PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS FOR RIGHT

ANGLE GRINDERS

METAL FABRICATION

INTRODUCTIONAt Norton we know a lot about abrasives. Using our technical expertise and

knowledge gained over many years of manufacturing and selling cutting-off

and grinding wheels, flap and fibre discs and finishing and polishing products

into the Metal Fabrication market, we bring you the new performance solution

brochure for right angle grinder applications.

This brochure provides solutions, recommendations, tips and advice

for a more productive and profitable return on your investment,

and is designed to:

Matchapplicationneedsandrequirementstorealsolutions

Introduceefficient,unique,newproductinnovations

Provideaperformanceandeconomicalproductoffering

Includeastep-by-stepprocessdrivenapproachforapracticalsolution

To see the products for yourself, training and

demonstration opportunities are available and

held in our Centre of Excellence

facilities located across Europe.

For more information, contact your

local sales representative.

PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS FOR RIGHT ANGLE GRINDERS | 3

Thesequentialpathchartedaboverepresentsthe8keyapplicationprocessesfoundinmetalfabricationtoday,

where right angled grinders are most commonly used. The colour coded chart is referenced on each of the following

pages, providing a best product solution for each application.

Grit 24 30 36 40 50 60 80 100 120 150-180 180-320 +

FINE (FINISHING)COARSE (GRINDING)

The table below shows the the grit overlap for each product type, for every stage of the application process.

GRIT APPLICATION TABLE

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CUTTING-OFF HEAVY DUTY GRINDING STOCK REMOVAL BLENDING & RE FINING

Cut-off wheel for correct dimensioning.

Flap DiscRemove heavy weld seams and excess material. Long product life.

Fibre DiscRemove excess material from flat and contoured surfaces.

Grinding wheels to remove welds and burrs.

Impart a uniform finish.

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Cutting-off and grinding wheels

Cutting-off

Heavy Duty Grinding

Coated abrasives

Stock Removal

Blending & Refining

Deburring

Surface Preparation & Cleaning

Finishing

BearTex Coarse Medium Very Fine

Performance Solutions for Right Angle Grinders | 5

UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION MATRIX

Foreachofthe8keyapplicationprocesses,theApplicationMatrixprovidesaproductselectionguide.

Dividedbymaterialandfurtherbyproductrequirement(performanceoreconomy),theguideprovides

arecommendation for selecting the perfect product solution.

Application:

Identifyyourapplicationfromeachofthe8keycolour

coded stages of the process.

Material:

Select from Stainless Steel, Mild Steel and

Aluminium, depending on your work material.

Product Requirement:

Innovative products providing exceptionally high

performance(red)andalternativeeconomy

(green)solutions.

Product Solution:

Directs you to the best product for your

applicationrequirement.Quantum / Omega 1mm for clean and precise cutting

Premium grain and bond for high stability and less dust Time saving

Vulcan Good cutting performance Straight and quick cutting

Quantum / Omega 1mm for clean and precise cutting Premium grain and bond for high

stability and less dust Time saving

Norline Ultra thin for precise cut High performance Aluminum Oxide

grain for fast cut

Vulcan Good cutting performance Straight and quick cutting

Quantum Ceramic SG abrasive for maximum performance

Aggressive, consistent cooler cut Long life

Quantum Ceramic SG abrasive for maximum performance Aggressive, consistent cooler cut Omega Ideal for mid to heavy duty applications on stainless steel

F827 Norzon High and regular cut rate Good price vs. performance ratioOmega 100% NorZon grain for high stock removal Heavy cloth backing controls wear, increasing product life

Quantum Ceramic SG abrasive for maximum performance Aggressive, consistent cooler cut

Omega 100% NorZon grain for high stock removal Heavy cloth backing controls wear, increasing product life

F827 Norzon Excellent performance on hard aluminium alloys

Vulcan Zirconia Good stock removal Comfortable working

F827 Norzon High and regular cut rate Good price vs. performance ratio

Vulcan Zirconia Good stock removal Comfortable working

F100 Fibre Disc Aluminium Oxide grain for good cut rate on soft aluminium alloys

NEW Quantum 3 Fast material removal Long life High stability Unrivalled comfort

Vulcan Good material removal rate Hard and soft wheels available Suitable for a number of

applications

NEW Quantum 3 Premium Ceramic, Aluminium Oxide and Zirconium grains Best G-ratio High performance rough applications

