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Lehigh Valley Abrasives October 2012 Newsletter

 
 
 
Lehigh Valley Abrasives
 

October 2012 

At Lehigh Valley Abrasives, we are committed to providing premium products, made in the USA and Europe, at low prices with extra-ordinary service.  This edition of our newsletter covers the items below;
  
1. Flex BOA Pipe Polisher enables Linden Fabricator to half finishing time.
  
2. What are unitized wheels and why use them?
  
3. Upgrade to Ceramic Grain Flap Disc product line increases performance by 25% 

4. New value priced high performance grinding and cutting wheels added to product line.
Finishing Stainless Steel and Aluminum Pipe


Linden fabricator completes number four finish on Stainless Steel Railing under budget and ahead of schedule.

A Linden New Jersey fabricator asked us to assist last month in a stainless steel handrail job which required over 400 feet of finishing
on 1-1/4" sch 40 stainless steel pipe.  In the past, the fabricator had used flap discs and flap wheels to finish the handrails, a time consuming process resulting in an uneven finish.

We visited the customer and demonstrated the Flex Boa Pipe Sander
which created a quick, uniformed finish in three easy steps.

1. Step 1 - 80 Grit Zirconia Belt
2. Step 2 - 120 Grit Zirconia Belt
3. Step 3 - Medium Scotch Brite Belt

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2_boapipe_flex_Flex.avi


Unitized Wheels - definition and application
 
As customers increasingly demand improved finishes, fabricators are turning to the use of unitized wheels.  Unitized wheels consist of multiple layer, strongly compressed non-woven material, bonded in a special grit resin system. This bonding system produces non-woven tools with excellent surface finishes, high stock removal and long tool life.  In addition, the composition of the wheel minimized scratches and marring of the surface finish, improving appearances and easing subsequent finishing operations.

Lehigh Valley unitized wheels have been designed for variable-speed angle grinders. They are especially suitable for working fillet welds and slots that are difficult to access or indentations in stainless steel (INOX) components.

 

Metabo Fillet Weld Grinder with 6
Metabo Fillet Weld Grinder with 6" Unitized Wheel



 
New Ceramic Grain increases flap disc life by 30%
 
Our flap discs are now being manufactured with VSM's new Ceramic Grain seeded gel technology resulting in a 30% increase in disc life.  The price of the disc has not changed.
 
This grain technology is more homogenous in structure, allowing the product to last at least 30% longer than previous products, depending on the application. This added longevity in life saves customers time and money in their operations.  The discs in excel in both stainless steel and steel applications.
 


 
VSM Seeded Gel Technology
 
VSM CERAMIC Belt Stock Remove Test
VSM CERAMIC Belt Stock Remove Test




 

 
 
Lehigh Valley introduces new line of professional grinding wheels and cut off wheels offered at value prices.

Together with one of the leading abrasive wheel manufacturers, we have developed a series of grinding and cutting wheels which perform exceptionally well on steel and stainless steel and are priced well below the competition. The new wheels are made from premium aluminum oxide grain and re-enforced fiberglass mesh which is normally reserved for top of the line cutting and grinding wheels.

Grinding Wheel
Cutting Wheel
Thank your for your continued support and patronage.
 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Stone
Principal
 


Lehigh Valley Abrasives
Phone - 908-823-4188 
Fax - 908-537-2145