How To Transport And Store Abrasives?

Abrasives are commonly used materials in production and are consumables. There are many types of abrasive tools, with different models and specifications. The driving methods of abrasive tools are mainly divided into manual, electric, pneumatic and so on. In order to avoid damage to abrasive tools during transportation and storage, special attention must be paid during purchase or transportation.

1. For long-distance transportation of abrasive tools, you should properly pack them in wooden boxes or wicker baskets, and separate the abrasive tools with soft materials such as straw or sawdust.

2. Do not place ceramic abrasives in wet or icy places; rubber abrasives must not be in contact with oil; resin abrasives should not be in contact with alkali, otherwise the strength and grinding ability of the abrasives will be reduced.

3. Abrasive tools should be stored in a dust-proof, moisture-proof, dry and ventilated warehouse. The relative humidity should be controlled at 65%-70%. The room temperature should not be lower than 5°C. It shall not be mixed with oil, salt, acid, alkali and harmful gas, and shall not be stored in the same warehouse.

4. Abrasives should be stored separately according to the specifications, and the storage location should be marked to avoid confusion and mistakes.

5. The location and setting method should be determined according to the shape and size of the abrasive tool. Wheels with larger diameters or thicknesses should be placed upright or slightly inclined. The thinner and smaller grinding wheels should be laid flat, but the height should not exceed 500-600mm. The stacking height of the film or resin flake grinding wheel should be less than 200mm, and a flat iron plate should be placed on the top and bottom to prevent the grinding wheel from being deformed or broken. Smaller diameter grinding wheels can be tied up with string for storage. Special-shaped grinding wheels such as bowls, cups, and saucers should be stacked with the bottom facing down, but the height should not be too high.

6. For thicker grinding wheels with a diameter above 350mm, they can be placed upright on the shelf without overlapping; for smaller or thinner grinding wheels, they should be placed flat on a flat backing plate. Grinding wheels with a diameter of less than 25mm can be bundled with ropes or packed into cartons for storage. For fine-grained, soft, thin, and sharp-edged grinding wheels, the cardboard should be stacked on the shelf in each layer.

7. Both rubber and resin have aging phenomena, so the storage period of abrasive tools for these two types of binders should generally not exceed one year. Abrasives beyond the storage period must be re-inspected before use.