Norton Abrasives Solutions Enhance Grinding Performance

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has announced the introduction of Norton RazorStar Fiber Discs, Quick-Change Discs and Belts, which feature shaped ceramic grain to enhance performance in tough grinding applications. A specialized combination of razor-sharp grains with a large grinding aid helps reduce heat generation for cooler cuts and longer life on a range of materials, such as carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, nickel alloys and other hard-to-grind metals.

Enabling high cut rates and material removal, the engineered, shaped grain in Norton RazorStar Belts and Discs features a consistent shape from grain-to-grain along with sharp cutting points. For long, unparalleled abrasives life, the specialized geometry and tough micro-structure enable the grain to stay sharp, as new cutting points are exposed when the grain fractures. RazorStar abrasive products also feature a high concentration of grains that are oriented in an upright position, so the abrasives are ready to cut and aggressively perform at their sharpest point.

Jeremy Spencer, product manager, Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, says, “We are seeing an up to 50% cutting performance improvement compared with other ceramic discs on the market today, and we are very excited to offer our customers new abrasive discs that will take their grinding performance to a new level of efficiency when removing welds, grinding, beveling and doing heavy deburring.”

The new RazorStar Fiber Discs, Quick-Change Discs and Belts are offered in 36-grit. RazorStar Fiber Discs are available in sizes ranging from 4 1/2" to 9" in 7/8 hole, speed-change and AVOS discs. Key markets include MRO, metal fabrication, welding, oil and gas, energy and ship building. RazorStar Quick-Change Discs, which are available in 2" and 3" sizes, feature a strong backing that stands up to extreme pressure when removing stock, deburring, beveling and blending, and are especially well suited for aerospace, MRO, metal fabrication, welding and energy industry applications. RazorStar Belts are made-to-order and are ideal for impact grinding, robotic or off-hand applications in markets such as foundry, aerospace, automotive, metal fabrication, oil and gas and general engineering.