Norton Bear-Tex®
Rapid Prep™ Training
Understanding the Line
Joe Paquette & Paul Krupa
http://www.nortonbeartex.com
Non-Woven Markets
July 2014
New Product Introduction
Manual and
machine blending
and finishing
Coarse grits,
open structure for
rust, paint, and
defect removal
Flat stock: hand
pads, rolls, flap
wheels, floor pads
Wheels, discs, and
Unitized wheels
slabs
Blending and
deburring
surfaces
Blending,
deburring, and
finishing surfaces
Deburring,
providing a final
finish
Discs, belts (SCM) Convolute wheels
NEW!
Norton Bear-Tex
Rapid Prep Range
Rapid Prep is the new Norton line of
surface conditioning products (SCM).
They are comprised of synthetic, nonwoven fibers that are bonded to another
material in order to give them more body
and the appropriate rigidity for the
application.
This enables them to be used in
numerous forms such as belts, quickchange discs, discs, rolls, and
specialties. Scrim (hook & loop) and Ywt. polyester are the bonded backing.
Non-Woven Markets
Norton Bear-Tex Rapid Prep Trifecta
Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep RF
Rapid Prep XF
• Low Flex
• Regular Flex
• Extra Flex
• Scrim back (Hook/Loop)
• Y-wt. Poly back
• Y-wt. Poly back
• Stiffest material
• Heavy duty
• Most flexible
• Most durable
• Low stretch
• Low stretch
• Most aggressive
• Good cut
• Good cut
• Clean Bond Tech
• Clean Bond Tech
• Clean Bond Tech
• XC, C, M, F, VF
• C, M, F, VF
• C, M, F, VF
• A/O & Vortex grains
• Premium A/O grain
• Premium A/O grain
• WB, hook/Loop Discs
• Narrow Belt, QC Disc
• File Belts
Non-Woven Markets
Availability by Shape
Blue X = First Choice
SHAPE
Black X = Alternate Choice
NEW LINE: Rapid Prep
Rapid Prep
Rapid Prep
Rapid Prep
LF
RF
XF
Rolls
X
X
X
Wide Belts
X
X
Pump Sleeve / Drum
X
X
Narrow Belts
X
File Belts
X
Hook & Loop Discs
X
Quick-Change Discs
X
X
Specialties
X
X
Non-Woven Markets
X
New Technologies
Proprietary anti-smear technology for
Increased useful life and less rework
No one else can deliver this benefit!
Proprietary agglomerate grain technology
that cuts faster and finishes finer, grit for grit
Improves efficiency with eliminated steps!
Norton Rapid Prep Surface Conditioning Designs
LF: Low Flex – scrim material back: hook & loop discs, quick-change discs, rolls, wide belts, and specialties
RF: Regular Flex – cloth back: portable and narrow belts, quick-change discs, rolls, and specialties
XF: Extra Flexible – cloth back: file belts, pump sleeves, rolls
Non-Woven Markets
Easy Product Identification: Grain Type And Grit Size
• Industry standard colors by grit size
• Vortex products have white swirl of logo on backprint
The quick-change discs have BLUE buttons. (not shown)
• A/O products have no backprint
The quick-change discs have BLACK buttons. (shown)
Grit
Size
XC
C
M
F
VF
Color
Code
Black
Brown
Maroon
Green
Blue
Approx.
Grit Range
Approx. Ra Finish
(varies by alloy, equip, etc.)
Carbon
SS
Al
Inconel
36 - 40
62
53
110
37
50 - 60
42
43
80
33
80 - 100
25
35
50
29
120 - 150
14
28
34
28
150 - 220
11
22
24
24
Non-Woven Markets
Application Recommendations
FLEXIBILITY
LF
Least
RF
XF
Most
DURABILITY
LF
Resists
Wear
RF
Vortex
XF
A/O
RECOMMENDED BELT SPEEDS
Application
SFPM Range
Oxide Removal
3,500 – 6,500
Deburring
5,000 – 6,500
Cleaning / Refinishing
2,200 – 5,000
Finishing
550 – 3,000
Non-Woven Markets
Resists
Loading
Starting Recommendation – By Shape
RP LF - A/O
Vortex RP LF
SHAPE
Wide belts, hook & loop discs,
Quick-change discs, rolls
Wide belts, hook & loop discs,
Quick-change discs, rolls
RP RF - A/O
Portable and narrow belts,
quick-change discs & specialties
RP XF - A/O
File belts
OPERATION
Deburring, refining and finishing of all
products. Bonded to scrim back; heavier.
Best product for deburring, refinishing for
all metals. Bonded to scrim back; heavier.
Refining and finishing all metals, where
flexibility is desired. Manual and robotic
operations. Bonded to cloth-backing.
Refining and finishing all metals where
most flexibility is desired. Bonded to clothback; very flexible.
