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Yel-<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Klingspor</strong><br />
Customer Magazine<br />
<strong>Edition</strong> <strong>2|2017</strong><br />
Sweep up!<br />
Enter to win a weekend at<br />
the Bobsleigh World Cup on<br />
Lake Königssee. Page 3<br />
<strong>The</strong> multibond allows for “cool grinding” of<br />
stainless steel. This saves time and boosts<br />
surface quality.<br />
Page 4<br />
Cool detail<br />
FOR PROFESSIONALS<br />
Remove material and attain a<br />
fine finish in one and<br />
the same work step?<br />
No problem.<br />
Page 8<br />
Star at the construction site<br />
<strong>The</strong> DT 350 U diamond cutting blade slices<br />
through anything you can throw at it: from<br />
cured concrete to brick. Page 6<br />
Worthy of the Olympics<br />
<strong>The</strong> German Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton<br />
Federation charges ahead with <strong>Klingspor</strong>.<br />
Page 7
2 CUSTOM MODELS<br />
<strong>Yellow</strong>. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Klingspor</strong> Customer Magazine <strong>2|2017</strong><br />
Tailor-made abrasive belts<br />
Your run-of-the-mill abrasive belt no longer fits<br />
on your machine? No problem: <strong>Klingspor</strong> offers<br />
customized solutions from A to Z.<br />
When do I need abrasive belts that are tailored to specific<br />
dimensions?<br />
In a nutshell: Whenever standard solutions do not match the dimensions of your<br />
grinder. An example of such a scenario are modified or self-made machines.<br />
<strong>Klingspor</strong> will, however, offer a consultation in any case - whether you opt for<br />
standard or custom solutions - and advise you on the machine that will fit your<br />
application best.<br />
What are the different ways to customise abrasive<br />
belts?<br />
Every parameter relevant during the production of abrasive belts can be adapted<br />
to the specifications of your individual machine. Type of abrasive belt and belt<br />
connection, grit, length and width.<br />
Who do I turn to when I need a customised<br />
abrasive belt?<br />
Our product catalogue offers a wide range of standard solutions. Should none of<br />
these measure up to your requirements, our sales team can use the Configurator to<br />
create a belt that matches your specific requirements to a T. This approach is used to<br />
process nearly 80 per cent of all orders.<br />
What type of service does <strong>Klingspor</strong> offer in this regard?<br />
When in need of special custom models, our <strong>customer</strong>s team up with our application<br />
engineers to establish which type of belt is most suitable. <strong>The</strong> <strong>customer</strong> does not have to<br />
contribute any know-how. But: <strong>The</strong> more they know about their machine and the belt they<br />
have in mind, the faster our engineers will be able to tailor an abrasive belt solution to the<br />
<strong>customer</strong>'s specific needs.<br />
Are there any limits to customisation?<br />
Since every abrasive belt is manufactured on the same machines that are used for mass<br />
production, there are certain maximum and minimum limits. For instance, the long<br />
abrasive belts <strong>Klingspor</strong> produces have a maximum length of ten metres, while the<br />
minimum width of the short belts is three millimetres. However, there have been<br />
occasions where <strong>Klingspor</strong> managed to customise belts with a length of 22.5 metres<br />
A mere 3millimetres is the smallest width of <strong>Klingspor</strong>’s<br />
regular abrasive belt.<br />
22,500millimetres is the length of<br />
the longest belt <strong>customer</strong>s have ordered so far.<br />
Are you interested in customised<br />
<strong>Klingspor</strong> solutions?<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Klingspor</strong> consultation<br />
hotline will be happy to answer<br />
any questions you may have:<br />
02773-922-456.
