How to Answer the Most Aggressive Stock Removal and Blending Challenges

In Booth B33035, Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives (Worcester, MA) will feature their new Norton Rapid Prep™ XHD Coarse and Medium Discs to solve users’ most aggressive stock removal and blending challenges. These extra heavy-duty non-woven discs remove weld lines, weld splatter, weld discoloration and blend surfaces in a single step. XHD Coarse is ideal for aggressive weld removal and surface blending on steels, while XHD Medium works well on softer metals/ alloys. Users will significantly save labor and consumable costs by reducing application steps as compared with coated flap discs.

These new XHD discs offer a unique combination of a conformable fiber matrix and premium ceramic grain, resulting in improved cut control and surface blending over traditional coated flap and fiber discs. Product life is increased and shape integrity is maximized due to a blended fiber web that dissipates work-piece debris. In addition, the Norton Clean Bond® resin system prevents smearing and produces a controlled wear rate. “We are excited to unveil our new Norton Rapid Prep XHD Discs,” said Mario Davila, a product manager at Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives. “Test results have been exceptional. In comparison tests, fabricators and welders will see a 26 percent higher cut rate, with less shedding and two times the life over the top competitive product using these new non-woven discs.” XHD discs are ideal for working with stainless steel and aluminum.

These new discs have twelve sizes, offered in three non-woven types: quick change discs from 2 in to 4 in TR attachment, hook and loop discs in both 7/8 in hole and no hole from 4-1/2 in to 7 in diameter, and speed change discs from 4-1/2 in x 5/8-11 Fastener to 7 in x 7/8 in Fastener. Both coarse and medium discs are stock items.

Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives, 1 New Bond Street, MS 301-403, Worcester, MA 01606, 956-519-5040, Mario.Davila@saint-gobain.com, www.nortonabrasives.com.