With unmounted flap wheels, coated abrasive flaps are arranged radially around the core in a fan-like structure. The flexible flaps perfectly adapt to surface contours. The abrasive grain is embedded in the sturdy, flexible cloth backing material with a resinoid bond. In ISO 5429, unmounted flap wheels are designated as "flap wheels." The ideal flap wheel for use on angle grinders in assembly shop operations. For universal applications from coarse to fine grinding.
Details
Industrial Subcategory:
Abrasive Wheels, Discs and Brushes
Applications 1:
Step-by-step fine grinding
Applications 3:
Structuring (matt finishing, brush matting and satin finishing)
Materials that can be worked:
Materials that can be worked 1:
Materials that can be worked 2:
Materials that can be worked 3:
Materials that can be worked 4:
Materials that can be worked 5:
Grey/nodular cast iron (GG/GJL, GGG/GJS)
Materials that can be worked 6:
Hardened, heat-treated steels over 370 HV (38 HRC)
Materials that can be worked 7:
Materials that can be worked 8:
Steel materials with a hardness > 54 HRC
Materials that can be worked 9:
Steels up to 370 HV (< 38 HRC)
Pferdergonomics:
PFERDERGONOMICS recommends flap wheels to reduce vibration and noise produced during use and to improve comfort when working.
Recommendations for use:
Flap wheel wear and the thermal load on the workpiece are reduced by decreasing the contact pressure and peripheral speed, and by adding grinding oil.
Recommendations for use 1:
Stock removal rate should be increased by using a coarser grit, not by increasing the contact pressure. This avoids unnecessary flap wheel wear and prevents the thermal load of the workpiece.
Recommendations for use 2:
Increasing the speed results in a slightly finer surface quality. An increase in contact pressure results in a slightly coarser surface. The softer the workpiece material, the coarser the resulting surface (when using the same grit size).
Recommendations for use 3:
Use the appropriate grinding oil for the material to significantly increase the service life and the abrasive performance of the discs.
Recommendations for use 4:
For the best results, use a power tool with 1,000–1,500 watts.
Recommendations for use 5:
For best performance, use at a recommended peripheral speed of 7,900-9,800 SFPM.
Safety notes:
Unmounted flap wheels should only be used with the appropriate clamping flanges.
Safety notes 1:
The contact pressure has to be reduced significantly when the optimum rotational speed is exceeded.
Safety notes 2:
For safety reasons, the maximum permitted rotational speed indicated must never be exceeded.
Safety notes 3:
The maximum permitted peripheral speed is 15,800 SFPM.
Manufactured By:
Pferd Inc.
Other Details
Can be mounted directly on the angle grinder without additional clamping devices.
Can be used face-down very close to edges and in corners thanks to special clamping system.
Conforms to contours due to high flexibility.
Consistently high stock removal rate throughout the entire service life as new, aggressive abrasive is constantly exposed.