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THE KLINGSPOR WORLD<br />
3<br />
as in<br />
Autumn sales event. Cutting-off wheels, abrasive cloths, and abrasive<br />
mop discs: Craft businesses relying on <strong>Klingspor</strong> solutions every day can<br />
save a nice chunk of cash between October 1 and December 15 of 2017.<br />
As part of our “Autumn Sales Event for Craft Businesses”, we are offering<br />
deep discounts on a multitude of products - and offer <strong>customer</strong>s a free<br />
add-on when purchasing 200 of our FS 964 fibre discs. This promotion is<br />
available at participating dealers. ■<br />
Know how: learn<br />
from the experts<br />
Training courses. Use abrasives in the most efficient way - this is what<br />
participants learn during the hands-on sessions at our <strong>Klingspor</strong> training<br />
centre. Aside from providing theoretical background knowledge, our<br />
experienced instructors also share their practical expertise in using both<br />
stationary and hand-guided machines. This way, participants attending<br />
the sessions will take away both possible solutions to challenges they may<br />
face in their businesses and argumentation aids for sales negotiations. ■<br />
Imprint<br />
Publisher <strong>Klingspor</strong> Management GmbH & Co. KG;<br />
Commercial Register: Wetzlar, no. A 7011;<br />
represented by: <strong>Klingspor</strong> Verwaltungs GmbH;<br />
Commercial Register: Wetzlar, No. B 3020; 35708<br />
Haiger, Germany, Joint registered office: Hüttenstraße<br />
36, 35708 Haiger, Germany<br />
Managing Directors: Dipl.-Ing. Jan Gaj, Dipl.-Kfm. Olaf<br />
ter Jung, Dr. rer. pol. Hoang Duy Nguyen,<br />
Dr.-Ing. Hans-Jörg Seifert<br />
VAT No. DE 267856784<br />
Contact: E-mail: gelb@klingspor.de, Tel.: +49 (0)<br />
2773-922-0<br />
Responsible according to the German Press Law<br />
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Realisation muehlhausmoers corporate communications<br />
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Editorial team: Elena Berhausen, Joscha Duhme, Saskia<br />
Kaufhold, Rebecca Lorenz; Design: Maren Lickert,<br />
Manfred Wirth; Production: Britta Siebert<br />
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Photo credits Page 2 (dummy doll): fotolia/okrasyuk;<br />
Page 3 (bobsled): German Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton<br />
Federation; page 7 (Olympic bobsleigh and luge<br />
track): www.pyeongchang2018.com. <strong>The</strong> rights of all<br />
unlisted images belong to <strong>Klingspor</strong>.<br />
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Aluminium<br />
was not used as a work<br />
material until 200 years<br />
ago. Its low density makes<br />
it significantly lighter than<br />
iron. Since its strength<br />
is, nonetheless, similar to<br />
that of iron, aluminium is<br />
commonly used in vehicle<br />
and aircraft construction.<br />
However, machining aluminium<br />
may be challenging<br />
on account of its high thermoconductivity.<br />
This characteristic<br />
causes the heat<br />
generated during processing<br />
to be discharged into<br />
the surrounding material.<br />
This is why aluminium has<br />
a tendency to “smear”. To<br />
counteract this effect, the<br />
abrasives used should be<br />
designed specifically to the<br />
machining of his material.<br />
■<br />
12<br />
times is how often<br />
Blechexpo, the International<br />
trade fair for<br />
sheet metal working, has<br />
already been held. This<br />
year witnesses the 13th<br />
iteration of an event that<br />
focuses on the practical<br />
aspects of metal working.<br />
Between November 7<br />
and 10, more than 1,100<br />
international exhibitors<br />
will gather at the state<br />
trade fair centre in<br />
Stuttgart to showcase a<br />
wide range of technologies,<br />
machines and tools<br />
designed for sheet metal,<br />
pipe and profile machining.<br />
<strong>Klingspor</strong> will join in<br />
as well and demonstrate<br />
their latest solutions.<br />
<strong>Klingspor</strong> will welcome<br />
all members of the<br />
professional audience at<br />
Booth 6508 in Hall 6. ■<br />
Win 2 x 2<br />
VIP tickets!<br />
Answer this to win:<br />
What is the nickname of former Olympic luge<br />
champion Georg Hackl?<br />
<strong>The</strong> answer is given in this edition of "<strong>Yellow</strong>". Already found it?<br />
