Industrial manufacturing demands precision tools with premium performance that offers the perfect balance between cost and longevity.
Within the steel, pulp and paper industry, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of rolls used in hot and cold mill applications is paramount. Over time, these rolls endure significant mechanical and thermal stresses, leading to wear and imperfections, necessitating precision grinding applications to restore their functionality.
Roll grinding is a popular application used for shaping and finishing these specific rolls. Within this specialised cylindrical application, two primary types of bonding systems are widely employed due to their distinct advantages and suitability for different applications being vitrified and resin bond.
Vitrified abrasives, renowned for their rigidity and thermal stability, are well-suited to grinding operations that demand high material removal rates and precise surface finishes. Vitrified bonded abrasives will ensure a consistent performance over long grinding cycles, while retaining its form, even under demanding conditions of high temperatures and heavy loads, making them ideal for applications within steel mills, where heat generation is significant. This reliability translates into enhanced operational uptime and cost-effectiveness for steel manufacturers.
Resin bonded abrasives on the other hand are held together by a bonding matrix, offering flexibility and resilience, making them well-suited for applications requiring intricate profiling and surface finish requirements.
Within the pulp and paper industry, where rolls often handle a variety of materials and processes, resin bonded abrasives provide excellent surface quality and dimensional accuracy as they adapt well to different grinding pressures and speeds, enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining the integrity of delicate roll surfaces. Beyond performance benefits, bonded abrasives offer precise control on application, contributing to machine-life enhancement and sustainable manufacturing practices that reduce environmental impact through optimal material usage and reduced energy consumption. In an era where sustainability is increasingly valued, the efficiency gains achieved through advanced abrasive technology resonates across the entire production cycle.
With evolving demands of industrial grinding applications, innovations within the abrasive industry not only need to enhance grinding efficiency, but also address specific challenges posed by different roll materials and operational environments.
Locally manufactured, boasting the pinnacle of abrasive materials engineering, Andor precision grinding wheels offer the latest in ceramic grain technology. Renowned for exceptional hardness, heat resistance, and fracture toughness, ceramic abrasives are perfect for challenging grinding tasks on hard and heat-sensitive materials like forged steel and chilled cast iron. With superior form holding properties, Andor wheels maintain precise grinding profiles and dimensional accuracy throughout prolonged use, ensuring consistent quality in roll surfaces. Thanks to their advanced composition and design, Andor wheels provide a cool grinding experience, minimising thermal damage to workpieces and prolonging wheel life.
Recognising that every application is unique, we are able to provide tailored solutions that incorporate advanced materials and proprietary bonding formulations that ensure optimal performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness, aligning with the diverse needs of modern manufacturing industries. From wheel composition to grit size and bond type, Andor grinding media is engineered with a focus on durability and reliability, designed to withstand the rigors of continuous operational demand.
Backed by rigorous quality assurance processes, each manufactured wheel meets stringent standards for safety, performance, providing peace of mind to operators and managers alike.
For further information contact Grinding Techniques on TEL: 011 271 6400 or email info@grindtech.com or visit www.grindtech.com
