discs?
Grind and finish in One Step!
No need to switch from a Type 27 grinding wheel to a Resin Fiber Disc (RFD)
Last 15 times longer than a RFD
Increased productivity
Lowest cost-per-part finished
Superior and consistent finish
Reduced operator fatigue


Where are Abrasive Flap Discs Used?
Target Industries/Operations include:
• Stainless steel fabrication • Building construction
• Air handling ducts • Food equipment fabrication
• Elevator manufacturers • Casket manufacturers
• Fiberglass boat building/repair • Sheet metal fabricators
• Bridge builders • Liquid storage tank fabricators
• Railroad car builders • Enclosure manufacturers
• Construction equipment sales/repair • Propeller manufacturers
• Fire sprinkler manufacturers • Dairy equipment manufacturers
• Truck and car body fabrication • Ornamental iron shops
• Aircraft manufacturers

What are Typical Applicationsfor Abrasive Flap Discs?
•Weld blending
• Grinding
• Cleaning
• Finishing
• Stock removal
• Edge chamfering
• Deflashing

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