Carborundum Abrasives for the Industrial Market
Carborundum Abrasives for the Industrial Market
North America
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01 March 2010
Safety - Is Your Safety On?

Safety - Is Your Safety On? Know how to use a coated abrasive fiber disc safely. Part of the Play It Safe at the Wheel – Carborundum Safety Series. March 2010

01 February 2010
Safety - Causes and Cures for Excess Vibration in Portable Grinders

After mounting a new abrasive wheel onto a portable grinder, the operator may notice excessive tool vibration when testing the wheel. This condition must be corrected before using the abrasive wheel.

01 December 2009
Safety - Wheel Speeds Expressed in SFPM to MPH

How fast is your abrasive grinding wheel running? Use this convenient conversion chart or calculation. Play It Safe at the Wheel - December 2009

01 November 2009
Safety - Chop Saw Wheel Do's and Don'ts

Type 1 chop saw wheels, when used correctly, are a safe and effective cutting tool. Follow these Do's and Don'ts for safe use. Play It Safe at the Wheel - November 2009

01 October 2009
Safety - Abrasive Wheel Alterations

Be safe – leave abrasive wheel alterations to the manufacturer.
Play It Safe at the Wheel - October 2009

01 August 2009
Safey - Improper Mounting of Plate-Mounted Wheels

The improper mounting of plate-mounted wheels can lead to wheel breakage.
Play It Safe at the Wheel - August 2009

31 July 2009
Press Release - Major Research Center Expansion Completed

Saint-Gobain renews commitment to R&D with completion of major research center expansion.
July 31, 2009

01 July 2009
Safety - Mounting Fiber Discs

Stacking or mounting more than one fiber disc onto a back-up pad can lead to disaster.
Play It Safe at the Wheel - July 2009

01 June 2009
Safety - What is Wrong with this Tool

Know the maximum operating speed of a tool before mounting a wheel onto it.
Play It Safe at the Wheel - June 2009

01 May 2009
Safety - Grinding into Difficult Workpieces

Carborundum Safety answers questions about grinding into difficult work-pieces.
Play It Safe at the Wheel - May 2009

01 April 2009
Safety - The Devil is in the Details

Missing the smallest detail can lead to a grinding wheel accident.
Play It Safe at the Wheel - April 2009