Abrasives & Finishing Products

Products • April 2, 2019

INOX-TOTAL Stainless Steel Power Brushes

PFERD has introduced a new series of 100 percent stainless steel power brushes designated INOX-TOTAL. These new brushes provide optimal protection against corrosion, as all components of the brush are produced from 302 stainless steel (INOX), making them ideal for use in environments highly sensitive to contamination such as nuclear power and pharmaceutical industries.

Products • February 26, 2019

POLIVLIES Ceramic Oxide CO-COOL Flap Disc

PFERD has introduced the POLIVLIES ceramic oxide CO-COOL flap disc, the newest addition to its popular line of POLIVLIES nonwoven products. Premium CO-COOL abrasive material provides consistently high grinding performance, with special top-sizing for reduced loading and cooler grinding on poor heat-conducting materials.

Products • February 21, 2019

C-PRIME and C-PRIME PLUS Ceramic Flap Discs

Weldcote Metals, a division of Zika Group, introduced its line of C-PRIME and C-PRIME PLUS ceramic flap discs. Weldcote's C-PRIME flap discs feature strong polyester backing for aggressive grinding applications that do not require excessive flexibility.

Products • January 9, 2019

Tiger AO, Tiger Zirc and Tiger Ceramic Cutting and Snagging Wheels

Weiler Abrasives has expanded its offering of small-diameter cutting and snagging wheels for high-speed die grinders to include Tiger AO, Tiger Zirc and Tiger Ceramic. These 2- to 4-inch diameter wheels are designed for long life and fast cutting and join the Wolverine value wheels already offered in this category.

News • January 4, 2019

Weiler Abrasives Group promotes Jennifer Hawkins

CRESCO, Pa. — December 20, 2018 — Weiler Abrasives, a provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, announced the promotion of Jennifer Hawkins to director of sales – West.

News • January 2, 2019

Weiler Abrasives Group appoints abrasive specialists

CRESCO, Pa. — December 6, 2018 — Weiler Abrasives, a provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning, announced two new positions within the company to serve key metal fabrication industries.

News • January 2, 2019

Pferd Inc. announces successor to president

Milwaukee, WI—PFERD INC, a global manufacturer of abrasives, brushes and power tools, has announced the appointment of Mariano Presas as President—Americas effective August 31, 2019.

Products • December 13, 2018

Comprehensive Line of Metalworking Abrasives

Weldcote Metals, a division of Zika Group, announced the availability of a comprehensive line of metalworking abrasives, many of which will be made in the U.S. at Weldcote's production facility in Niles, Illinois. The entire line includes more than 900 new SKUs.

News • December 3, 2018

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels Ltd. changes name

NILES, Ill. – November 2018 – CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels announces new identity of CGW Abrasives.

Products • November 8, 2018

Automated Robotic Finishing Solutions

Fastems LLC offers a comprehensive range of automated robotic finishing solutions including grinding, polishing, deburring and brushing processes. Robotic finishing eliminates variations common in hand finishing operations and maximizes output of precisely finished parts. Fastems robotic systems provide speed and flexibility through a combination of control and software technology, spindle choices, and a variety of process tools and accessories.

News • October 26, 2018

Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc. creates innovation team

WORCESTER, MA, USA (September 6, 2018) – Saint-Gobain Abrasives, one of the world's largest abrasives manufacturers, announced the introduction of its new division, Performance Grinding Solutions (PGS).

News • October 24, 2018

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels Ltd. hires Mike Sullivan

NILES, Ill. – September 2018 – CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels announces Mike Sullivan as president for CGW and PASCO in the U.S. and Canada.