Transcript Bear-Tex Belts & Discs Chelsea Andrews, Product Manager, Coated May 2015 Non-Woven Abrasives.

Bear-Tex Belts & Discs
Chelsea Andrews, Product Manager, Coated
May 2015
Non-Woven Abrasives
Norton Bear-Tex Product Offering Overview
New Vortex
Premium Tier
Rapid Prep Offering
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New Product Family Extension – Best Tier
Norton Vortex Rapid Prep is the premium tier of the surface conditioning (SCM) product family.
Made from synthetic, high-strength fibers and patented Vortex aluminum oxide grain, this line is the
most consistent cutting and finishing surface conditioning material (SCM) the market has to offer.
Available in belts, quick-change, hook & loop, and arbor hole discs, rolls, and specialties.
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Bear-Tex Features
New Clean Bond
resin technology
Benefits
• Smear-free, even on high nickel content
alloys
• Will not load on aluminum and soft metals
as competitive products can
Proprietary new
coating method
• Robust layer of grain throughout the
product that extends life; grain does not sit
on top of fibers as competitive products
can
• Consistent and uniform surface finish
Extended form
holding and edge
fray resistance
• Lowest total cost of consumable tooling per
work piece
• Less part changeover due to superior
product life
Improved hook
and loop backing
on discs
• Improved attachment on sanders for safer
use
• Discs sit flatter on back-up pads, resulting
in a more consistent finish on DA
applications
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Availability: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep
SHAPE
FLEX
LF
RF
XF
(low flex, highest
density, stiffest)
(regular flex,
low stretch)
(extra flexible,
low stretch)
Rolls
X
X
X
Wide Belts
X
X
Pump Sleeve / Drum
X
X
Narrow Belts
X
X
File Belts
X
Hook & Loop Discs
X
Quick-Change Discs
X
X
Specialties
X
X
Blue X = First Choice
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Black X = Alternate Choice
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Internal Test: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep RF Medium Disc
SC Disc End of Life
16.0
14.0
12.0
Cut, g
10.0
Competitor A
SC
8.0
6.0
SC Vortex RF
MED
4.0
2.0
0.0
2 14 26 38 50 62 74 86 98 110122134146158170182194206218230242254266278290302
time, min
Total Stock Removal
400%
340%
350%
Cut, %
300%
Competitor
A SC
250%
200%
150%
SC Vortex
RF MED
100%
100%
50%
• Robust backing substantially outperforms
competition
• Competitor stops cutting after 56 minutes
while Norton Vortex Rapid Prep RF disc
continues to cut for 300 minutes for 3.4X
MORE STOCK REMOVAL
0%
Competitor A
SC
SC Vortex RF
MED
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Competitive Cross Reference: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep
Belts
Norton
Try These
Vortex RP LF
3M
SC, SC-BS, SEBS
LS, SC-BL, SEBL, FB
Vortex RP RF
Standard
SIA Fibral
If you use these
FE
Bibielle
6260
SCHD
RC, FE
6250, 6210
SCLS, SCXF,
SCHD
FE
6260
SCLS
RP LF - A/O
PD, SC-BS
RP RP - A/O
LS, SC-BL, SEBL, FB
RC, FE
6250, 6210
SCLS, SCXF,
SCHS
RP XF - A/O
All SCM file
belts
All SCM file
belts
All SCM file
belts
All SCM file
belts
Discs
Norton
Try These
3M
PD, SCDR/DS/DH
SC-DR/DS,
Vortex RP RF SE-DR/DS,
SCVortex RP LF DR/DS/DH,
RP LF - A/O
RP RF - A/O
SC-DR/DS
Standard
SIA Fibral
If you use these
Bibielle
FE, GP
6260
SCD, SCSB
RC, XD
6250
DCR, SCHD
FE, GP
6250, 6220
SCSB, SCHD
RC
6250
DCR, SCHD
NOTE: This information is intended only as a guide to a probable starting point from a competitive product.
It is not intended to imply that it is an exact crossover. The end-user should always qualify the product to
confirm appropriateness for their exact requirements.
