Bench & Pedestal Grinding Wheels Warrant

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How do you care for a pedestal grinding wheel?

  Secure both pedestal and bench style grinders securely to the floor or work bench to prevent movement during usage. Store grinding wheels carefully on racks in dry places, and visually inspect them for warping, chips, cracks or other damage before installation. Discard used wheels once they are approximately 2/3 worn.

• What happens if you use a broken grinding wheel?

  Serious injury and even death can result from improper handling, installation or use of abrasive wheels. Cracked or defective grinding wheels can “explode” when in use. Secure both pedestal and bench style grinders securely to the floor or work bench to prevent movement during usage.

• What are bench and pedestal grinders used for?

  Bench & Pedestal Grinder Wheels Bench and pedestal wheels provide metal removal, deburring, shaping and sharpening needs. Available to fit many sizes and specification of machines, our variety of abrasive selection meets the application need for high speed tool steels, carbon steel, non-ferrous metals and carbide tooling.

• What are bench and pedestal wheels?

  Bench and pedestal wheels provide metal removal, deburring, shaping and sharpening needs. Available to fit many sizes and specification of machines, our variety of abrasive selection meets the application need for high speed tool steels, carbon steel, non-ferrous metals and carbide tooling.

• What are the OSHA requirements for a bench grinder?

  Do make sure your bench grinder has an adjustable work rest that is kept adjusted to 1/8 inch or less from the wheel’s grinding face. OSHA 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests.

• How to maintain your bench and pedestal grinder properly?

  Do make sure your bench and pedestal grinder is permanently mounted. It should not move or fall over during use. 20 Dust Control When required, control dust. • Dry collectors for non-combustible material. • Wet collectors for combustible material I.E. Titanium. 21 Other actions…DOs •Do always handle and store grinding wheels in a careful manner.

• How do I use the bench grinder safety gauge?

  To ensure compliance with OSHA 1910.215, use the yellow Bench Grinder Safety Gauge from Rockford Systems on bench/pedestal grinders to make sure work-rests are kept adjusted to within 1/8 in of the wheel to prevent the workpiece from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, resulting in potential wheel breakage.

• How do you care for a pedestal grinding wheel?

  Secure both pedestal and bench style grinders securely to the floor or work bench to prevent movement during usage. Store grinding wheels carefully on racks in dry places, and visually inspect them for warping, chips, cracks or other damage before installation. Discard used wheels once they are approximately 2/3 worn.