Abrasive Finishing Systems The Old Sawmills, West Tanfield, Ripon HG4 5JU
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Abrasive Finishing Systems
Flap wheel abrasives with an open centre are suitable for use on stationary grinding and polishing machines, including straight grinders, bench grinders, flexi shaft and flexible drive polishers with a parallel shaft. They can be used on heavy industrial machines with flexible shafts for wheels of 165mm.
Flap wheels shown are standard stock items, other dimensions and grits are available, please contact
Flap wheels shown are standard stock items, other dimensions and grits are available, please contact
Cloth Flap Wheels with an Open Bore
Part Number
Dia
Width
Bore
Grit
Max. RPM
Pack
LA/40/16550
165
50
54
40
5’700
1
LA/120/16550
165
50
54
120
5’700
1
Cloth flap wheels are used for grinding, blending and polishing preparation of a range of materials.
Cloth Flap Wheels with a Centre Hole
Part Number
Dia
Width
Bore
Grit
Max. RPM
Pack
TA/SF/15050
150
50
54
SF
3’600
1
TA/AVF/20030
200
30
76
AVF
3’000
1
TA/AF/20030
200
30
76
AF
3’000
1
TA/AVF/20050
200
50
76
AVF
3’000
1
Combination flap brush abrasives with an open bore are used for removing scratches and surface damage.
They have the same uses as tex flap wheels but with more aggressive action due to the cloth flaps, which makes them ideal for deburring.
Suitable for applications where a regular linear structure is required.
They have the same uses as tex flap wheels but with more aggressive action due to the cloth flaps, which makes them ideal for deburring.
Suitable for applications where a regular linear structure is required.
Combination Flap Wheels with an Open Bore
Part Number
Dia
Width
Bore
Grit
Max. RPM
Pack
A wide range of sizes and grades are available, please contact us to discuss your requirements
Tex flap wheels with an open bore are available in a number of different options according to your application.
Please see the grid at below to assist with your choice of material.
Please see the grid at below to assist with your choice of material.
Tex Material and Applications
Grit
Type
Properties
SUF
Silicon Carbide Ultra Fine (600)
Extra-fine brush structure
No removal of material
Slight sheen
SF
Silicon Carbide Fine
Very fine linear structure
Very gentle material removal
Grinding of minor scratches
AVF
Aluminium Oxide Very Fine (400)
Very fine linear structure
Very gentle removal of material
Grinding off minor scratches
AF
Aluminium Oxide Fine (280)
Fine linear structure
Gentle removal of material
Grinding off minor scratches
AC
Aluminium Oxide Coarse
Coarse linear structure
Removal of material
Grinding off damage
SC
Super Cutting
Grinding off scratches and damage
Leaves a glossy brush finish
Pleated Wheels
Are manufactured in abrasive aluminium oxide cloth abrasives and are designed for aggressive applications, for example where a heavy fillet weld needs to be ground out or dressed but the final structural dimensions are not critical.
Material types available include aluminium oxide cloth.
