High-tech belts High-performance coated abrasives for the panel industry

We are a Swiss company sia Abrasives, with its headquarters in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative abrasives. The company develops, manufactures and markets complete abrasive systems, tailored to ­ pecific requirements and applications, for the surface treatment of s Technology leader Our careful choice of premium materials, the latest production and manu­ facturing equipment and sophisticated production technologies enable us to provide sanding products at the highest level in constant quality. every type of workpiece. These products turn sanding and...

Production expertise The flexible abrasives by sia Abrasives in Switzerland are developed according to the ever changing user requirements and explicit material analysis. They represent high-quality Swiss precision and workmanship with one goal: to be the best abrasives with the greatest possible effi­ ciency to achieve a perfect surface. Coated abrasives Classic coated abrasives and abra­ sive systems for advanced surface treatment of all types of material. Nonwoven abrasives Nonwoven products for preparation and cleaning tasks and for structur­ ing, especially on metal. Foam abrasives Foam...

sia Abrasives – Application areas Coatings and Composites This application area specialises in process-optimised surface solutions for processing and treating automotive body parts and fibre-reinforced plastics (such as carbon or glass fibre reinforced plastics) and offers a com­ plete system comprising abrasives, machinery and accessories. Our application-specific solutions have been developed for the marine, a ­ viation, transport, automotive and wind energy sectors as well as for body­ ork specialists and automobile painters. w Wood This application area covers the entire range of surface...

Metal This application area focuses on surface treatment for all metals ranging from rough grinding to material removal through to structuring for finishing purposes. The market is split into five segments: metalware, container build­ ing and toolmaking; foundries and forges; rolling mills and drawing works; fixtures and fittings industry; and precision engineering and watch industry. This structure requires a broad range of products to achieve the perfect surface as demanded by the user. Panels This application area covers industrial manufacturers’ requirements for wood-based, solid wood and...

Surface finishing expertise with innovation There is a continuing trend towards increasingly efficient production processes in the panel industry. New surfaces solutions are therefore a must. In response to this, sia Abrasives has further expanded its surface finishing expertise by developing product innovations and partnerships. Across the entire value chain – from research and d o m ­ evel­ p­ ent, to logistics, through to training – sia Abrasives consistently gears every­ thing towards the needs of cust

Our system – Your advantages

► Customer advice On location, from professional to professional As part of our personal customer service and support, our specialists are happy to provide their expert knowledge, also on location. Thanks to our many years of experience, we develop optimal solutions for your sanding-related challenges. ► Surface technology Economical and efficient We look at the required surface quality as a whole. This means that upstream and downstream machining processes are considered in the analysis, and factors such as efficiency, economy, quality and environmental pollution are also incorporated. If necessary,...

Application training Customer-specific seminars in Switzerland Every year, many specialists from various branches of industry receive comprehensive training at our training centre in Frauenfeld. In the calm and relaxed atmosphere of our seminars, participants have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the products and exchange their experiences. Documentation Application-oriented resources We provide comprehensive product information and detailed recommenda­ tions. These documents give you the means to ensure that you work with our products in a safe manner while guaranteeing that you...

Wood-based materials

Chipboard (consists mainly of wood chips) Chipboard is a subgroup of wood particle board. It is a flat, compressed sheet with a surface made of especially fine-grade chips. It is made by gravity- or air-spreading processes, and during its manufacture there is a gradual transition from the coarse-grained inner layer to the fine-grained outer layer. Chipboard is in most cases veneered or covered with an outer coating. Because the edge faces of chipboard are very rough, these are rarely finished and are u ­ sually covered, for instance with an edging of solid wood. MDF (consists mainly of wood fibres)...

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The special series for fine sanding or intermediate sanding of MDF boards, hard fibre boards and chipboard: 1718 siapan ensures perfect, chatter mark free quality due to its optimised belt joint. Application • Intermediate sanding • Fine sanding • Intermediate sanding of trimmed panels (pad sanding) • Intermediate sanding of MDF boards, hard fibre boards and chipboard (pad sanding) • Keying prior to direct painting Product profile Grit type: Silicon carbide Backing: G-wt paper Bonding: Resin over resin Equipment: TopTec Properties low Removal rate: ^ , short Lifetime: , medium...

With its robust, flexible polyester backing and broad grit range, 2718 siapan ensures consistently precise, high-quality results in all common applications from surface calibrating through to fine sanding. Product profile Grit type: Silicon carbide Backing: Z-wt cloth, polyester Bonding: Resin over resin Equipment: TopTec Application • Calibrating • Intermediate sanding • Fine sanding • Keying chipboard, MDF boards and hard fibre boards • Keying HPL (back) • Keying plywood, wood core plywood and solid wood panels Properties low very high Removal rate: ,-,-,-,-,-,-,—V short very...