The label of safe abrasive discs
As with any product intended for the public, used in the world of work, both industrial and DIY, on the label of an abrasive disc it must be reported fundamental information for the safety of operators and all descriptions to understand the application and use of the disc.
It is therefore important to know how to read the label carefully in order to purchase the better product for the right use.
In addition to the name and brand of the manufacturing company, the barcode for identification, cataloging and sale, the expiry date, the technical specifications that identify the disc must be present on the label, i.e.:
- the application – the material we want to work with;
- the maximum speed of use – the number of revolutions and the speed of use (in RPM or m/s) on the respective machines, to be absolutely respected, in order to avoid risks and dangers;
- the size of the disk – expressed in mm which indicate external diameter, thickness, hole diameter;
- Ltechnical acronym of the disc in alphanumeric code – the acronyms correspond to the type of abrasive, grain size, hardness, type of binder and presence of reinforcements;
- Content information of iron, sulfur and chlorine compounds.
Furthermore, the safety regulations relating to the correct use of the abrasive wheel, the limitations of use, the PPE to be used during work and useful advice, such as reading the user manual, are indicated through pictograms. Last but not least, the security certification on all discs IMA Abrasives, is represented by the brand oSa.
