Tag: surface prep

There are two people in every shop who have an opinion about the grinding wheel on the bench. One of them is holding it. The other one ordered it three weeks ago from a catalog, compared a couple of prices, and moved on to the next line item on the purchase order. Only one of those two people is going to feel the difference between a wheel that works and a wheel that doesn’t, and it’s not the one with the spreadsheet open. That’s not a knock on buyers. Somebody has to manage cost, track vendors, and keep the[...]

In fabrication shops, maintenance departments, woodworking facilities, automotive repair centers, and manufacturing plants, versatility is essential. Abrasive products that can adapt to multiple applications help improve productivity while reducing inventory requirements. One of the most versatile abrasive products available today is the shop roll. Whether preparing a surface for coating, blending welds, deburring edges, removing rust, or creating a final finish, shop rolls provide users with the flexibility to cut exactly the size needed for the task at hand. What Are Shop Rolls? Shop rolls are continuous lengths of coated abrasive material wound into a convenient roll. Unlike pre-cut[...]