<strong>The</strong>n, all you will need is a little luck to win 2 x 2 VIP tickets including<br />
an overnight stay for the Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup, which will be<br />
held at Lake Königssee from January 19 to January 21, 2018.<br />
Participation is easy:<br />
Submit the correct answer along with your name and address to:<br />
by email: gewinnspiel@klingspor.de<br />
or send it on a postcard with the correct postage to:<br />
<strong>Klingspor</strong> Management GmbH & Co. KG, Hüttenstraße 36, 35708<br />
Haiger<br />
<strong>The</strong> closing date is 01/12/2017. <strong>The</strong> winner will be picked from the<br />
draw. <strong>The</strong> judges' decision is final. All personal details will be treated as<br />
confidential.<br />
Congratulations!<br />
During the sweepstakes in<br />
our last issue of “<strong>Yellow</strong>”<br />
we raffled off an Action Box<br />
containing 200 cutting-off<br />
wheels made by <strong>Klingspor</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> lucky winner’s name<br />
is Raphael Kura, owner of<br />
Sigu Industriebedarf in the<br />
Sauerland town of Menden.<br />
<strong>The</strong> correct answer to the<br />
contest question asked in<br />
issue 1/2017 was TY17. That<br />
is the name of this year’s race<br />
car competing for “Baltic<br />
Racing”. ■<br />
Field service representative Uwe<br />
Behrendt is presenting Raphael Kura<br />
with his prize.
4 MULTIBOND<br />
<strong>Yellow</strong>. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Klingspor</strong> Customer Magazine <strong>2|2017</strong><br />
Never losing its cool<br />
<strong>The</strong> use of multibond abrasives on stainless steel keeps the material significantly cooler,<br />
making the grinding process more efficient. An additional layer keeps annealing colours from<br />
forming and enhances surfaces quality.<br />
Annealing colours are a major problem<br />
especially when attempting to create a<br />
uniform surface.<br />
This happens not only to home improvement hobbyists: Lose focus<br />
for one second during manual grinding or set the grinding robot<br />
to the wrong parameters, and the damage is done: your stainless<br />
steel workpiece gleams in shiny bright colours. “Annealing colours are not<br />
too unpleasant to look at as long as you do not have to create a uniform<br />
surface. However, they also present one crucial disadvantage: Any spot<br />
on the surface showing this type of discolouration will begin to rust immediately<br />
when exposed to moisture”, says Karl-Heinz Koch, deputy team<br />
manager of the laboratory at <strong>Klingspor</strong>'s main production plant in Haiger.<br />
Annealing colours are brought about by elevated machining temperatures<br />
– as a result of a grinding process that takes too long or is performed<br />
at excessive pressure levels. This intergranular corrosion, as this<br />
undesired process is referred to in technical terms, involves the bonding<br />
of chromium and carbon on account of the added heat. <strong>The</strong> result is a<br />
chromium-depleted zone that is no longer protected against corrosion.<br />
Avoiding the time-consuming process of reworking the stainless steel<br />
requires that you stay below the critical temperature threshold while<br />
grinding. <strong>The</strong> solution to cooler grinding: Abrasives furnished with multibond.<br />
<strong>The</strong>se are also used for high-alloy grades of steel.<br />
Less rapid vitrification<br />
“While included in a host of our products, multibond sports an effect that<br />
is known to only a select few of our users. It is, in effect, an additional<br />
layer of coating. During use, the layer on the tool disintegrates, triggering<br />
various simultaneous processes that provide for a cooler grinding<br />
process”, explains Koch. However, the substantial reduction of the risk<br />
of annealing colours is not the only notable advantage of the multibond.<br />
“<strong>The</strong> processes triggered by multibond reduce the adhesion of the stainless<br />
steel to the abrasive’s grain points, slowing down the vitrification of<br />
the abrasive to a significant degree”, says Wolfgang Kaiser, head of the<br />
Test Trials & Service department, detailing the background. Compared to<br />
