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Non-Woven Markets

Norton Bear-Tex®

Rapid Prep™ TrainingUnderstanding the Line

Joe Paquette & Paul Krupa July 2014

http://www.nortonbeartex.com

Non-Woven Markets

New Product Introduction

Manual and machine blending and finishing

Coarse grits, open structure for rust, paint, and defect removal

Blending and deburringsurfaces

Blending, deburring, and finishing surfaces

Deburring, providing a final finish

Flat stock: hand pads, rolls, flap wheels, floor pads

Wheels, discs, and slabs Unitized wheels Discs, belts (SCM) Convolute wheels

NEW! Norton Bear-Tex

Rapid Prep Range

Rapid Prep is the new Norton line of surface conditioning products (SCM). They are comprised of synthetic, non-woven fibers that are bonded to another material in order to give them more body and the appropriate rigidity for the application.This enables them to be used in numerous forms such as belts, quick-change discs, discs, rolls, and specialties. Scrim (hook & loop) and Y-wt. polyester are the bonded backing.

Non-Woven Markets

Norton Bear-Tex Rapid Prep Trifecta

Rapid Prep LF

• Low Flex

• Scrim back (Hook/Loop)

• Stiffest material

• Most durable

• Most aggressive

• Clean Bond Tech

• XC, C, M, F, VF

• A/O & Vortex grains• WB, hook/Loop Discs

Rapid Prep RF

• Regular Flex

• Y-wt. Poly back

• Heavy duty

• Low stretch

• Good cut

• Clean Bond Tech

• C, M, F, VF

• Premium A/O grain• Narrow Belt, QC Disc

Rapid Prep XF

• Extra Flex

• Y-wt. Poly back

• Most flexible

• Low stretch

• Good cut

• Clean Bond Tech

• C, M, F, VF

• Premium A/O grain• File Belts

RELEASED RELEASED RELEASED

VORTEX RF & XF COMING Q4

Non-Woven Markets

Availability by Shape

SHAPE NEW LINE: Rapid PrepRapid Prep

LFRapid Prep

RFRapid Prep

XF Rolls X X X

Wide Belts X X

Pump Sleeve / Drum X X X

Narrow Belts X

File Belts X

Hook & Loop Discs X

Quick-Change Discs X X

Specialties X X

Blue X = First Choice Black X = Alternate Choice

Non-Woven Markets

New Technologies

Norton Rapid Prep Surface Conditioning DesignsLF: Low Flex – scrim material back: hook & loop discs, quick-change discs, rolls, wide belts, and specialties

RF: Regular Flex – cloth back: portable and narrow belts, quick-change discs, rolls, and specialties

XF: Extra Flexible – cloth back: file belts, pump sleeves, rolls

Proprietary agglomerate grain technology that cuts faster and finishes finer, grit for gritImproves efficiency with eliminated steps!

Proprietary anti-smear technology for Increased useful life and less reworkNo one else can deliver this benefit!

Non-Woven Markets

Easy Product Identification: Grain Type And Grit Size

• Industry standard colors by grit size • Vortex products have white swirl of logo on backprint

The quick-change discs have BLUE buttons. (not shown)• A/O products have no backprint

The quick-change discs have BLACK buttons. (shown)

GritSize

ColorCode

Approx. Grit Range

Approx. Ra Finish(varies by alloy, equip, etc.)

Carbon SS Al Inconel

XC Black 36 - 40 62 53 110 37

C Brown 50 - 60 42 43 80 33

M Maroon 80 - 100 25 35 50 29

F Green 120 - 150 14 28 34 28

VF Blue 150 - 220 11 22 24 24

Non-Woven Markets

Application Recommendations

LF RF XF

FLEXIBILITY

Most Least

LF RF XFVortex A/O

DURABILITY

ResistsLoading

ResistsWear

RECOMMENDED BELT SPEEDSApplication SFPM RangeOxide Removal 3,500 – 6,500

Deburring 5,000 – 6,500

Cleaning / Refinishing 2,200 – 5,000

Finishing 550 – 3,000

Non-Woven Markets

Starting Recommendation – By Shape

SHAPE OPERATION

RP LF - A/OWide belts, hook & loop discs, Quick-change discs, rolls

Deburring, refining and finishing of all products. Bonded to scrim back; heavier.

Vortex RP LFWide belts, hook & loop discs, Quick-change discs, rolls

Best product for deburring, refinishing for all metals. Bonded to scrim back; heavier.

RP RF - A/O Portable and narrow belts,quick-change discs & specialties

Refining and finishing all metals, where flexibility is desired. Manual and robotic operations. Bonded to cloth-backing.

RP XF - A/O File beltsRefining and finishing all metals where most flexibility is desired. Bonded to cloth-back; very flexible.

