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Guides and Tips on Industrial Abrasive Discs

Discover everything you need to know about selecting and using abrasive discs for the metallurgical and boiler-making sectors. In this section, we take an in-depth look at our range of cutting discs (XTREM, ALU, and BASIC lines) for steel, iron, and aluminum, as well as the best options for heavy stock removal. Learn how to maximize the lifespan of your consumables, prevent thermal discoloration on stainless steel with our flap discs, and always operate under the highest safety standards and EN12413 regulations.

Flap Discs for the Maritime Sector in 2026

12/10/2026

Abrasive discs Technical guide to choosing flap discs for the maritime sector: dressing repair welds on board, breaking edges before paint patching, preparing for the classification society survey and finishing…

Flap Discs for Aeronautics in 2026

05/10/2026

Abrasive discs Technical guide to choosing flap discs for aeronautics: blending TIG welds on stainless, titanium and Inconel, breaking edges on machined aluminium parts, dressing clad sheet without cutting through…

Flap Discs for the Energy Sector in 2026

28/09/2026

Abrasive discs Technical guide to choosing flap discs for the energy sector: dressing and blending weld beads on wind towers, solar structures and substations, preparing welds for non-destructive testing and…

Flap Discs for Foundries in 2026

21/09/2026

Abrasive discs Technical guide to choosing flap discs for foundries: blending the ground area into the as-cast skin, dressing repair welds, preparing surfaces for dye penetrant or magnetic particle testing…

Flap Discs for Industrial Supply in 2026

14/09/2026

Abrasive discs Technical guide to stocking and selling flap discs for industrial supply: which grits, diameters, shapes and backings to keep on the shelf, how to keep the stainless range…

Flap Discs for Tanks and Containers in 2026

07/09/2026

Abrasive discs Technical guide to choosing flap discs for tanks and containers: blending shell welds that have already been ground, the transition between head and shell, baffle and manway welds,…

Flap Discs for the Railway Sector in 2026

31/08/2026

Abrasive discs Technical guide to choosing flap discs for the railway sector: dressing and blending weld beads on bogie frames and rolling stock car bodies, grinding direction on fatigue-loaded parts,…

Cutting Discs for Metal Fabrication in 2026

17/08/2026

Abrasive discs Technical guide to choosing cutting discs for metal fabrication in the workshop: cutting sections, tube and sheet to length in runs for prefabrication, parts that go straight into…

Flap Discs for Construction in 2026

17/08/2026

Abrasive discs Technical guide to choosing flap discs for construction: blending the weld bead on site-welded connections, breaking edges on stairs and metalwork, preparing for paint or galvanising touch-up, and…

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