Knowledge Base
- How to Choose the Right Sanding Belts for Your ApplicationChoosing the right sanding belt can make all the difference in achieving a smooth, professional finish on your application. Whether you’re working with wood, metal,… Read more: How to Choose the Right Sanding Belts for Your Application
- The New Norton RazorStar Precision Shaped GrainOptimise your grinding performance with Norton RazorStar Fibre Discs, featuring engineered shaped ceramic grain technology for the best cutting performance in the industry. Designed for… Read more: The New Norton RazorStar Precision Shaped Grain
- A Breakdown Of All Surface Finishing & Abrasives TerminologySurface finishing is a minefield of technical terminology, and we understand that it can be difficult to identify the benefits of one product over another… Read more: A Breakdown Of All Surface Finishing & Abrasives Terminology
- Your One-Stop Shop For Common Narrow Belt Sander SizesIt can sometimes be difficult to know what size sanding belt your machine uses, particularly if you have quite an obscure machine or do not… Read more: Your One-Stop Shop For Common Narrow Belt Sander Sizes
- Your One-Stop Shop For Dynabrade Sanding Belt SizesDynabrade offer a wide selection of abrasive belt tools, with these being listed below along with their applicable range of belt sizes. Tool Range Model… Read more: Your One-Stop Shop For Dynabrade Sanding Belt Sizes
- NEW Mirka Galaxy High Technology Abrasive – Non-Sticking. Self-Sharpening. Long-LastingMirka® Galaxy: New High Technology Abrasive Mirka Galaxy is a new kind of high technology abrasive. It combines effectiveness with long use life, thanks to… Read more: NEW Mirka Galaxy High Technology Abrasive – Non-Sticking. Self-Sharpening. Long-Lasting
- Abrasive Grains – Choosing The Right Abrasive For Your ApplicationWith so many products now available in the surface finishing market, it is important to choose the most effective type of grain for your application,… Read more: Abrasive Grains – Choosing The Right Abrasive For Your Application
- Tool Profile: Dynabrade Dynafile RangeIntroduced in 1969, the original Dynabrade Dynafile was intended to replace tedious hand-filing. Since then the design has been improved and refined, with various new… Read more: Tool Profile: Dynabrade Dynafile Range
- Tool Profile: Fein WPO 14-25 E Electric PolisherThe Fein WPO 14-25E is an extremely powerful tool that works as a fully-functional sander, polisher and satin-finisher for cool machining of stainless steel. Versatile… Read more: Tool Profile: Fein WPO 14-25 E Electric Polisher
- The Basics of Polishing Mops & CompoundsWhat is Polishing? The bar of compound is pressed against the edge of the mop as it is spinning, with the heat generated melting the… Read more: The Basics of Polishing Mops & Compounds
- How To Remove Rust Without Damaging The MetalSee The Norton Blaze Rapid Strip In Action!
- A Guide To Flap DiscsWhat Is A Flap Disc? A flap disc is an abrasive product found in the coated abrasive family. The discs are made up of multiple… Read more: A Guide To Flap Discs
- Norton’s 3 Step Process To A Mirror Finish On Stainless Steel With An Angle GrinderWhat Is A Mirror Finish? On stainless steel, a mirror finish is a highly-polished commercial finish characterised by a bright, shiny and reflective surface. You’ll… Read more: Norton’s 3 Step Process To A Mirror Finish On Stainless Steel With An Angle Grinder
- Dust Extraction – The Importance & How to Control ItWhy Is Dust Extraction Important? In short dust extraction systems are an essential part of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) consequently; failing to… Read more: Dust Extraction – The Importance & How to Control It
- Maintenance For Air ToolsAir tools have moving parts and as such they require regular servicing to maximise their lifetime & performance. With the right preventive maintenance in place… Read more: Maintenance For Air Tools
- Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome – The Risks and How To Manage ThemWhat is HAVS? Hand – Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a condition related to the consistent use of tools or equipment that operate with a… Read more: Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome – The Risks and How To Manage Them
- How To Achieve A Grained Finish On Stainless SteelWhich tools can help me achieve weld seam removal followed by a grained finish? Stainless Steel Handrails and Balustrading If joints are TIG welded and… Read more: How To Achieve A Grained Finish On Stainless Steel