conventional abrasives, this feature increases both the removal rate and<br />
service life.<br />
Ongoing further development<br />
“<strong>The</strong> larger the surface the user is grinding, the greater the temperature<br />
increases. This is where the plus in removal rate is noticeable and pays<br />
off in a major way", declares Kaiser. He and his team carried out a slew of<br />
tests, pitting products with and without multibond against each other. As<br />
with all other products made by <strong>Klingspor</strong>, the tests also involved testing<br />
procedures on different tools delivering various output levels and operating<br />
with different operating voltages.<br />
Tip 1:<br />
Never use abrasive tools on<br />
normal steel first before<br />
using them on stainless steel!<br />
Tip 2:<br />
Make sure to thoroughly<br />
remove grinding dust<br />
particles from all surfaces.<br />
Tip 3:<br />
Always protect stainless steel<br />
surfaces from fountains<br />
of red hot sparks!<br />
Abrasive belts<br />
LS 313 JF<br />
CS 409 Y<br />
CS 410 X<br />
CS 631 XF<br />
CS 931 JF<br />
CS 910 Y ACT<br />
GX 931 JF<br />
CS 451 X<br />
A top-notch product<br />
for machining temperature-sensitive<br />
moulded parts, this<br />
belt perfectly adapts<br />
to different radii and<br />
contours.<br />
<strong>The</strong> CS 409 Y<br />
delivers a highly<br />
aggressive grinding<br />
behaviour thanks to<br />
its self-sharpening<br />
zirconia alumina.<br />
Designed for work<br />
on stainless steel,<br />
this abrasive belt<br />
with cloth-reinforced<br />
backing is available<br />
in grit sizes 40, 60,<br />
80, 100, 120, 150,<br />
and 180.<br />
Its ceramic grain<br />
allows the CS 631 XF<br />
to deliver continuously<br />
aggressive<br />
grinding behaviour<br />
paired with a long<br />
service life.<br />
Its self-sharpening<br />
zirconia alumina<br />
lets this versatile<br />
high-performance<br />
abrasive belt combine<br />
a long service life<br />
with a well-defined<br />
grinding surface.<br />
Engineered for finish<br />
grinding stainless<br />
steel, this highperformance<br />
abrasive<br />
belt will not vitrify<br />
on titanium and<br />
high-alloy steels.<br />
This special. product<br />
delivers superior<br />
reliability both during<br />
robot applications and<br />
grinding with the belt<br />
exposed thanks to its<br />
tear-resistant backing<br />
made of blended fabric.<br />
This abrasive sleeve<br />
is distinguished by its<br />
rugged cloth with<br />
reinforced backing<br />
and its premiumquality<br />
zirconia<br />
alumina.
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MULTIBOND<br />
5<br />
Temperatur [°C]<br />
190 Wärmeentwicklung im Vergleich<br />
170<br />
150<br />
130<br />
110<br />
90<br />
70<br />
ohne Multibindung<br />
mit Multibindung<br />
Zeit<br />
“<strong>The</strong> development process is never fully complete”, stresses Koch.<br />
Even though multibond compounds have been around for nearly 30 years,<br />
<strong>Klingspor</strong> constantly engineers and tests new products based on new<br />
materials and optimised dosages. You can never stop as the requirements of<br />
our <strong>customer</strong>s constantly change varying with their applications and grinding<br />
method. “Who would have thought 15 years ago that robots can now<br />
accomplish this task with a “feel” for the material they are machining”,<br />
says Kaiser giving an example of ongoing advances. ■<br />
Rather twisted<br />
Every now and then, multibond products are used for purposes other than<br />
those intended. “We recently received word from Portugal, where <strong>customer</strong>s<br />
had used abrasives of ours actually intended for grinding stainless<br />
steel on giant ship propellers made of bronze”, relates Karl-Heinz Koch,<br />
deputy team manager of the laboratory at <strong>Klingspor</strong> laboratory in Haiger.<br />
What is more, the results produced astonished even the most seasoned<br />
professionals such as Wolfgang Kaiser, head of the Test Trials & Service<br />
department: “Naturally, we test the effects of our products on other materials<br />
as well. If used on steel, for instance, multibond does not make<br />
a measurable difference. This is why we were amazed to learn that the<br />
effect on bronze was entirely different.” Apparently, multibond added noticeable<br />