Benefits of Surface Conditioning Material
•
Remove surface defects
•
Generate the right finish in one operation
•
Produce clean, smooth, deburred surfaces
•
Reduce grind lines in fewer steps than coated abrasive products
•
Provide a unique combination of good cut, finish, and life
•
Deliver a consistent, repeatable finish
•
Replace traditionally-used products such as coated abrasives and wire brushes
•
Non-rusting, waterproof, resilient, conformable and non-conductive / non-metallic
Non-Woven Markets
.
Starting Recommendations by Machine and Material
Bold is 1st choice
Carbon Steel
Portable File Belt Rapid Prep XF - AO
Stainless Steel
Nickel Alloys
Aluminum
Brass/Copper
Titanium
Rapid Prep XF - AO
Rapid Prep S/C UF
Rapid Prep XF- AO
Rapid Prep XF - AO
Rapid Prep XF - AO
Rapid Prep S/C UF
Rapid Prep XF- AO
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C UF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C UF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C UF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C UF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C UF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Wide Belt
Rapid Prep RF- A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Stroke Sanding
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C UF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Rapid Prep S/C UF
Rapid Prep RF - A/O
Benchstand Belt
Expanding Drum
Pneumatic Drum
Backstand / Robotic
Slack of Belt
Non-Woven Markets
Competitive Cross Reference
BELTS
Norton
DISCS
3M
Try these
Standard SIA Fibral
Bibielle
If you use these
Norton
3M
Try these
Standard SIA Fibral
Bibielle
If you use these
RP LF - A/O
PD, SC
FE
6250
SCLS
RP LF - A/O
PD, SC
XD
6250
SCSB
Vortex RP LF
SC, SE, SL
FE
6250
SCHD
Vortex RP LF
SC, SE,
SL, LGB
XD
6250
SCSB,
SCD-HD
RP RF - A/O
LS, SC-LS
RC, FE 6210, 6230
SCLS,
SCXF
RP RF - A/O
LS
RP XF - A/O
LS, SC-LS,
DuraFlex
RC, FE
SCXF
6230
FE, RC, GP 6230, 6260 SCSB, SCD
This information is intended only as a guide to a probable starting point from a competitive
product. It is not intended to imply that it is an exact crossover. The “end user” should always
qualify the product to confirm appropriateness for their exact requirements.
Non-Woven Markets
1. Norton Rapid Prep LF Attributes
• Available in Vortex® and A/O grains
• XC, C, M, F, VF grit range
• Recommended for;
– Wide belts
– Hook & loop discs, quick-change
discs, rolls, specialties
• Clean Bond Technology™ (no smear)
• Stiffest, thickest backing
• Excellent for deburring, heavy-duty
finishing all metals
Non-Woven Markets
GRADE TYPE
MCC
MD
XCRS
CRS
MED
FINE
VFINE
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
Vortex Rapid Prep LF
S2103
S2203
S2303
S2403
S2503
D0921
D0922
D0923
D0924
D0925
GRADE
XCRS
CRS
MED
FINE
VFINE
TYPE
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
Rapid Prep LF - A/O
MCC
S2108
S2208
S2308
S2408
S2508
MD
D0911
D0912
D0913
D0914
D0915
Norton Rapid Prep LF - A/O Case Studies
– Finishing Aerospace Components
Application
Finishing of thrust reverser door panel
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Current Machine
Pneumatic grinder
Competitive
Product
3" x 1/2" x 1/4" spindle unitized wheel
Norton Product
3-1/2" x 15-1/2" Rapid Prep LF - A/O
coarse grit belt
Test Machine
Pneumatic in-line expanding drum
Results
Rapid Prep belt benefits:
•
Increased cut (MRR)
•
Improved surface finish
•
Decreased cycle time from
20 minutes to 1 minute
Non-Woven Markets
Norton Rapid Prep LF Case Studies
– Finishing Aerospace Components
Application
Blending mismatch and corner break on aluminum spars
Machine
Right angle grinder
Competitive
Product
7" aluminum oxide medium grit surface conditioning discs
Norton Product
7" Vortex Rapid Prep LF coarse and fine grit discs
and Rapid Prep LF - A/O medium grit discs
Results
Norton Rapid Prep discs resulted in $31K annual abrasive cost
savings with longer life and will be used for numerous other
applications
Application
Composite interior finishing at OEM
Machine
Right angle grinder
Competitive
Product
2" aluminum oxide medium grit quick-change discs
Norton Product
2" Rapid Prep LF - A/O medium grit quick-change discs
Results
Norton Rapid Prep discs lasted 20% longer, decreasing usage from
