2016-07-06

What Are Main Components of Flap Discs?

A flap disc is simpy a mechanical wheel which is made from abrasive flaps or strips radiating from a central hub. Generally, flap wheels come in many different grit sizes, shapes, bonds and weights of cloth. The outside diameter of the wheel usually ranges from 4" to 24". Some are even larger. The center hub holds the flaps together at the periphery.

1. The hubs of flap discs

The hubs of China flap disc include metal centered hub, cardboard core hub and heavy duty mechanical hub. Different hubs are required in different applications. However, metal centered hub has been an industrial standard due to it is available in lots of fields.

2. The flap disc heads

Flap discs are able to fit irregular shapes, which benefit from the flexible head design. The flap disc heads save many hand operations and indirectly increase your work efficiency. You just start the finishing operation and the flap wheel will wear down to the exact contour automatically.

3. Grinding and polishing tool

A flap wheel is used for preparing the work-piece for further finishing steps, such as buffing, plating and anodizing. It is in fact a unique grinding and polishing tool. When you require to remove metal stock or alter the metal surface, you can also make use of the wheels.

4. Save materials

When you operate the wheel, the abrasive grain, bonding, agent and backing materials are all consumed in a proper manner. By using this tool, you will not face the problem of wastage of materials.