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Cutting Wheel + Cut-Off Disc Selection — Quick Reference
Cutting wheels (cut-off discs) cut steel + stainless + specialty materials via abrasive grinding — used on angle grinders + bench cut-off saws + stationary grinding. Selection by abrasive + bond + disc geometry + RPM rating.
| Cutting Wheel Type | Best For | Common Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3) Cut-Off | General mild + low-alloy steel — workshop default | 100/115/125/180/230mm OD |
| Stainless-Specific (Iron-Free) | 304/316 stainless — NO iron contamination of SS surface | Same sizes — purple/pink colour code |
| Zirconia-Alumina Premium Cut-Off | Stainless + heavy production — longest life | Same sizes — premium |
| Thin Kerf (1mm-1.6mm) | Precision cuts + thin sheet — minimum material loss | Various OD |
| Standard Kerf (2-3mm) | General workshop — balance of life + cut speed | Various OD |
| Heavy-Duty Kerf (3-4mm) | Structural + heavy section + rough cuts | Various OD |
| T41 Flat Disc | Flat / straight cuts | Standard configuration |
| T42 Depressed Centre | Angled grinding + cutting | — |
| Reinforced (Multi-Layer Fibre) | Angle grinder safety — prevents shatter | Mandatory for hand-held use |
Critical safety: Match disc MAX RPM to grinder spec — 115mm typically 13,300 RPM, 125mm 12,200 RPM, 230mm 6,600 RPM. NEVER exceed. Stainless rule: use IRON-FREE (purple/pink) discs on SS — standard Al2O3 contaminates surface with iron + causes rust spotting. Match disc type to operation — cutting disc for cuts, grinding wheel for grinding (not interchangeable). Brands: Norton, Pferd, Klingspor, Flexovit. Companion: cut-off blades, grinding wheels, all abrasives, cutting disc guide.
Cutting Wheels — Metal, Stainless & Specialist Cut-Off Discs for Angle Grinders
AIMS Industrial stocks an extensive range of cutting wheels for use with angle grinders, bench cut-off saws, and stationary grinding machines. Our range from Pferd, Norton, Klingspor, and Flexovit covers ultra-thin cut-off wheels, inox (stainless steel) discs, aluminium cutting wheels, high-speed rail blades, and stationary cut-off wheels — for structural steel, stainless, aluminium, and refractory applications.
Cutting Wheel Types & Applications
- Ultra-Thin Cut-Off Wheels: Pferd Ultra Thin Premium aluminium oxide cutting wheels provide fast, clean cuts on mild steel with minimal kerf loss — available in 1.0mm and 1.6mm thickness for angle grinder use.
- Inox / Stainless Steel Wheels: Pferd Extra Slim Inox Premium wheels are iron, sulphur, and chlorine-free — critical for stainless steel and nickel-alloy cutting where contamination would cause corrosion or weld failure.
- General-Purpose Cutting Wheels: Flexovit General Purpose Metal depressed-centre cutting wheels (230 x 3.4mm) are suited to structural steel, pipe, and angle cutting — available in packs of 10 for trade and production use.
- High-Speed Rail Wheels: Pferd high-speed rail cut-off wheels are engineered for hardened steel rail and track cutting — compliant with railway industry requirements for material composition and dimensional tolerance.
- Stationary Cut-Off Wheels: Norton Toolroom Type 1 white aluminium oxide wheels and Dymaxion low-speed stationary cut-off wheels are designed for abrasive cut-off saw machines — providing consistent stock removal in toolroom and heat-treat environments.
- Klingspor Cut-Off Wheels: Klingspor cutting wheels cover metal and stainless steel applications with premium abrasive grain formulations for extended wheel life and reduced heat generation at the cut face.
Cutting Wheel Selection & Safety
- Wheel Specification Matching: Always confirm wheel diameter, bore size, thickness, and maximum RPM match your grinder specifications — exceeding the rated speed causes catastrophic wheel failure and severe injury risk.
- Thin vs. Thick Wheels: Ultra-thin wheels (1.0–1.6mm) maximise cut speed and material removal rate; thicker wheels (2.5–3.5mm) provide more durability for heavy-duty structural cutting and off-centre loading.
- Iron-Free for Stainless: Never use standard mild-steel cutting wheels on stainless or duplex steels — embedded iron particles cause surface rust contamination. Always use iron/chlorine/sulphur-free Pferd Inox wheels for SS applications.
- Wheel Storage & Inspection: Store cutting wheels flat and dry, away from impact and temperature extremes. Inspect each wheel for cracks, chips, or delamination before mounting — never use a damaged cutting wheel.
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