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Do's and Don'ts of Flap Discs
Prevent flap disc breakage and personal injury by following these safety practices.
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Safety Posters Now Available
Announcing the NEW Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives safety poster!
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Wheels Down
Compared to the more common safety hazards confronted by welders, grinding wheels may seem harmless, but caution must be taken. Learn what precautions to take.
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Cut-Off Wheels and Die Grinders – A Dangerous Combination
Learn the difference between a cut-off tool and a die grinder and why you should never use a die grinder with cut-off wheels.
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Torque Requirements for Grinding Wheels Mounted Between Flanges
Excessive tightening of grinding wheel mounts can cause damage to the machine’s grinding wheel mounting flanges. To prevent wheel breakage, learn the torque requirements for grinding wheels mounted between flanges.
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Machine Conversion - Leave it up to the Experts!
Altering a grinding machine can be dangerous. See why machine conversions should always be performed by by the machine manufacturer or other authorized machine/equipment repair or rebuild organizations.
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Common Causes of Segment Breakage
Learn about the six most common causes of segment breakage and how to prevent them.
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Multiple Wheel Mounting: Know The Rules
It is common in some grinding applications to use multiple wheels on a single spindle. Learn the rules for multiple wheel mounting to avoid wheel breakage and personal injury.
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What You Should Know About Grinding Wheel Guards
Grinding wheel guards are one of the key components in keeping grinding wheel mishaps from becoming personal injuries. Learn how their improper use can put your safety at risk.
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When Purchasing Grinding Wheels… Check for the Seal
How to identify whether a grinding wheel has been designed and tested to ANSI Safety Standards.
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