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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.


<strong>Yellow</strong>. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Klingspor</strong> Customer Magazine <strong>2|2017</strong><br />

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 />

Alexander Wagener<br />

Realisation muehlhausmoers corporate communications<br />

gmbh, www.muehlhausmoers.com;<br />

Editorial team: Elena Berhausen, Joscha Duhme, Saskia<br />

Kaufhold, Rebecca Lorenz; Design: Maren Lickert,<br />

Manfred Wirth; Production: Britta Siebert<br />

Printing braun-network GmbH,<br />

www.braun-network.com<br />

Circulation 25,000<br />

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 />

Customer and advertising <strong>magazine</strong> of the <strong>Klingspor</strong><br />

Group<br />

No responsibility is assumed for the correctness or<br />

completeness of this content. <strong>The</strong> opinions and content<br />

expressed do not necessarily represent the views and<br />

opinions of the editorial team or the publisher.<br />

Copyright: All rights reserved, <strong>Klingspor</strong> Management<br />

GmbH & Co. KG, Hüttenstr. 36, 35708 Haiger, Germany<br />

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private use or for information purposes if a copyright<br />

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used in your own publications without the prior written<br />

authorisation of <strong>Klingspor</strong> Management GmbH & Co.<br />

KG. We expressly allow and welcome the quoting of our<br />

content provided the correct source and links to our<br />

website are included.<br />

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.


<strong>Yellow</strong>. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Klingspor</strong> Customer Magazine <strong>2|2017</strong><br />

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 />

<strong>Yellow</strong>. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Klingspor</strong> Customer Magazine <strong>2|2017</strong><br />

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!

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