Abrasives: Norton Abrasives Depressed Center Wheels for Metal Fabricating
Norton has expanded its depressed center wheels offering for right angle grinding, making high-performance enhancements and introducing new products and features within the broad line.
"Norton continues to expand and improve the industry's most complete line of right angle grinding wheels with the largest selection of sizes, thicknesses, performance levels and specialty products in the BEST offering of Norzon Plus, BETTER offering of Charger Plus and GOOD offering of Gemini and Norton Metal," said Mr. David Long, Director of Marketing, Strategy and Marketing Information at Saint-Gobain Abrasives.
Norton has expanded their "Charger Plus" and "Gemini" lines to include new INOX contaminant-free wheels which contain less than .01% iron, sulfur or chlorine for rust-free and corrosion-free results that prevent contamination of stainless steel. Norton has also expanded their Norton "Metal" line of aluminum oxide and silicon carbide for the end user that is looking for the most competitive initial price.
Norton has upgraded its high-performance NorZon Plus Wheels with patented SG ceramic alumina grain and a new advanced bonding system that provides 2x the cut rate and up to 10x the life over aluminum oxide wheels, offering the lowest total cost in the industry. Norton Depressed Center Wheels also now feature heavy-duty foundry raised hubs which are designed for high performance grinding in the most severe applications and stock removal needs.
A new improved marking system that shows decimal thickness ranging from .040 to .125 is now being implemented for wheels that are designed to be used on the periphery for cutting and notching. Norton continues to expand the 4-1/2" and 5" mini discs offering which feature a unique, patented mini-mount hub. The unique mini-mount design provides up to 30% more wheel life because the hub covers just a small surface area, maximizing the grinding area exposure and usage.
NorZon Plus Depressed Center Wheels
Offering the BEST productivity for steel, stainless steel and other ferrous metals, NorZon Plus features a combination of patented Norton SG (ceramic alumina) and NorZon (zirconia alumina) with a new advanced bond system. This provides 50-200% better overall performance versus competitive zirconia and ceramic wheels, up to 10x the performance of aluminum oxide wheels and 50% or better cut rate than competitive zirconia wheels. Norzon Plus delivers the lowest total grinding cost and highest productivity.
Charger Plus Depressed Center Wheels
Charger Plus is the BETTER choice for steel, stainless steel and other ferrous metals, with a high ratio of zirconia alumina blended with aluminum oxide, to provide 3x the life of standard aluminum oxide wheels, and an excellent performance to price ratio which lowers total grinding costs.
Gemini and Norton Metal Depressed Center Wheels
A GOOD choice for steel and ferrous metals, Gemini features quality aluminum oxide for consistent performance at a competitive price. In addition to Gemini, Norton Metal wheels continue to be added to the offering for end users who are looking for good performance at a very competitive initial price.
Norton depressed center wheels are available in sizes 2-9"; in .040-.250" thicknesses; in grit ranges from 24-46 for stock removal and 60, 80, 120 for blending and finishing; and in Type 27, Type 28 and Type 29.