http://www.meritabrasives.com/rss/allnewseventsrss.aspxNews & Eventsen-US5Saint-Gobain.comhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news_detail.aspx?id=229270http://www.meritabrasives.com/news_detail.aspx?id=229270Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:52:06 GMTAfter mounting a new abrasive wheel onto a portable grinder, the operator must test the wheel by running it at operating speed in an enclosed area.  During this test, the operator may notice excessive tool vibration. This condition must be corrected before using the abrasive wheel. ANSI B7.1-2000 Section 9.9 provides information concerning excessive vibration. Play It Safe at the Wheel – Merit Safety Series February 2010 Link to English PDF article.http://www.meritabrasives.com/news/silicon-carbide-cartridge-rolls.aspxhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news/silicon-carbide-cartridge-rolls.aspxTue, 10 Mar 2009 13:24:47 GMTCartridge RollsMost effective for flash removal, polishing or removing machine tool marks and edge breaking. Merit cartridge rolls reach into corners where larger diameter tools cannot. Sharp silicon carbide grain penetrates tough, difficult-to-grind materials. Resin bond silicon carbide cartridge rolls are the product of choice on titanium. Resin bond aluminum oxide and silicon carbide are standard. Glue bond aluminum oxide available upon request. Half-glued is standard. http://www.meritabrasives.com/news/powerlock-high-strength-buffing-discs.aspxhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news/powerlock-high-strength-buffing-discs.aspxTue, 10 Mar 2009 13:24:07 GMTMerit Buffing DiscsA non-woven nylon fiber impregnated with abrasive and laminated to PowerLock nylon backing.Permit higher grinding speeds without fly-offsProduce a consistently uniform, smear-proof finishLonger lasting; resist tearing on burrs and sharp edgesTough, yet conformable, high-strength discs are smear-proof and resist tearing on burrs and sharp edges http://www.meritabrasives.com/news/grind-o-flex-flap-wheels.aspxhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news/grind-o-flex-flap-wheels.aspxTue, 10 Mar 2009 13:22:39 GMTFor over half a century, the Merit Grind-O-Flex flap wheel has proven itself to be a versatile workhorse in thousands of industries around the world. Featuring a high performance coated abrasive designed for superior life with an aggressive cut for twice the life versus competitive flap wheels. Heavy cotton backing and premium abrasive grain combine to provide industry leading performance on a wide range of polishing and finishing applications! Wide Range of Applications:For polishing-grinding jobs in production work as well as clean-up and maintenance jobsWorks on metals, plastic, rubber and woodEasy to Operate:No adjustments, dressing or preparation required before or during operationFewer Rejected Parts:More forgiving than other types of abrasivesReduces the possibility of flatting, gouging and surface deformationhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news/high-performance-mini-grind-o-flex-flap-wheels.aspxhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news/high-performance-mini-grind-o-flex-flap-wheels.aspxTue, 10 Mar 2009 13:23:25 GMTThe Mini Grind-O-FlexThe Mini Grind-O-Flex is designed for polishing and grinding intricate surfaces. Built-in flange construction insures perfect balance at speeds of up to 30,000 RPM. Featuring a more durable coated abrasive designed from the ground up for demanding flap wheel applications. The “mini-wheel” reduces labor costs on many applications which are currently finished with brushes, rubber points, felt bobs, or cartridge rolls. The “quick-change” feature allows you to quickly spin the wheel on and off with no special tools. Our High Performance Quick-Change Mini Grind-O-Flex Wheels are used for heavy stock removal; more aggressive and durable.http://www.meritabrasives.com/news/flex-drum-hub-guide.aspxhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news/flex-drum-hub-guide.aspxTue, 10 Mar 2009 13:21:55 GMTUse this FlexDrum guide for hub specifications and finished FlexDrum sizes.http://www.meritabrasives.com/news/felt-polishing-discs.aspxhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news/felt-polishing-discs.aspxTue, 10 Mar 2009 13:20:53 GMTMerit’s Felt Polishing Discs are made from a white, non-abrasive, dense material and are an ideal choice for final polishing applications. They can be used with or without polishing compounds.  http://www.meritabrasives.com/news/silicon-carbide-powerlock-discs.aspxhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news/silicon-carbide-powerlock-discs.aspxTue, 10 Mar 2009 13:25:27 GMTSharp silicon carbide abrasive provides high initial cut and penetration for non-ferrous materials.  http://www.meritabrasives.com/news/ultra-ceramic-plus-powerlock-discs.aspxhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/news/ultra-ceramic-plus-powerlock-discs.aspxTue, 10 Mar 2009 13:26:11 GMTIndustry leading performance of ceramic abrasive provides unequaled life and value, especially on hard to grind alloys. Grinding aid produces longer life and cooler cut. Heavy Y-weight polyester backing provides excellent durability and grain adhesion. http://www.meritabrasives.com/event/IMTS2010.aspxhttp://www.meritabrasives.com/event/IMTS2010.aspxWed, 02 Dec 2009 16:46:57 GMTInternational Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2010 McCormick Place, Chicago IL USA September 13 - 18, 2010 See the latest in manufacturing technology. Visit us at booth #N-7051. Click on IMTS2010 link below for more information.