Archived News

Safety - Causes and Cures for Excess Vibrations in Portable Grinders

When testing a new abrasive wheel on a portable grinder, the operator may notice excessive tool vibration, which must be corrected before using the abrasive wheel.

Grind-O-Flex Flap Wheels
Grind-O-Flex Flap Wheels - Heavy cotton backing and premium abrasive grain combine to provide industry leading performance on a wide range of polishing and finishing applications.

PowerLock High-Strength Buffing Discs
Merit buffing discs are made of a non-woven nylon fiber impregnated with abrasive and laminated to PowerLock nylon backing.

Silicon Carbide Cartridge Rolls
Resin bond silicon carbide cartridge rolls are the product of choice on titanium. Sharp silicon carbide grain penetrates tough, difficult-to-grind materials.

High Performance Mini Grind-O-Flex Wheels
The high performance Mini Grind-O-Flex features a more durable coated abrasive designed from the ground up for demanding flap wheel applications.

Flex Drum Hub Guide
Use this FlexDrum guide for hub specifications and finished FlexDrum sizes.

Ultra Ceramic Plus PowerLock Discs
Industry leading performance of ceramic abrasive provides these PowerLock discs with unequaled life and value, especially on hard to grind alloys.

Silicon Carbide PowerLock Discs
Sharp silicon carbide abrasive provides high initial cut and penetration for non-ferrous materials.

Abrasotex PowerLock Felt Polishing Discs
Merit’s Felt Polishing Discs are made from a white, non-abrasive, dense material and are an ideal choice for final polishing applications.