Abrasives

ElectGo has got a wide range of abrasive solutions and materials for all applications including abrasive belts, bristle brushes & discs, handheld abrasives, abrasive sheets & rolls, and abrasive wheels. Abrasive products can help boost productivity and part quality in your metalworking shop.

Overview of Abrasives

Abrasives solutions encompass a broad spectrum of products designed for shaping, finishing, and refining materials across various industries. These solutions are crafted to meet specific needs, ensuring precision and efficiency in processing materials such as metals, wood, ceramics, composites, and more.

Types of Abrasive Solutions

1. Abrasive Discs

Description: Abrasive discs are circular tools with abrasive materials like aluminum oxide or silicon carbide bonded to their surfaces.

Types:

• Cutting Discs: Used for slicing through materials.

• Grinding Discs: Remove material and smooth out surfaces.

• Sanding Discs: For refining surfaces to a smoother finish.

• Polishing Discs: Enhance the final appearance, bringing out a shine.

2. Abrasive Belts

Usage: Work with belt sanders to perform sanding or grinding operations, providing a consistent finish over large, flat, or curved surfaces.

3. Abrasive Wheels

Configurations:

• Grinding Wheels: Designed for material removal over larger areas.

• Cutoff Wheels: Ideal for making precise cuts in various materials.

• Flap Wheels: Used for finishing and polishing operations.

4. Abrasive Sheets

Foundation: Consist of abrasive materials bonded to paper, cloth, or film backings, suitable for manual or machine sanding.

5. Abrasive Pads

Characteristics: More flexible than sheets, these are used for hand sanding, especially in intricate or hard-to-reach areas.

6. Abrasive Brushes

Applications: Feature bristles embedded with abrasive grains, ideal for surface cleaning, deburring, and creating a uniform finish.

7. Abrasive Compounds

Form: Paste-like substances that contain fine abrasive particles for high-level polishing and achieving a glossy finish on various surfaces.

8. Specialized Abrasive Discs

Purpose: Tailored for specific tasks such as cutting metal, grinding welds, blending surfaces, or achieving mirror finishes on metals.

9. Diamond Abrasives

Material: Utilize synthetic diamonds, known for their extreme hardness, suitable for cutting and polishing very hard materials.

10. Ceramic Abrasives

Properties: Made from ceramic grains, these abrasives are celebrated for their durability and heat resistance.