Here's How You Choose the Right Abrasive for the Job

Here's how you choose the right abrasive for the job

November 13, 2024
By Carlee Shimek | Blue Print Editorial Team

With all the different applications of an abrasive tool, knowing which one to use for which job can be a real head-scratcher. You don’t have time to research the many kinds of abrasives and their uses. But with a sea of suppliers to wade through, making sure you’re getting quality abrasives is essential when shopping. So why not let the experts help?

Here are four pre-shopping, pre-expert areas to consider when choosing abrasives

Price: Is the sky the limit or do you need to be more frugal?
Grind time: How quickly do you need the grinding work done?
Lifespan: Depending on how often your production requires grinding determines how long you need your tools to last.
Strength: What kind of jobs do you need the abrasives to take on? What’s the total material removal the task will demand of the tool?

Wouldn’t it be nice to mix and match all these needs to one supplier’s abrasives? Imagine a tier system that categorizes different abrasive tools based on your specific needs. You would then get quality tools that fit your priorities. Having one supplier for any configuration of abrasives would also cut down on purchasing costs.

Fastenal wants to help you find the right abrasive for the job. That’s why we partner with Norton Abrasives, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of abrasives. Cut down on costs and metal at the same time. Find the proper abrasives to match your grinding needs!

Here's how you choose the right abrasive for the job

Here are four pre-shopping, pre-expert areas to consider when choosing abrasives

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