Abrasive knowledge

Red: For applications on ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals 

Blue: For stainless steel and/or other high tensile metals

Green: For applications on one or more of the following: concrete, masonry, stone, brick

Black: General Use for All Foundry Applications

Orange: Cuting & Grinding Disc for Brass & Aluminum

Silver: General Use for PVC & Plastics

Handling

All grinding wheels are relatively fragile and must be 

handled with care.

Do:

• Inspect all wheels upon receipt.

• Use pallets or trucks to transport.

• Support firmly at all times.

• Place wheels carefully in racks.

Do Not:

• Leave wheels packed in absorbent material.

• Roll wheels on floor.

• Lean wheel against equipment.

• Place tools or parts on top of wheels

Storage

Suitable racks, cradles and drawers should be provided to 

store the various types of wheels used.

Do:

• Store wheels correctly supported.

• Stack thin wheels flat.

• Ensure storage in dry conditions.

Do Not:

• Store in damp or humid conditions.

• Subject wheels to dramatic change in temperature.

• Subject wheels to temperatures at or approaching 

freezing.