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Application Recommendations: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep
FLEXIBILITY
LF
Least
RF
XF
Most
DURABILITY
LF
Resists
Wear
RF
Vortex
XF
A/O
Resists
Loading
RECOMMENDED BELT SPEEDS
APPLICATION
SFPM RANGE
Oxide Removal
3,500 – 6,500
Deburring
5,000 – 6,500
Cleaning / Refinishing
2,200 – 5,000
Finishing
550 – 3,000
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Starting Recommendations: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep
SHAPE
Wide belts, hook & loop discs,
Vortex RP LF
quick-change discs, and rolls
Wide belts, hook & loop discs,
RP LF - A/O
quick-change discs, and rolls
Vortex RP LF
Portable and narrow belts,
quick-change discs and specialties
RP RF - A/O
Portable and narrow belts,
quick-change discs and specialties
RP XF - A/O
File belts
OPERATION
Best product for deburring, refinishing for all
metals. Bonded to scrim back; heavier.
Deburring, refining and finishing of all products.
Bonded to scrim back; heavier.
Best product for refining and finishing all metals,
where flexibility is desired. Manual and robotic
operations. Bonded to cloth-backing.
Refining and finishing all metals, where flexibility is
desired. Manual and robotic operations. Bonded to
cloth-backing.
Refining and finishing all metals where most
flexibility is desired. Bonded to cloth-back; very
flexible.
Benefits of Norton Bear-Tex Surface Conditioning Material
• Remove all surface defects
• Generate the right finish in one operation
• Produce clean, smooth, deburred surfaces
• Reduce grind lines in fewer steps than coated abrasive products
• Provide a unique combination of good cut, finish, and life
• Deliver a consistent, repeatable finish
• Replace traditionally-used products such as coated abrasives and wire brushes
• Non-rusting, waterproof, resilient, conformable, and non-conductive / non-metallic
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Machine/Material Recommendations: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep
Carbon Steel
Portable File
Belt
Benchstand
Belt
Expanding
Drum
Pneumatic
Drum
Backstand /
Robotic
Slack-of-Belt
Wide Belt
Stroke
Sanding
Stainless Steel
Rapid Prep XF – AO
Nickel Alloys
Aluminum
Brass/Copper
Titanium
Rapid Prep XF - AO
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Rapid Prep XF- AO
Rapid Prep XF – AO
Rapid Prep XF - AO
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Rapid Prep XF- AO
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep RF- A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep RF- A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep RF- A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep RF- A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep RF- A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep RF- A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF Vortex Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C SFN
Bold is 1st choice
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Case Studies: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep RF Belts
Stainless Steel Finishing
Application
Polishing kitchen hoods
Machine
Portable belt sander
Competitive
Product
Competitor A -SC MED belts
Norton
Product
3-1/2" x 16" Vortex narrow belts, Medium grit
Results
Vortex belt had 1.3X life: 28 parts/Vortex belt vs. 23 parts/Competitor
A belt
with faster grinding time: 51 sec./part vs. 1:01sec./part w/Competitor
A belt and better visual finish in SS-304
19% annualized savings for customer at same price.
Application
Finishing kitchen sinks
Machine
Portable belt sander
Competitive
Product
Competitor B -SC MED belts
Norton Product
7" x 11-1/16" Vortex narrow belts, Medium grit
Results
Vortex belt had 2X life: 121 parts/Vortex belt vs. 50 parts/Competitor
B belt
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Case Studies: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Quick-Change Discs
Finishing Aerospace Components
Application
Surface blending and edge deburr of aerospace components
Machine
Pneumatic portable grinder
Competitive
Product
3” Competitor A-SC quick-change TR discs, Medium grit
Norton Product
3” Vortex Rapid Prep quick-change TR discs, Medium grit
Results
Vortex discs delivered 1.5X life: 1.5 parts/Vortex disc vs.
1 part/Competitor A disc with less loading
and faster grinding time: 39 sec./part vs. 48 sec./part w/Competitor A
disc
Application
Edge deburr of aerospace components
Machine
Pneumatic portable grinder
Competitive
Product
3” Competitor A-SC quick-change TR discs, Medium grit
Norton Product
3” Vortex Rapid Prep quick-change TR, discs, Medium grit
Results
Vortex discs delivered 1.5X life: 3 parts/Vortex disc vs.
2 parts/Competitor A disc
with faster grinding time: (1:50 min./part vs. 2:16 min./part w/
Competitor A disc
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Support Material
Brochure #8585
Bookmark #8527
Case Studies
#8583 and #8584
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Summary
• Why choose Norton Vortex Rapid Prep
products over Aluminum Oxide?
– Process time improved up to 50% less
time per part vs. Aluminum Oxide
– Reduces 2 to 5 grit sequences in blending
operations
– Proprietary Norton Vortex grain has
controlled friability which extends product
life for complete usage
– Strong backing resists edge wear;
up to 3X life vs. competitive products
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