Abrasive Spiral Bands
General Information
PFERD offers different types in terms of shapes,
Recommendations for use
dimensions, abrasives, grit sizes and packag-
■■The abrasive spiral bands can be mounted
ing units. Abrasive spiral bands are designated
and removed by turning them slightly to the
“Cylindrical Abrasive Sleeves” according to
right and pulling at the same time.
ISO 2421.
■■Abrasive spiral bands can be changed more
easily, if the rubber drum holder is clamped
PFERD offers matching cylindrical and conical
into the tool drive.
rubber drum holders. Rubber drum holders
■■The abrasive spiral bands can only be guar-
are re-usable holders for abrasive spiral bands
anteed to fit securely if minimum speed is
and are designated as “Holding Fixtures for
maintained.
Cylindrical Abrasive Spiral Bands” according to
■■Abrasive spiral bands perform best at a cut-
ISO 15637-1.
ting speed of 20-30 m/s.
■■By using the appropriate grinding oil for
A closely toleranced fit ensures that the sleeve
the different materials, the tool life and
will remain firmly secured to the drum holder
the abrasive performance of the abrasive
during grinding.
spiral bands can be substantially increased.
For detailed information and order data on
Advantages
grinding oils, please refer to page 110.
■■PFERD has an extentive range of abrasive
spiral bands of various grit types and holders
Safety notes
suitable for a wide range of applications.
■■The maximum permissible peripheral speed
■■Drum holders are fully reusable.
is 30 m/s.
■■Slots allow the drum to expand during
■■For safety reasons, it is imperative to remain
grinding, thereby tensioning the abrasive
within the stated RPM limit.
sleeve.
■■Do not let the abrasive spiral bands project
■■A special manufacturing method ensures
over the rubber holder.
an outstanding tool life, even in heavy-duty
■■Observe the VDS (Verband deutscher
use.
Schleifmittelwerke: Association of German
■■Particularly high stock removal and very ag-
Abrasive Manufacturers) safety guidelines
gressive abrasive action.
Safety recommendations
“Safety guidelines for the correct use of
abrasive belts”. You can find this informa-
Application examples
= Wear eye protection!
■■Weld removal on steel constructions.
■■Fine grinding work in tank and process
equipment construction.
= Wear gloves!
■■Rework in assembly and repair projects.
■■Working on edges and contours in aircraft
engine construction.
= Wear hearing protection!
55.000
50.000
= Read the instructions!
45.000
40.000
35.000
30.000
25.000
20.000
15.000
Cutting speed
abrasive spiral bands
10.000
In this diagram, the cutting speeds are repre-
9.000
sented using blue diagonal lines. The vertical
8.000
line representing the tool dia. meets the given
7.000
cutting speed (diagonals). From its point of
6.000
intersection proceed horizontally to the left
margin where you will find the corresponding
5.000
rotational speed [RPM] of the abrasive spiral
4.500
4.000
bands and the machine.
3.500
Example:
3.000
KSB 4530 A 60
4
6
8
10
13
15
19
22 25
30
38
45
51
60
75
100
Cutting speed: 20-30 m/s
Tool diameter D [mm]
Speed range: 8.500-12.500 RPM
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