80,000 to 64,000 discs/year = $8K annual savings
Non-Woven Markets
2. Norton Rapid Prep RF - A/O Attributes
• Available in premium A/O grain
GRADE
TYPE
• C, M, F, VF grit range
CRS
Rapid Prep RF - A/O S2228
D0917
MED
Rapid Prep RF - A/O S2328
D0918
FINE
Rapid Prep RF - A/O S2428
D0919
VFINE
Rapid Prep RF - A/O S2528
D0920
• Recommended for:
– All belts (except file belts)
– Quick-change discs, specialties
• Clean Bond Technology™ (no smear)
• Regular flex, low stretch backing
• Excellent for manual backstand,
benchstand, and robotic operations
• Refining and finishing all metals, where
some flexibility is desired
Non-Woven Markets
MCC
MD
Norton Rapid Prep RF Products
• RF Belts
– Thinner than RP LF belts
– Low stretch material
– More conformable
• RF Quick-Change Discs
– Thinner than RP LF discs
– More conformable
– New spinweld button fastening
process for closer tolerances
and concentricity
RP- RF
RP- LF
Non-Woven Markets
Norton Rapid Prep RF Belt Field Test Examples
Material
Grit
Size
Polishing medical tubes
Stainless steel,
medical grade
Very Fine 1-3/16" x 24-1/2" 1.5X more life
Blending and polishing
industrial/commercial sinks
Stainless steel
Medium
1-1/4" x 132"
2X life and better finish
Blending and polishing
high-end appliance handles
Stainless steel
Medium
3" x 132"
Outperformed competitor
Finishing aerospace
latches and hinges
Cast aluminum
and
stainless steel
Medium,
Fine,
2-1/2" x 60"
Very Fine
1.5X more life
Finishing automotive
armatures
Carbon steel
Very Fine 1" x 18"
Better than competition
Application
Belt Size
Results
Excellent results on stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum.
Non-Woven Markets
Norton Rapid Prep RF - A/O Case Study
– Finish Aerospace Components
Application
Finishing aerospace latches, hinges, and
hardware
Material
Carbon steel and cast aluminum
Machine
Pedestal grinder 1HP, 1725 RPM
7" contact wheel
Current
Competitive
Products
2-1/2" x 60" LS A/O medium and very fine
grit surface conditioning belts
medium grit on steel, very fine on aluminum
Norton Products
Rapid Prep RF - A/O medium and fine grit belts
medium grit on steel, fine on aluminum
Results
Rapid Prep belt benefits:
•
Fewer belt changes
•
Increased cut (MRR)
•
Improved surface finish
•
Decreased cycle time
•
Norton lasted 2X competition
Non-Woven Markets
3. Norton Rapid Prep XF Attributes
•
Available in premium A/O grain
•
C, M, F, VF grit range
•
Recommended for:
– File belts
•
Clean Bond Technology™ (no smear)
•
Most flexible, low stretch backing
•
Excellent for all Dynafile® and other file belt
operations
•
Refining and finishing all metals where most
flexibility is desired.
GRADE TYPE
MCC
MD
CRS
Rapid Prep XF - A/O
S2238 D0932
MED
Rapid Prep XF - A/O
S2338 D0933
FINE
Rapid Prep XF - A/O
S2438 D0934
VFINE
Rapid Prep XF - A/O
S2538 D0935
New flexible resin system
New premium fast cut A/O grain
Non-Woven Markets
Norton Rapid Prep XF- A/O Case Studies
̶ Finishing Marine Parts
Application
Finishing marine water filtration tanks
Material
304 stainless steel
Current Machine
Dynafile II (20,000 RPM, 3/4" contact)
Competitive
Product
3/4" x 18" medium grit A/O SCM Belt
Norton Product
3/4" x 18" Rapid Prep XF- A/O
medium grit belt
Results
Rapid Prep belt benefits:
•
Increased life by 30%
•
Increased cut (MRR)
•
Equal surface finish
•
Decreased cycle time by 25%
Non-Woven Markets
Norton Rapid Prep XF Belt Field Test Examples
Application
Blending and finishing welds
Material
Grit
Size
Stainless steel
¾" x 18"
Medium
and
Coarse
½" x 24"
30% more life than
competitor A/O.
Good finish
½" x 24”
50% better life than
competitor A/O.
Good finish.
Blending and finishing
aerospace tubes
Aluminum
Fine
Blending and finishing
wing hinges and knuckles
Titanium
Coarse
Motorcycle welded frame
finishing and polishing
Finishing aerospace parts
Carbon Steel
Stainless steel
Coarse
Belt Size
½" x 18"
½" x 18"
Medium ½" x 24"
Results
60% better life than
competitor A/O.
Good finish.
40% better life than
competitor A/O.
Good finish.
2X better life than
competitor A/O.
Good finish.
Excellent results on stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum & titanium
Non-Woven Markets
© Saint-Gobain
Abrasives 2013
Non-Woven
Markets