New Norton® Charger Plus Depressed Center Wheels for Stainless Steel Applications Improve Performance by 30 Percent
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10/25/06
The zirconia alumina abrasive in Norton Charger Plus wheels is the best grain to cut and grind stainless steels, according to recent tests conducted by Saint-Gobain Abrasives. The smooth grinding action enhances both the cut rate and life of the wheel and lets the wheel do the work, not the operator. The clean bond contains no sulphur, iron or chlorine - eliminating the opportunity for contamination (e.g. rust, etc.) - and makes the wheel softer acting. Charger Plus wheels for stainless applications are available in 1/8-inch thickness for cutting and light grinding and ¼-inch thickness for heavier stock removal.
The complete line of Charger Plus wheels will be exhibited at FABTECH International and AWS Welding Show in Atlanta.
They are designed for welding, metal fabrication, foundry, construction, pipeline and petrochemical applications. All Charger Plus wheels feature a blend of advanced performance zirconia alumina and aluminum oxide. The blending of these two abrasive types results in a high-performance wheel that is value priced. On-the-job tests of Charger Plus wheels have proven that the increased ratio of aggressive grinding and cutting zirconia alumina grain in Charger Plus wheels produces a 30 percent average performance improvement.
Operators can grind faster with less force and less fatigue. They can spend less time grinding, increasing their output and lowering total grinding and finishing costs. Plus, the longer wheel life provides the added benefit of less downtime changing wheels.
Charger Plus Type 27 1/8-inch and ¼-inch thick grinding and cutting wheels are available in 4, 4 ½, 5, 6, 7 and 9-inch diameters with both 7/8 and 5/8-11 center holes. Type 28 saucer wheels are available in 7 and 9-inch diameters, ¼-inch thickness and 5/8-11 center holes.
Norton is a brand of Saint-Gobain Abrasives, a division of Saint-Gobain. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (Paris) is a leading producer of construction products, high-performance materials, flat glass, and glass containers. The company is also a leading distributor of building products in Europe. One of the top 100 industrial companies in the world, Saint-Gobain's 2005 sales approximated $43.7 billion. In the United States and Canada, Saint-Gobain employs more than 25,000 people, and has approximately 200 manufacturing locations. Saint-Gobain's web site is www.saint-gobain.com.
The Norton web site is www.nortonabrasives.com.
Company Name: Saint-Gobain Abrasives
Address 1: PO Box 15008
Address 2: 1 New Bond St.
City: Worcester
State: MA
Zip: 01615-0008
Phone: 508-795-5709
Contact Name: Barry Cole
Title: Mgr. Marketing Communications
E-mail: barry.d.cole@saint-gobain.com