value in this application scenario - an effect that was previously<br />
unknown. “Bronze has a slight tendency to stick In contrast to standard<br />
grinding discs, which will quickly clog on account of this disposition, the<br />
multibond of the discs used in Portugal acted as a release agent, reducing<br />
sticking significantly.”<br />
Unbenannt-2 1 12.09.17 10:45<br />
Fibre discs<br />
CS 570<br />
Operating with a high<br />
level of aggressiveness,<br />
the self-sharpening CS<br />
570 fibre disc is also<br />
suitable for machining<br />
aluminium.<br />
FS 966 ACT<br />
Just as self-sharpening<br />
and exceptionally<br />
aggressive, the FS<br />
966 ACT manages to<br />
convince with its exceptional<br />
service life,<br />
especially when used for<br />
heavy-duty applications.<br />
Abrasive mop discs<br />
SMT 636<br />
Epitomising unparalleled<br />
stock removal<br />
performance, the SMT<br />
636 is equally ideal for<br />
machining edges and<br />
surfaces.<br />
SMT 996<br />
Even if operated with<br />
only minimal force,<br />
the SMT 996 delivers<br />
a tremendous level of<br />
aggressiveness while<br />
keeping the edges<br />
perfectly stable.<br />
Mop<br />
KM 615<br />
Premium-grade grinding flaps with<br />
a fan-shape radial arrangement that<br />
are firmly anchored by a resin core<br />
at the centre of the abrasive mop<br />
wheel ensure an optimal adaptation<br />
to the contours of the workpiece.
6 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS<br />
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No site too challenging<br />
<strong>The</strong> diamond cutting blade DT 350 U is ideal for a host of different applications.<br />
This enhances flexibility and helps cut cost.<br />
Available immediately, the DT 350 product family is welcoming a<br />
new member: the DT 350 A, a special disc for cutting into asphalt.<br />
Cured concrete, hard stone, roof tiles<br />
and a multitude of other materials:<br />
<strong>The</strong> cutting challenges at every<br />
construction site are legion. To keep users<br />
safe and save them the need to change<br />
tools despite all these challenges, <strong>Klingspor</strong><br />
has engineered a diamond cutting blade<br />
that is both highly versatile and affordable<br />
thanks to an outstanding price/performance<br />
ratio: the DT 350 U. Suitable for a<br />
comprehensive range of applications, the<br />
blade performs exceptionally well not only<br />
on different materials but also on all<br />
common hand-held machines, tables saws,<br />
electric joint cutters and joint cutters with a<br />
capacity of up to 20 kilowatts. “While the<br />
majority of the diamond cutting blades<br />
competing at the same price level are<br />
sintered and manufactured in Asia, we<br />
concentrate our engineering and production<br />
capacities in Germany and Europe,<br />
respectively, and rely on the use of laserwelded<br />
segments", reveals Anton Bodrin,<br />
Product Manager at <strong>Klingspor</strong>. This<br />
approach allows us to reinforce the<br />
connection with the laser-welded core and<br />
produce a carrier that is of higher quality<br />
and retains the tension better. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
attributes clearly set the DT 350 U apart<br />
from most sintered diamond cutting blades<br />
catering to the same market segment in<br />
terms of aggressiveness and service life.<br />
<strong>The</strong> robust steel core cuts vibrations during<br />
use to a minimum. ■<br />
Application<br />
Suitable for a<br />
comprehensive range<br />
of applications<br />
▶ Cured concrete<br />
▶ Concrete, universal<br />
▶ Chalky sandstone<br />
▶ Hard stone<br />
▶ Roof tiles<br />
▶ Construction site materials<br />
For more information on<br />
the DT 350 U diamond<br />
cutting blade, log on to<br />
www.klingspor.de<br />
<strong>The</strong> DT 350 U is a one-of-a-kind diamond cutting blade for universal use at the construction site:<br />
Extensive range of application<br />
options<br />
<strong>The</strong> DT 350 U is available for all<br />
common machines sold today.<br />
My wood and I<br />
Suitable for any type of use in woodworking, the PS 28 F marries exceptional sanding performance on a wide range<br />
of wooden materials with an unparalleled price-performance ratio.<br />
Application<br />
