Tech Talk
What are some “Safety Precautions for Grinding Wheel Usage”?
Inspect products for defects when receiving and, again, prior to mounting. Store grinding wheels in suitable rooms fitted with appropriate racks. Ensure that permissible RPM and/or surface speed in m/s or sfpm correspond to grinding wheel and machine intended for use. Use paper or plastic blotters between wheel and steel flange. Use torque wrench when tightening flange nuts. Inspect all guards and other safety features for proper functioning. Wear safety glasses. Start machine, step out of the way, and run machine at idle speed for 1 minute to cutting metal. Operate machine according to machine and wheel instructions. Never, ever, run a grinding wheel at higher surface speed (m/s or sfpm) than marked on the wheel. Never mount a vitrified grinding wheel without prior ring test. If dull sounds occurs, do not use the wheel. Do not force a grinding wheel on flange, shaft or arbour. Do not operate a grinding machine with safety devices removed. Do not use a grinding wheel without wearing safety glasses. Do not side-grind with a wheel not intended for this purpose.