.Benefits of Surface Conditioning Material• Remove surface defects• Generate the right finish in one operation• Produce clean, smooth, deburred surfaces• Reduce grind lines in fewer steps than coated abrasive products• Provide a unique combination of good cut, finish, and life• Deliver a consistent, repeatable finish• Replace traditionally-used products such as coated abrasives and wire

brushes• Non-rusting, waterproof, resilient, conformable and non-conductive / non-

metallic

Non-Woven Markets

Starting Recommendations by Machine and Material

Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Nickel Alloys Aluminum Brass/Copper Titanium

Portable File Belt Rapid Prep XF - AO Rapid Prep XF - AO Rapid Prep S/C UF

Rapid Prep XF- AO Rapid Prep XF - AO Rapid Prep XF - AO Rapid Prep S/C UF

Rapid Prep XF- AO

Benchstand BeltRapid Prep RF - A/O Rapid Prep RF - A/O

Rapid Prep S/C UF

Rapid Prep RF - A/O Rapid Prep RF - A/O Rapid Prep RF - A/O Rapid Prep S/C UF

Rapid Prep RF - A/O

Expanding Drum Pneumatic Drum

Rapid Prep RF - A/OVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/O




Rapid Prep RF - A/OVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/ORapid Prep S/C UF


Backstand / Robotic Slack of Belt

Rapid Prep RF - A/O

Rapid Prep RF - A/ORapid Prep S/C UF

Rapid Prep RF - A/O

Rapid Prep RF - A/O


Rapid Prep RF - A/O

Wide Belt Rapid Prep RF- A/OVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/O


Rapid Prep RF - A/O Vortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/O



Rapid Prep RF - A/O Vortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/O

Stroke Sanding Rapid Prep RF - A/O


Rapid Prep RF - A/O

Rapid Prep RF - A/O


Rapid Prep RF - A/O

Bold is 1st choice

Non-Woven Markets

Competitive Cross Reference

BELTS Norton 3M Standard SIA Fibral BibielleTry these If you use these

RP LF - A/O PD, SC FE 6250 SCLS

Vortex RP LF SC, SE, SL FE 6250 SCHD

RP RF - A/O LS, SC-LS RC, FE 6210, 6230 SCLS, SCXF

RP XF - A/O LS, SC-LS, DuraFlex RC, FE 6230 SCXF

DISCS Norton 3M Standard SIA Fibral BibielleTry these If you use these

RP LF - A/O PD, SC XD 6250 SCSB

Vortex RP LF SC, SE, SL, LGB XD 6250 SCSB,

SCD-HD

RP RF - A/O LS FE, RC, GP 6230, 6260 SCSB, SCD

This information is intended only as a guide to a probable starting point from a competitive product. It is not intended to imply that it is an exact crossover. The “end user” should always qualify the product to confirm appropriateness for their exact requirements.

Non-Woven Markets

1. Norton Rapid Prep LF Attributes

• Available in Vortex® and A/O grains• XC, C, M, F, VF grit range• Recommended for;

– Wide belts – Hook & loop discs, quick-change

discs, rolls, specialties• Clean Bond Technology™ (no smear)• Stiffest, thickest backing• Excellent for deburring, heavy-duty

finishing all metals

GRADE TYPE MCC MD

XCRS Vortex Rapid Prep LF S2103 D0921CRS Vortex Rapid Prep LF S2203 D0922MED Vortex Rapid Prep LF S2303 D0923FINE Vortex Rapid Prep LF S2403 D0924VFINE Vortex Rapid Prep LF S2503 D0925

GRADE TYPE MCC MDXCRS Rapid Prep LF - A/O S2108 D0911CRS Rapid Prep LF - A/O S2208 D0912MED Rapid Prep LF - A/O S2308 D0913FINE Rapid Prep LF - A/O S2408 D0914VFINE Rapid Prep LF - A/O S2508 D0915

Non-Woven Markets

Norton Rapid Prep LF - A/O Case Studies– Finishing Aerospace Components

Application Finishing of thrust reverser door panel

Material Aerospace-grade aluminum

Current Machine Pneumatic grinder

Competitive 3" x 1/2" x 1/4" spindle unitized wheelProduct

Norton Product 3-1/2" x 15-1/2" Rapid Prep LF - A/O coarse grit belt

Test Machine Pneumatic in-line expanding drum

Results Rapid Prep belt benefits:• Increased cut (MRR)• Improved surface finish• Decreased cycle time from

20 minutes to 1 minute

Non-Woven Markets

Norton Rapid Prep LF Case Studies– Finishing Aerospace Components

Application Blending mismatch and corner break on aluminum spars

Machine Right angle grinder

Competitive 7" aluminum oxide medium grit surface conditioning discsProduct

Norton Product 7" Vortex Rapid Prep LF coarse and fine grit discsand Rapid Prep LF - A/O medium grit discs