<strong>The</strong> PS 28 F is the go-to solution for a comprehensive range of woodworking applications:<br />
Areas of application Properties<br />
Wood<br />
B Bond Synthetic resin<br />
Leather<br />
B Grain type Synthetic resin<br />
Coating type<br />
open<br />
BackingF-paper<br />
<strong>The</strong> available grit sizes range from P 40 to P 220. While devising this range, we<br />
paid special attention to providing a seamless sequence of grits. Available in grit<br />
sizes of P 40, P 50, P 60, P 80, P 100, P 120, P 150, P 180, and P 220, the PS<br />
28 F covers all sizes that even the most discerning user may require, allowing<br />
them to use one product continuously from profile sanding to polishing.<br />
For more<br />
information about<br />
our universal<br />
abrasive belt PS<br />
28 F, visit<br />
www.klingspor.de<br />
Combining an extended service life and a long lifetime<br />
with consistently high removal rates, outstanding<br />
versatility and a highly affordable price – the allpurpose<br />
abrasive belt PS 28 F keeps every single one of the<br />
promises it makes. Intended for wood-working applications<br />
within a grit range of P 40 to P 220, the belt has been<br />
specially engineered for small and mid-size woodworking<br />
enterprises. Ibraim Lapa, Product Manager at <strong>Klingspor</strong>, is<br />
well acquainted with their requirements: “While sanding<br />
wood is part and parcel of every woodworking business, most<br />
companies have to deal with a wide range of constantly<br />
changing types of wood: pine today, oak tomorrow, and, two<br />
days from now, maybe a particle board in the morning and a<br />
larch in the afternoon.<br />
This is why he recommends the product to all enterprises<br />
in trade and industry who machine solid wood, sand boards<br />
of wooden material and perform finish grinding on wooden<br />
surfaces. <strong>The</strong> PS 28 F strengths truly come to the fore when<br />
used for finish grinding on soft woods such as pine wood. Its<br />
premium aluminium oxide grit delivers unmatched sanding<br />
performance on wooden materials with various degrees of<br />
hardness. Its antistatic finish prevents the belt from becoming<br />
clogged with grinding dust. This keeps the scratch pattern<br />
perfectly clean every time. <strong>The</strong> fully synthetic resin bonding<br />
guarantees extraordinary grain adhesion even if subjected to<br />
the most tremendous stress. Better still, the belt runs<br />
smoothly without tearing thanks to its hard-wearing F-paper<br />
backing. Available as a wide, long or short belt version, PS<br />
28 F is suitable for use on all common wide, long and edge<br />
sanders. Customised versions can be manufactured with<br />
widths of up to 1,350 millimetres. ■
<strong>Yellow</strong>. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Klingspor</strong> Customer Magazine <strong>2|2017</strong><br />
COOPERATION<br />
7<br />
Final touches for the Olympics<br />
Athletic success and the exchange of knowledge characterise the partnership between the German Bobsleigh,<br />
Luge, and Skeleton Federation and <strong>Klingspor</strong>. Even legendary luger Georg Hackl is expanding his grinding expertise in<br />
“You literally feel how<br />
much material is taken<br />
off the runners during<br />
grinding – something<br />
I have have yet to<br />
experience with other<br />
abrasive paper.”<br />
Jacqueline Lölling, skeleton racer<br />
and world champion<br />
<strong>The</strong> relationship between <strong>Klingspor</strong> and luge<br />
luminary Georg, better known as “Hackl Schorsch”,<br />
was forged as early as the 1980s. “Back then, I was<br />
just a little lad and burgeoning luger and happened to buy<br />
some <strong>Klingspor</strong> abrasive paper at a hardware shop in<br />
Berchtesgaden. <strong>The</strong> initial satisfaction I got from that<br />
product has never ceased. This is why I kept using it after<br />
I started becoming successful.” And just how successful<br />
he was to become is something that the adolescent Georg<br />
Hackl could never have imagined. Hackl later dashed to<br />
three Olympic wins - the pinnacles of his phenomenal<br />
career.<br />
Now working as a coach, Hackl accompanied a team<br />
of BSD technicians (German Bobsleigh, Luge, and<br />
Skeleton Federation) working for skeleton world<br />
