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Grind, Blend and Finish with One Disc

A strong, reliable, chemical-resistant alternative to conventional fiberglass-backed discs, PLANTEX SUNFIRE CERAMIC segmented flap discs from CS Unitec can remove up to 9 lb of metal with one disc.

Posted: November 12, 2018

Ideal for steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, bronze and other applications, PLANTEX SUNFIRE CERAMIC segmented flap discs from CS Unitec are specifically developed for grinding, blending and finishing all metals with one disc. The flaps use an innovative ceramic-hybrid grit structure that provides aggressive material removal, as well as controlled blending and finishing: the 40/60 combination multi-grain grit grinds like a 40, blends and finishes like a 60.

PLANTEX SUNFIRE CERAMIC segmented flap discs have a 5/8 in x 11 hub and feature a backing plate composed of a high-tech, fiberglass-free compound. The fiber backing is 70 percent natural hemp. This hemp-based natural fiber backing plate is environmentally friendly, runs safer and does not emit harsh fumes or glass splinters when in use. It boasts high-strength construction, yet it is flexible to conform to the surface of the workpiece. It is extremely versatile, easily trimmable for a wide variety of applications and use in tight spaces.

Building on the strength of natural hemp fiber and its long history of use in industry, PLANTEX® SUNFIRE CERAMIC™ segmented flap discs from CS Unitec, Inc. (Norwalk, CT) are specifically developed for grinding, blending and finishing all metals with one disc. They are a strong, reliable, chemical-resistant alternative to conventional fiberglass-backed discs. Fabricators can remove up to 9 lb of metal with one disc. The flaps use an innovative ceramic-hybrid grit structure that provides aggressive material removal, as well as controlled blending and finishing: the 40/60 combination multi-grain grit grinds like a 40, blends and finishes like a 60. These flap discs are ideal for steel, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, bronze and other applications, and are approved for 260 ft/sec ANSI B7.1, DIN EN 13743. They operate at ideal speeds of 6,000 rpm to 9,000 rpm and have a maximum speed up to 13,200 rpm.

The discs have a 5/8 in x 11 hub and feature a backing plate composed of a high-tech, fiberglass-free compound. The fiber backing is 70 percent natural hemp, a renewal resource, and 30 percent polypropylene. This hemp-based natural fiber backing plate is environmentally friendly, runs safer and does not emit harsh fumes or glass splinters when in use. It boasts high-strength construction, yet it is flexible to conform to the surface of the workpiece. It is extremely versatile, easily trimmable for a wide variety of applications and use in tight spaces.

CS Unitec, Inc., 22 Harbor Avenue,Norwalk, CT 06850, 203-853-9522, info@csunitec.com, www.csunitec.com.