Carborundum Abrasives for the Industrial Market
Carborundum Abrasives for the Industrial Market
North America

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30 November 2011
NEW! Ceramic belts with 37% longer life

CarboFire YP 2079 W Ceramic Alumina Belts offer 37% longer life over competitive products.

01 November 2011
Safety - An Ounce of Prevention

The Saint-Gobain Safety Department provides reminders for safe handling of grinding and cutting wheels.

01 September 2011
Safety - Mounting Cones and Plugs - The Proper Method

One of the major causes of breakages with cones and plug type wheels can be traced back to improper mounting.

01 August 2011
Safety - Belt Sander Do's and Don'ts

To prevent an abrasive belt breakage and personal injury, please review and comply with this list of Do's and Don'ts. Part of the Carborundum Safety Series – Play It Safe at the Wheel.

14 April 2011
Saint-Gobain receives prestigious 2011 Energy Star Sustainable Excellence Award

Saint-Gobain, the world leader in sustainable habitat, recognized for outstanding leadership in energy management

01 November 2010
Safety - Are Your Machine Guards up to Code?

If the guards fail to remain on the machine after an accident it is an indication that something is wrong and you have a problem.

01 April 2010
Safety - Important Reminder to Grinding Wheel Users

Organizations using grinding machines must regularly check the operating speed to ensure that the machine speed does not exceed the safe operating speed.

31 July 2009
Press Release - Major Research Center Expansion Completed

Saint-Gobain renews commitment to R&D with completion of major research center expansion.
July 31, 2009

01 December 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - December 2008

Warnings are essential in instructing and reminding abrasive users of the known hazards when using a product.

01 October 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - October 2008

Coated abrasive belt oscillation. Is it safe?

01 October 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - November 2008

Seized spindles and flying wheels are one potential hazard of not maintaining pneumatic vertical and angle grinders.

01 September 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - September 2008

Defining the Grinding Wheel Environment - The use of grinding wheels on  machines NOT specifically designed and guarded for grinding wheels is dangerous.

01 August 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - August 2008

What to do when starting a newly-mounted coated abrasive belt.

01 June 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - June 2008

Three reasons for NEVER mounting abrasive flap discs on high-speed pistol grip air sanders: speed, mounting system and guards.

01 April 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - April 2008

Wheel guards and face shields, when used together, can prevent facial injuries.

03 March 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - March 2008
Using the wrong grinding wheel can cause loading, poor cutting, and is dangerous. Match the grinding wheel to your specific application.
01 February 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - February 2008
Know the dangers of using the side of a cut-off wheel. Revisiting an important safety article.
02 January 2008
Play It Safe at the Wheel - January 2008
The message is simple: unsecured machines can move, causing grinding wheel breakage and injury. FIXED-BASED MACHINES MUST BE SECURED!
03 December 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – December 2007
Users can become complacent about grinding wheel safety when they misleadingly refer to them as "rocks" or "stones".
01 November 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – November 2007
If you are grinding certain materials, there may be a risk of fire and even an explosion.
03 October 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – October 2007
Safety guides to educate and reinforce basic abrasive safety rules included with grinding wheels.
01 August 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – August 2007
Can a used grinding wheel be moved from the original machine to another smaller machine?
29 June 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – July 2007
It is amazing, when a wheel breakage occurs, how often a customer blames the wheel first without checking the equipment.
01 June 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – June 2007
How often must I check the speed of a grinding machine?
01 May 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – May 2007
Tachometer – Checking the speed of a machine improperly can be dangerous!
03 April 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – April 2007
How does an end-user turn a coated abrasive disc or grinding wheel disc into a donut? Misuse is the answer!
21 March 2007
NEW! Bonded Abrasives Capabilites Brochure
In addition to the stock products you come to depend on from Carborundum, we now offer a very broad range of non-stock bonded abrasive products. March 2007
07 March 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – March 2007
Don't make an "ash" of yourself. Always guard or remove flammable materials during cutting or grinding operations.
09 February 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – February 2007
It is our continuing effort to increase the awareness of the hazards of improperly using grinding wheels, even when the products are not ours.
04 January 2007
Play It Safe at the Wheel – January 2007
Be a leader, be a hero; be certain that you have been full trained in abrasive safety!
04 December 2006
Play It Safe at the Wheel – December 2006
Creativity gone wild! This article serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with mounting an abrasive wheel on the wrong machine.