champion Jacqueline Lölling on a visit to <strong>Klingspor</strong>'s main<br />
production plant in Haiger. <strong>The</strong>ir objective: to obtain an<br />
up-close and personal look of the latest <strong>Klingspor</strong><br />
innovations in the field of abrasives, take them for a spin<br />
and take home the products that will make them as<br />
successful as possible at the next Winter Olympics.<br />
Abrasives boost speed<br />
“Premium abrasives help us accomplish our goals faster<br />
and with greater accuracy”, says Hackl highlighting the<br />
importance of being able to machine the “highly complex,<br />
thin and hard steel runners” of bobsleds, luges and<br />
skeletons. Depending on the runner, this laborious work<br />
can take up to three hours before technicians and athletes<br />
are fully satisfied. Skeleton technician Wolfram Schweizer,<br />
who initiated the cooperation between the winter athletes<br />
and <strong>Klingspor</strong> more than ten years ago, considers abrasive<br />
technology the factor that can tip the scales in your<br />
favour. “Success is constituted by three equally important<br />
factors: the athlete, the machine, and the start. If we can<br />
eke two or three additional per cent out of the skeleton,<br />
we have accomplished a lot.”<br />
It is, therefore, not surprising that our guests took a great<br />
interest in the laboratory and the test facilities to learn<br />
everything there is to know about the steps required to<br />
develop and manufacture every belt and disc. Other<br />
topics widely discussed between BSD’s technical experts<br />
and <strong>Klingspor</strong> included the handling of the abrasives and<br />
their use on tools actually designed for materials other<br />
than steel runners. Some members of the two groups<br />
have been working together for more than ten years.<br />
When Wolfgang Kaiser, head of the Test Trials and<br />
Service department at <strong>Klingspor</strong>, opened the box with<br />
prototypes, Hackl, Lölling and the technicians<br />
immediately moved on to practical testing. And, their<br />
feedback was soon to follow: “<strong>The</strong> feel of the tool is more<br />
immediate, giving me a better sense of the material”,<br />
says bobsled technician Marco Stahnke after grinding<br />
with an abrasive treated with an innovative coating. To<br />
Dirk Köpsel, Director of Sales for Germany at <strong>Klingspor</strong>,<br />
this type of interaction is a key component of the<br />
partnership with BSD. “We bring our expertise in abrasives<br />
to the table, while the technicians share their valuable<br />
feedback from hands-on use. Naturally, this feedback<br />
provides us with crucial insights that will also benefit the<br />
end products we produce for our <strong>customer</strong>s in trade and<br />
industry.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> special performance characteristics the athletes<br />
require from <strong>Klingspor</strong> products spur on Hans-Jörg<br />
Seifert, Managing Director at <strong>Klingspor</strong>: “Customers and<br />
partners who keep presenting us with new challenges<br />
sharpen our edge in technology and engineering - just as<br />
competing athletes at sports events.” <strong>The</strong> tremendous<br />
success BSD athletes have enjoyed this year, makes<br />
everyone in Haiger exceedingly happy. Kaiser: “<strong>The</strong> fact<br />
that our employees contributed, albeit in a small way, to<br />
the successes accomplished by the athletes we celebrate<br />
“<strong>The</strong> abrasives made<br />
by <strong>Klingspor</strong> epitomise<br />
performance – in the<br />
same way as we do.<br />
A marriage made in<br />
heaven.”<br />
Georg Hackl, coach for the German<br />
Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton Federation<br />
Video of athletes’<br />
visit –<br />
now also available<br />
on <strong>Klingspor</strong>'s<br />
YouTube channel.<br />
<strong>The</strong> delegation of the German Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton Federation (BSD) visited the<br />
test facility in Haiger to learn more about the latest innovations devised by <strong>Klingspor</strong>. <strong>The</strong>y<br />
were also able to take home valuable tips and tricks on how to handle and convert abrasives<br />
to tools they can use for their specific purposes.