Results Norton Rapid Prep discs resulted in $31K annual abrasive cost savings with longer life and will be used for numerous other applications

Application Composite interior finishing at OEM

Machine Right angle grinder

Competitive 2" aluminum oxide medium grit quick-change discsProduct

Norton Product 2" Rapid Prep LF - A/O medium grit quick-change discs

Results Norton Rapid Prep discs lasted 20% longer, decreasing usage from 80,000 to 64,000 discs/year = $8K annual savings

Non-Woven Markets

2. Norton Rapid Prep RF - A/O Attributes

• Available in premium A/O grain• C, M, F, VF grit range• Recommended for:

– All belts (except file belts)– Quick-change discs, specialties

• Clean Bond Technology™ (no smear)• Regular flex, low stretch backing• Excellent for manual backstand,

benchstand, and robotic operations• Refining and finishing all metals, where

some flexibility is desired

GRADE TYPE MCC MD

CRS Rapid Prep RF - A/O S2228 D0917

MED Rapid Prep RF - A/O S2328 D0918

FINE Rapid Prep RF - A/O S2428 D0919

VFINE Rapid Prep RF - A/O S2528 D0920

Non-Woven Markets

Norton Rapid Prep RF Products

• RF Belts– Thinner than RP LF belts– Low stretch material– More conformable

• RF Quick-Change Discs– Thinner than RP LF discs– More conformable– New spinweld button fastening

process for closer tolerances and concentricity

RP- RF

RP- LF

Non-Woven Markets

Norton Rapid Prep RF Belt Field Test Examples

Application Material Grit Size Belt Size Results

Polishing medical tubes Stainless steel, medical grade Very Fine 1-3/16" x 24-1/2" 1.5X more life

Blending and polishing industrial/commercial sinks Stainless steel Medium 1-1/4" x 132" 2X life and better finish

Blending and polishing high-end appliance handles Stainless steel Medium 3" x 132" Outperformed competitor

Finishing aerospace latches and hinges

Cast aluminum and stainless steel

Medium, Fine,Very Fine

2-1/2" x 60" 1.5X more life

Finishing automotive armatures Carbon steel Very Fine 1" x 18" Better than competition

Excellent results on stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum.

Non-Woven Markets

Norton Rapid Prep RF - A/O Case Study– Finish Aerospace Components

Application Finishing aerospace latches, hinges, and hardware

Material Carbon steel and cast aluminumMachine Pedestal grinder 1HP, 1725 RPM

7" contact wheelCurrent 2-1/2" x 60" LS A/O medium and very fine Competitive grit surface conditioning belts Products medium grit on steel, very fine on aluminumNorton Products Rapid Prep RF - A/O medium and fine grit belts

medium grit on steel, fine on aluminumResults Rapid Prep belt benefits:

• Fewer belt changes• Increased cut (MRR)• Improved surface finish• Decreased cycle time• Norton lasted 2X competition

Non-Woven Markets

3. Norton Rapid Prep XF Attributes

• Available in premium A/O grain

• C, M, F, VF grit range

• Recommended for:– File belts

• Clean Bond Technology™ (no smear)

• Most flexible, low stretch backing

• Excellent for all Dynafile® and other file belt operations

• Refining and finishing all metals where most flexibility is desired.

GRADE TYPE MCC MD

CRS Rapid Prep XF - A/O S2238 D0932MED Rapid Prep XF - A/O S2338 D0933FINE Rapid Prep XF - A/O S2438 D0934VFINE Rapid Prep XF - A/O S2538 D0935

New flexible resin systemNew premium fast cut A/O grain

Non-Woven Markets

Norton Rapid Prep XF- A/O Case Studies̶ Finishing Marine Parts

Application Finishing marine water filtration tanks

Material 304 stainless steel

Current Machine Dynafile II (20,000 RPM, 3/4" contact)

Competitive 3/4" x 18" medium grit A/O SCM BeltProduct

Norton Product 3/4" x 18" Rapid Prep XF- A/O medium grit belt

Results Rapid Prep belt benefits:• Increased life by 30%• Increased cut (MRR)• Equal surface finish• Decreased cycle time by 25%

Non-Woven Markets

Norton Rapid Prep XF Belt Field Test Examples

Application Material Grit Size Belt Size Results

Blending and finishing welds Stainless steel MediumCoarse

¾" x 18" and ½" x 24"

30% more life than competitor A/O. Good finish

Blending and finishing aerospace tubes Aluminum Fine ½" x 24”

50% better life than competitor A/O. Good finish.

Blending and finishing wing hinges and knuckles Titanium Coarse ½" x 18"


Motorcycle welded frame finishing and polishing Carbon Steel Coarse ½" x 18"


Finishing aerospace parts Stainless steel Medium ½" x 24"

2X better life than competitor A/O. Good finish.

Excellent results on stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum & titanium

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