High material removal rate

Norline Sharp Aluminium Oxide grain

for fast material removal Prevents clogging Smooth finish achieved

Vulcan Good material removal rate Hard and soft wheels available Suitable for a number of

applications

Vortex RapidBlend Disc Versatile, cut and fini sh with one disc High performance gra in for all

blending operations Long life and comforta ble handlingVortex RapidPrep (SCM) Disc Good performance an d life Open structure resists loading Various grades availa ble for

different blending sty les

Vortex RapidBlend Disc Versatile, cut and fini sh with one disc High performance gra in for all

blending operations Long life and comforta ble handling

Vortex RapidBlend Disc Versatile, cut and fini sh with one disc High performance gra in for all

blending operations Long life and comfortab le handling

Vortex RapidPrep (SCM) Disc Good performance an d life Open structure resists loading Various grades availab le

forblending

Vortex RapidPrep (SCM) Disc Good performance an d life Open structure resists loading Various grades availab le for

different blending sty les

CUTTING-OFF

HEAVY DUTY GRINDINGSTOCK REMOVAL

Cut-off wheel for correct dimensioning.

Flap DiscRemove heavy weld seams and excess material. Long product life.

Fibre DiscRemove excess material from flat and contoured surfaces.

Grinding wheels to remove welds and burrs.

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BLENDING & RE FINING

Impart a uniform finish.

BLENDING & RE FINING DEBURRINGSURFACE PREPARATION & CLEANING

FINISHING POLISHING

Remove burrs, radiusing and break sharp edges.

Reduce surface roughness, apply a cosmetic finish, prepare for polishing.

Remove dirt, rust or corrosion and prepare surface prior to coating or welding.

Impart a uniform finish. Final step to provide a high gloss finish.

PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS wORK OPTIMALLY ON TOOLS wITH HIGHER POwER, 1200w AND ABOVE.

Quantum / Omega1mmforcleanandprecisecuttingPremiumgrainandbondforhigh

stability and less dust Timesaving

Vulcan GoodcuttingperformanceStraightandquickcutting

Quantum / Omega1mmforcleanandprecisecuttingPremiumgrainandbondforhigh

stability and less dustTimesaving

Norline UltrathinforprecisecutHighperformanceAluminumOxide

grain for fast cut

Vulcan GoodcuttingperformanceStraightandquickcutting

QuantumCeramicSG abrasive for

maximum performance Aggressive,consistent

cooler cut Longlife

Quantum CeramicSG abrasive

for maximum performance

Aggressive,consistentcooler cut

OmegaIdealformidtoheavy

duty applications on stainless steel

F827 NorzonHighandregular

cut rateGoodpricevs.

performance ratio

Omega100%NorZongrain

for high stock removalHeavyclothbacking

controls wear, increasing product life

Quantum CeramicSG abrasive

for maximum performance

Aggressive,consistentcooler cut

Omega100%NorZongrain

for high stock removalHeavyclothbacking

controls wear, increasing product life

F827 NorzonExcellentperformance

on hard aluminium alloys

Vulcan ZirconiaGoodstockremovalComfortableworking

F827 NorzonHighandregular

cut rateGoodpricevs.

performance ratio

Vulcan ZirconiaGoodstockremovalComfortableworking

F100 Fibre DiscAluminiumOxide

grain for good cut rate on soft aluminium alloys

NEw Quantum 3PremiumCeramicgrainsBestG-ratioHigh performance rough applications High material removal rate

Vulcan GoodmaterialremovalrateHardandsoftwheelsavailableSuitableforanumberof

applications

NEw Quantum 3PremiumCeramicgrainsBestG-ratioHigh performance rough applications High material removal rate

NorlineSharpAluminiumOxidegrain

for fast material removalPreventscloggingSmoothfinishachieved

Vulcan GoodmaterialremovalrateHardandsoftwheelsavailableSuitableforanumberof

applications

Vortex RapidBlend DiscVersatile, cut and fini sh with

one discHigh performance gra in for all

blending operationsLong life and comforta