8<br />
SMT 850<br />
<strong>Yellow</strong>. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Klingspor</strong> Customer Magazine <strong>2|2017</strong><br />
Presented by:<br />
Grind like the<br />
pros<br />
Remove material and create a polished finish at the same time? You can<br />
attain just that if you opt for <strong>Klingspor</strong>'s SMT 850 plus Special abrasive<br />
mop disc - better still, all in one single work step. <strong>The</strong> trick: a highly<br />
unique combination of flaps.<br />
Part 2:<br />
<strong>The</strong> finisher<br />
For more information, visit<br />
www.klingspor.de<br />
sive mop disc. This design affords the user a twofold<br />
effect. What is more, the SMT 850 plus Special is available<br />
in various grit sizes. This variety enables the user<br />
to perfectly adapt the finish to the surface every time.<br />
3Questions for ...<br />
Jens Fischer,<br />
Field Sales Representative<br />
What are the benefits to the <strong>customer</strong>?<br />
Since the disc allows them to create a surface finish<br />
that is particularly fine - varying with the field of application<br />
and the desired final condition of the surface,<br />
users may find that they can cut two to three work<br />
steps. This helps them save time, effort and, eventually,<br />
set-up costs as they only need to use one abrasive<br />
mop disc instead of a host of additional tools.<br />
What sets the SMT 850 plus Special apart from<br />
the competition?<br />
<strong>The</strong> combination of two different types of flaps allows<br />
the abrasive mop disc to simultaneously remove material,<br />
e.g. weld seams, and give the surface a stellar<br />
finish. This is because: <strong>The</strong> SMT 850 plus Special is<br />
fitted with flaps made of non-woven abrasive fabric in<br />
addition to the regular abrasive cloth flaps. <strong>The</strong> two<br />
types are arranged in alternating fashion on the abra-<br />
For which types of applications is the SMT 850<br />
plus Special suited best?<br />
<strong>The</strong> abrasive mop disc has proven to achieve exceptional<br />
results on TIG weld seams made of stainless<br />
steel, such as those used for mitre-cut hand rails in<br />
railing construction. A true insider tip: When used on<br />
aluminium, its performance is incredible as well! Best<br />
of all: <strong>The</strong> SMT 850 plus Special fits on any standard<br />
angle grinder. To achieve the best possible result, users<br />
who use an adjustable unit should set the speed<br />
between 3,000 and 7,000 revolutions per minute. ■<br />
At a glance<br />
Advantages of the SMT 850<br />
plus Special<br />
‣ Stock removal and finishing<br />
in one work step<br />
‣ Suitable for use on both<br />
stainless steel and aluminium<br />
‣ Fits on all common angle<br />
grinders<br />
Sample applications of the<br />
SMT 850 plus Special<br />
‣ Grinding on stainless steel<br />
and aluminium<br />
‣ Processing TIG weld seams<br />
‣ Finishing surfaces<br />
‣ Preparation of rough<br />
coatings<br />
Pro tips<br />
“<strong>The</strong> SMT 850 plus Special also proves to be a true all-rounder when<br />
used for processing aluminium”, states Jens Fischer, a member of<br />
<strong>Klingspor</strong>’s field sales staff for Germany.<br />
Exceedingly versatile: Its unique combination<br />
of flaps makes the SMT 850 plus Special<br />
equally well-suited for any type of surface made<br />
of stainless steel and aluminium. This makes it<br />
a hidden gem among professionals!<br />
Perfect preparation: <strong>The</strong> SMT 850 plus Special<br />
truly shines when used on TIG weld seams.<br />
Using the abrasive mop disc is most effective<br />
and long-lasting if preparations made the weld<br />
seams as thin and uniform as possible. A width<br />
of two millimetres is ideal.<br />
One size fits all <strong>The</strong> SMT 850 plus Special fits<br />
on any standard angle grinder. For optimum<br />
results, those who use an adjustable angle<br />
grinder should set the speed to 7,000 revolutions<br />
per minute!