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November 15, 2019 - Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Worcester, Massachusetts, has introduced its Norton BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs, the next generation of Blaze. The Norton BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs enable faster rust removal, and enhanced cleaning and detailing processes for better finishes. For more information and to download a brochure.

Users performing right angle grinding on a routine basis will see immediate results using Norton BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs due to improved micro-fracturing grain. By consistently exposing sharper grain edges, this improvement delivers a better cut rate, and longer disc life when compared to blended ceramic alumina discs. True to the success of the Norton Blaze portfolio, BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs enhance operator control in stock removal, deburring, blending and other applications. A heavy fiber backing not only provides a better disc face to surface grinding advantage, it also resists tearing in heavy applications, extending disc life, and requiring fewer changeovers, resulting in less labor time.

“Intended for carbon steel and other soft-to-grind materials, the new Norton BlazeX fiber discs were developed to provide cool cuts and to offer longer life due to a non-supersized design. We are seeing a 50 percent or greater cut rate using BlazeX on these materials when compared to Blaze F980,” said Patrick Carroll, Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives Senior Product Manager. “BlazeX F970 is an excellent complement to our existing Blaze F980 discs, which are engineered for stainless steel and other harder-to-grind materials. Together, both the BlazeX F970 and Blaze F980 fully cover right angle grinding in MRO, metal fabrication, welding, oil and gas, energy, and ship building markets, to name a few.”

Norton BlazeX F970 Fiber Discs are available in three sizes consisting of 4-1/2 in., 5 in. and 7 in. fiber discs, and in 7/8 in. hole or speed-change attachments. Coarse grinding applications are supported through the four key grits of 36, 50, 60, and 80. “We are also offering test kits which include a box of BlazeX F970 and Blaze F980 36 grit fiber discs in each size for testing,” adds Carroll. The kits are ideal for users who wish to see the difference between the two on their respective materials.   

September 5, 2019 - Cortec® Corporation is excited to unveil its newly revamped EcoAir® line of surface prep and rust prevention products packaged in eco-friendly bag-on-valve spray cans. These cans are powered by air rather than traditional flammable propellants and contain some of Cortec’s most popular corrosion solutions. The EcoAir® line includes options for biobased rust removal, water-based void space protection, and water-based cleaning/degreasing with flash rust protection. Of special note is the newest addition to the collection—EcoAir® Tool & Die—a rust preventative specifically designed for easier application and cleanup in the tool and die industry.

The fresh new EcoAir® package design and labeling make it straightforward and easy for users to know how each product is applied and whether it is intended to “Clean,” “Protect,” and/or “Preserve” metals. The portable cans are convenient for maintenance personnel, production employees, or preservation specialists to use for a variety of cleanup, rust removal, and rust prevention activities around the shop, on the production floor, or in remote preservation conditions where electrical-powered application equipment may not be an option.

The newly redesigned EcoAir® line includes the following:

• EcoAir® BioCorr® Biobased Rust Preventative

• EcoAir® 325 Tool & Die Rust Preventative

• EcoAir® 337 Void Space Rust Preventative

• EcoAir® 377 Multi-Metal Rust Preventative

• EcoAir® 414 Cleaner/Degreaser

• EcoAir® 422 Rust Remover

• EcoAir® 423 Rust Remover (gel for vertical surfaces)

These products offer a variety of user-friendly benefits on top of being portable and easy to apply. For instance, EcoAir® Tool & Die Rust Preventative, completely new to the EcoAir® line this year, is an outstanding option for the tool and die industry. EcoAir® Tool & Die is easy to spray on for protection of expensive molds. Unlike other rust preventatives that workers must clean off with solvents, EcoAir® Tool & Die does not need to be removed before the mold is used.

EcoAir® BioCorr® and EcoAir® 377 are two other rust preventatives that offer excellent advantages over traditional oil-based and greasy rust preventatives. These two EcoAir® products provide biobased and/or water-based rust prevention by leaving an unnoticeable dry protective film on metal surfaces. The two rust preventatives are easy to remove if necessary and promote a cleaner work area overall.

For void spaces where it is often challenging to protect hard to reach metal surfaces, EcoAir® 337 Void Space Rust Preventative can be fogged inside before shutting the enclosure. Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors will diffuse throughout the space and form a protective molecular layer on the metal surfaces. This is an easy way to protect intricate equipment internals or add a quick protective spray to a crate full of metal parts.

With Cortec’s EcoAir® 422 and 423 Rust Removers, workers have two biobased options for cleaning rust off metal surfaces. Both allow rust removal in 15-30 minutes without the harshness of other chemicals on the market. After rust removal, or simply during routine maintenance, EcoAir® 414 Cleaner/Degreaser is easy to spray on for a quick surface rinse that includes flash rust protection.

The EcoAir® line provides many great alternatives to traditional MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations)

products and rust preventatives with its user-friendly and environmental advantages. Contact Cortec® to find out more about these products today.

August 20, 2018 - Houghton International has developed an advanced cleaner designed to replace solvents in precision cleaning applications. Houghto-Rinse RTD™ is a water-based, non-flammable, ready-to-use cleaner that delivers outstanding process performance and surface appearance in a wide range of surface finishing applications. 

Houghto-Rinse RTD is a direct replacement for highly volatile solvents in applications where flammability, health, safety and environmental factors are concerns. It is designed to remove surface residues such as spray paint, marker pen, ink, glue, grease and production soil prior to final inspection, assembly or packaging. It is safe for use on all surfaces including aluminum, steel, magnesium, plastics, painted surfaces, and fiberglass. Its cleaning effectiveness and non-residue properties make it particularly valuable for critical cleaning applications where surface appearance is important. 

“Extensive field testing has demonstrated that Houghto-Rinse RTD delivers outstanding cleaning performance on a broad range of applications,” said Tony Pavesich, Houghton Surface Finishing Industry Leader. “It dries quickly, leaves no residue, and is ready-to-use, so it improves product quality and process efficiency.” The product is also economical, low-odor, and contains rust prevention properties, which may be important when used to clean steel components in critical applications.

Houghton International
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
800-666-4684

Pferd miniature brushes can be used for cleaning and light deburring on a variety of materials—from hard alloys to soft aluminum. The brushes are available with a wide selection of filaments, including carbon steel wire, stainless steel, brass wire, aluminum oxide abrasive filament, and a variety of soft or stiff natural bristles.

Pferd Inc.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
800/342-9015
www.pferdusa.com

The stainless steel micro spiral twisted and wire brush can be used for crankshaft oil holes, valve guides and general automotive maintenance. A carbon steel/flat wood back w/scraper brush excels at cleaning welds from any metal surface and a stainless steel wheel brush cleans rust off roofs, machinery, and metallic structures.

Gordon Brush
City of Industry, California
323/724-7777
www.gordonbrush.com