Catalog - Flap Discs

Product catalog summary

Overview of Flap Discs:
Flap discs are versatile tools used for grinding and finishing, consisting of abrasive flaps on a backing plate. Backing materials include fiberglass, plastic, and aluminum, each offering benefits like vibration absorption and recyclability.

Types of Flap Discs:

Type 29 Conical: Suitable for aggressive stock removal and contoured work.
Type 27 Flat: Ideal for finishing on flat surfaces.

Comparison with Other Tools:
Flap discs provide longer life, reduced costs, smoother finishes, and less vibration compared to fiber discs and grinding wheels.

Applications:
Used for grinding, stock removal, edge chamfering, weld blending, deburring, rust removal, and finishing.

Specifications:

Size Range: 4" to 7".
Grit Range: 24 to 120.
Abrasive Grain: Ceramic Alumina, Zirconia Alumina, Aluminum Oxide, Silicon Carbide.
Abrasive Flaps: Polyester or cotton.
Flap Density: Standard or high density.

Product Recommendations:

Norton SG Blaze R980P: Best for stainless steel and super alloys.
NorZon BlueFire R884: Suitable for mild carbon steel and welds.
Merit Metal: Good for stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminum.
Merit Silicon Carbide: Ideal for brass, bronze, and non-metals.

Availability:
Flap discs are available in various sizes and grits, categorized by performance and price tiers.

Product Overview:
Norton offers high-performance flap discs categorized by type, flap density, abrasive material, and backing plate material.

Specifications:

Types: Flat Type 27, Flat Type 29, Conical Type 29.
Flap Density: Standard and High.
Abrasive Material: Zirconia Alumina and Silicon Carbide.
Backing Plate: Fiberglass.

Product Details:

20X High Performance Flap Discs: Feature zirconia alumina abrasive, available in various sizes and grits, packaged for retail.
Merit Mini Flap Discs: Provide high cut rate and long life, available in sizes 2" and 3" with grits 36 to 120.

Availability and Packaging:
Flap discs come in different sizes and grit options, with standard packaging. Mini flap discs include back-up pads with TS and TR attachments, supporting up to 30,000 RPM.

Key Features:

High performance and durability with zirconia alumina abrasive.
Versatile merchandising options for retail.
Consistent finish and even wear of layered flaps.

Catalog excerpts

FLAP DISCS 74 NORTON – THE MUSCLE BEHIND THE MACHINE

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FLAP DISCS MACHINES USED Flap discs are versatile grinding and finishing tools, consisting of three main components: a backing plate, adhesive, and abrasive cloth flaps. The rectangular flaps are overlapped and glued to the backing plate. Flap discs are designed for right angle grinder applications ranging from heavy stock removal to surface blending. SIZE RANGE: Grinding, stock removal, edge chamfering/beveling, weld blending, deburring/deflashing, rust removal, blending, cleaning and finishing 4-1/2" - 7": 5/8"-11 discard mount and 7/8" hole ABRASIVE GRAIN: Ceramic Alumina, Zirconia Alumina,...

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_FLAP DISCS_I MATERIAL-TO-PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION GUIDE MACHINE USED APPLICATION/GRIT RECOMMENDATION GUIDE COARSER (GRINDING) HEAVY STOCK REMOVAL EDGE CHAMFERING/BEVELING WELD BLENDING FINER (FINISHING) RUST REMOVAL/BLENDING STANDARD DENSITY HIGH DENSITY CROSS REFERENCE GUIDE TOTAL PERFORMANCE INITIAL PRICE

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MACHINES USED NORTON SG BLAZE R980P / QUICK TRIM NORTON SG BLAZE R980P BEST/HIGHEST PRODUCTIVITY FOR STAINLESS STEEL, TITANIUM, AND SUPER ALLOYS FEATURES BENEFITS Latest-generation ceramic alumina abrasive grain • Last 50% - 200% longer than any flap discs on stainless steel, cobalt, chrome, Inconel, titanium and other hard-to-grind materials • Cool, noticeably fast cut rate • Significantly improve life, grain retention and fray resistance Durable fiberglass back High strength, lightweight, absorbs vibration NEW! Orange, flexible plastic backing plate on Type 27 Quick Trim • New industry standard...

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FLAP DISCS FLAP DENSITY: BACKING PLATE: Ceramic Alumina Ceramic Alumina Ceramic Alumina/ Zlrconia Alumina Ceramic Alumina Quick Trim Plastic Quick Trim Plastic/'Plastic Ceramic Alumina/ Zlrconia Alumina • 5/8-11 (HUBBED) TWINSTAR AND TWINFIBER FLAP DISC STD. PKG. QUANTITY = 5 New Trimmable, Flexible Plastic Backing Plate Quick Trim Norton SG Blaze R980P and TwinStar New higher-performance abrasive flaps are mounted on our new flexible, easily-trimmable plastic backing plate. For custom sizes orto fully use the flaps, the new Quick Trim flap discs are the answer. Available in 7/8" hole or our...

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FLAP DISCS MACHINES USED FLAP DENSITY: BACKING PLATE: Zlrconla Alumina Plus Zlrconla Alumina Plus When You Want Fast and Tough, You Want Norton Whether you want maximum productivity or simply the lowest initial cost solution, Norton and Merit have the product for all your right angle grinding and blending applications. Highest Productivity, Lowest Total Cost Latest-generation ceramic alumina abrasive provides the industry's fastest cutting discs and 50-200% longer life over any flap disc on stainless, titanium, and super alloys. htttiiA NorZon BlueFire Exceptional Blend of Performance New zirconia...

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FLAP DISCS MACHINE USED FLAP DENSITY: BACKING PLATE: Type 27 Flat Type 29 Conical Type 29 Conical Type 29 Conical Type 29 Conical SILICON CARBIDE Zirconia Alumina Zirconia Alumina Zlrconia Alumina Zirconia Alumina Zirconia Alumina Silicon Carbide ' MAX RPM FOR MERIT ZIRCONIA HIGH DENSITY FLAP DISCS IS 13,000

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FLAP DISCS • Zirconia alumina abrasive disc, packaged for retail/walk-in selling • Individual hang card provides product selling points • Product ships in merchandisable display case of small quantities MACHINES USED FLAP DENSITY: BACKING PLATE: Zirconia Alumina Wire rack (with header card) allows merchandising of 4" and 4-1/2" product three ways: hung on pegboard, mounted on an upright, or Merit Mini Flap Discs High performance zirconia alumina abrasive provides maximum cut Layered flaps wear away evenly, producing a high quality and consistent finish ABRASIVE: Zirconia Alumina Zirconia Alumina...

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