Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Belts that are suited for aerospace, metal and stainless fabrication and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) applications.
"The proprietary agglomerate grain of Vortex Rapid Prep increases belt life up to three times that of aluminum oxide grain and reduces two to five grit sequences in blending operations. In addition, Norton Vortex Rapid Prep incorporates the Norton | Saint-Gobain proprietary Clean Bond resin technology for smooth, smear-free finishes," said a company spokesperson.
Saint-Gobain reports that the patented Vortex agglomerated aluminum oxide grain delivers a 10% faster cut rate on aluminum, and a 20% faster cut rate on titanium and stainless steel, with a 50% or more improved process time by reducing multiple grinding steps. "The combination of cutting power of a coarser grit, with the finishing quality of a finer grit, minimizes edge wear, providing up to two times the life on all substrates," said the spokesperson.
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Belts are available in Low Flex (LF) and Regular Flex (RF). LF is a high-lift nylon fiber bonded to a strong nylon scrim backing that provides a denser layer of resin bond and grain. LF is the highest density and stiffest design in sizes that include 2" x 18-15/16", 2-3/4" x 15-1/2", 3" x 10-11/16" and 3-1/2" x 15-1/2".
RF is a low stretch design with a durable nylon fiber bonded to a Y-weight polyester backing, which provides low stretch durability on portable, bench stand and back stand belt operations. RF availability in the portable design includes 3" x 18", 3" x 21", 3" x 24" and 4" x 24"; bench stand sizes in 1" x 30", 1" x 42", 1" x 60", 1" x 64", 1-1/2" x 60", 2" x 34", 2" x 48", 2" x 60", 2-1/2" x 60", 4" x 36" and 6" x 48". Back stand sizes include 1" x 72", 1" x 132", 2" x 72", 2" x 132", 3" x 72", 3" x 80", 3" x 90", 3" x 118", 3" x 132", 4" x 132" and 4" x 168". All Norton Vortex Rapid Prep LF and RF abrasives are available in coarse, medium, fine and very fine grit sizes.
For more information contact:
Norton / Saint-Gobain
P.O. Box 15008
1 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01606
800-551-4413
www.nortonabrasives.com