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Competitor Test: What Makes a Grinding Wheel Outperform Another?
Many different companies boast about the performance of their grinding wheels, but often can’t back it up. Of course, as a consumer, it’s hard to know which wheels you should trust. We believe that you deserve to know what really makes one grinding wheel outperform another. Keep reading to learn more about how the grain and bonding agents used in abrasives manufacturing affects their performance, then view the results of a competitor test we did ourselves. The Grain Grinding wheels are generally made up of two different major components — the grains that actually do the cutting, and a[...]
When Cutting and Grinding Wheels Explode
It goes without saying that you don’t expect to load a brand-new cutting or grinding wheel only to have it give out after using it a handful of times. And you definitely don’t expect one to blow up in your face. Unfortunately, if you don’t have the right wheel, both of these can happen — and they happen more often than you might think. Here’s an animated video put together by OSHAcademy showing what happens when a grinding wheel explodes. Not good. So why does this happen? One reason is that abrasives are built to work within a specific[...]
How to Find the Right Abrasive for Any Job
When it comes to our selection of abrasives and accessories, there’s no shortage of options. And while it’s good to have these options for the many different jobs our customers encounter, searching through the various product categories and variations in size and specification can be a headache if you don’t already know what you need. Our product search tools were designed to solve this issue. Here’s how they work. Product Search & Filters To begin with, take a look up top. You’ll see a bar like this: There are two boxes, one dropdown which lets you select a particular[...]
Safety First: The Dangers of Cut-Rate Abrasives
When it comes to abrasives, the old saying rings true: you get what you pay for. While choosing cut-rate grinding wheels may seem like a smart, money-saving decision, you should ask yourself: how are these manufacturers able to offer a lower price? What’s Inside? Typically, a lower sticker price means the wheel was made using some filler materials. When manufacturers use filler instead of high quality grains and fiberglass reinforcement, it often leads to some glaring problems, like your wheel suddenly giving out halfway through a job. If your wheel can’t hold up, you’ll likely encounter one or more[...]
New Look, Same High-Quality Abrasives
Thanks for checking out the new UnitedAbrasives.com! This website has been built to make your search for the best abrasives easier than ever. United Abrasives/SAIT wheels are manufactured here in the U.S. and at our sister company in Italy, using the highest quality materials — unlike many of our competitors. What does this mean for you? To put it simply, our products last much longer, help you get the job done faster and stand up to the toughest tasks you can throw at them without risking safety. What’s new? A streamlined product search that helps you quickly find the abrasive[...]
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