Non-Woven Abrasives

Chelsea Andrews, Product Manager, Coated

May 2015

Bear-Tex Belts & Discs

Non-Woven Abrasives

New Vortex

Premium Tier

Rapid Prep Offering

Norton Bear-Tex Product Offering Overview

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New Product Family Extension – Best Tier

Norton Vortex Rapid Prep is the premium tier of the surface conditioning (SCM) product family.Made from synthetic, high-strength fibers and patented Vortex aluminum oxide grain, this line is the most consistent cutting and finishing surface conditioning material (SCM) the market has to offer.

Available in belts, quick-change, hook & loop, and arbor hole discs, rolls, and specialties.

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Bear-Tex Features Benefits

New Clean Bond resin technology

• Smear-free, even on high nickel content alloys

• Will not load on aluminum and soft metals as competitive products can

Proprietary new coating method

• Robust layer of grain throughout the product that extends life; grain does not sit on top of fibers as competitive products can

• Consistent and uniform surface finish

Extended form holding and edge fray resistance

• Lowest total cost of consumable tooling per work piece

• Less part changeover due to superior product life

Improved hook and loop backing on discs

• Improved attachment on sanders for safer use

• Discs sit flatter on back-up pads, resulting in a more consistent finish on DA applications

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SHAPE FLEX

LF(low flex, highest density, stiffest)

RF(regular flex, low stretch)

XF(extra flexible, low stretch)

Rolls X X X

Wide Belts X X

Pump Sleeve / Drum X X X

Narrow Belts X

File Belts X

Hook & Loop Discs X

Quick-Change Discs X X

Specialties X X

Blue X = First Choice Black X = Alternate Choice

Availability: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep

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SC VortexRF MED

• Robust backing substantially outperforms competition

• Competitor stops cutting after 56 minutes while Norton Vortex Rapid Prep RF disc continues to cut for 300 minutes for 3.4X MORE STOCK REMOVAL

Internal Test: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep RF Medium Disc

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Competitive Cross Reference: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep

NOTE: 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.

Norton 3M Standard SIA Fibral BibielleTry These

Vortex RP LFSC, SC-BS, SE-

BS FE 6260 SCHD

Vortex RP RFLS, SC-BL, SE-

BL, FB RC, FE 6250, 6210SCLS, SCXF,

SCHD

RP LF - A/O PD, SC-BS FE 6260 SCLS

RP RP - A/OLS, SC-BL, SE-

BL, FB RC, FE 6250, 6210SCLS, SCXF,

SCHS

RP XF - A/OAll SCM file

beltsAll SCM file

beltsAll SCM file

beltsAll SCM file

belts

If you use these

BeltsNorton 3M Standard SIA Fibral BibielleTry These

RP LF - A/OPD, SC-

DR/DS/DH FE, GP 6260 SCD, SCSB

Vortex RP RFSC-DR/DS, SE-DR/DS, RC, XD 6250 DCR, SCHD

Vortex RP LFSC-

DR/DS/DH, FE, GP 6250, 6220 SCSB, SCHD

RP RF - A/O SC-DR/DS RC 6250 DCR, SCHD

Discs

If you use these

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LF RF XF

FLEXIBILITY

Most Least

LF RF XF

Vortex A/O

DURABILITY

ResistsLoading

ResistsWear

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

Application Recommendations: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep

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SHAPE OPERATION

Vortex RP LFWide belts, hook & loop discs, quick-change discs, and rolls

Best product for deburring, refinishing for all metals. Bonded to scrim back; heavier.

RP LF - A/OWide belts, hook & loop discs, quick-change discs, and rolls

Deburring, refining and finishing of all products. Bonded to scrim back; heavier.

Vortex RP LFPortable and narrow belts,quick-change discs and specialties

Best product for refining and finishing all metals, where flexibility is desired. Manual and robotic operations. Bonded to cloth-backing.

RP RF - A/OPortable and narrow belts,quick-change discs and specialties

Refining and finishing all metals, where flexibility is desired. Manual and robotic operations. Bonded to cloth-backing.

RP XF - A/O File beltsRefining and finishing all metals where most flexibility is desired. Bonded to cloth-back; very flexible.

Benefits of Norton Bear-Tex Surface Conditioning Material• Remove all 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

Starting Recommendations: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep

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Machine/Material Recommendations: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep  Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Nickel Alloys Aluminum Brass/Copper Titanium

Portable File Belt

Rapid Prep XF – AO Rapid Prep XF - AO Rapid Prep S/C SFN

Rapid Prep XF- AO Rapid Prep XF – AORapid Prep S/C SFN

Rapid Prep XF - AO Rapid Prep XF- AO Rapid Prep S/C SFN

Benchstand Belt

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O 

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/ORapid Prep S/C SFN

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O 

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/ORapid Prep S/C SFN

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O 

Expanding Drum Pneumatic Drum

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/OVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/OVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/ORapid Prep S/C SFN

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/OVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/OVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/ORapid Prep S/C SFN

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/OVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/OVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep LF - A/O

Backstand / Robotic Slack-of-Belt

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/ORapid Prep S/C SFN

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/ORapid Prep S/C SFN

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O

Wide Belt Vortex Rapid Prep RFVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep RF- A/ORapid Prep LF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep RF- A/ORapid Prep LF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep RF- A/ORapid Prep LF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep RF- A/ORapid Prep LF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep RF- A/ORapid Prep LF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFVortex Rapid Prep LFRapid Prep RF- A/ORapid Prep LF - A/O

Stroke Sanding

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O 

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/ORapid Prep S/C SFN 

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O 

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/ORapid Prep S/C SFN

 

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O

Vortex Rapid Prep RFRapid Prep RF - A/O 

Bold is 1st choice

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Application Polishing kitchen hoods

Machine Portable belt sander

Competitive Product

Competitor A -SC MED belts

NortonProduct

3-1/2" x 16" Vortex narrow belts, Medium grit

Results Vortex belt had 1.3X life: 28 parts/Vortex belt vs. 23 parts/Competitor A beltwith faster grinding time: 51 sec./part vs. 1:01sec./part w/Competitor A belt and better visual finish in SS-30419% annualized savings for customer at same price.

Application Finishing kitchen sinks

Machine Portable belt sander

Competitive Product

Competitor B -SC MED belts

Norton Product 7" x 11-1/16" Vortex narrow belts, Medium grit

Results Vortex belt had 2X life: 121 parts/Vortex belt vs. 50 parts/Competitor B belt

Case Studies: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep RF BeltsStainless Steel Finishing

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Application Surface blending and edge deburr of aerospace components

Machine Pneumatic portable grinder

Competitive Product

3” Competitor A-SC quick-change TR discs, Medium grit

Norton Product 3” Vortex Rapid Prep quick-change TR discs, Medium grit

Results Vortex discs delivered 1.5X life: 1.5 parts/Vortex disc vs. 1 part/Competitor A disc with less loading and faster grinding time: 39 sec./part vs. 48 sec./part w/Competitor A disc

Application Edge deburr of aerospace components

Machine Pneumatic portable grinder

Competitive Product

3” Competitor A-SC quick-change TR discs, Medium grit

Norton Product 3” Vortex Rapid Prep quick-change TR, discs, Medium grit

Results Vortex discs delivered 1.5X life: 3 parts/Vortex disc vs.2 parts/Competitor A discwith faster grinding time: (1:50 min./part vs. 2:16 min./part w/ Competitor A disc

Case Studies: Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Quick-Change DiscsFinishing Aerospace Components

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Support Material

Bookmark #8527Brochure #8585

Case Studies #8583 and #8584

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Summary

• Why choose Norton Vortex Rapid Prep products over Aluminum Oxide?– Process time improved up to 50% less

time per part vs. Aluminum Oxide– Reduces 2 to 5 grit sequences in blending

operations– Proprietary Norton Vortex grain has

controlled friability which extends product life for complete usage

– Strong backing resists edge wear;up to 3X life vs. competitive products

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