Weiler Tiger Paw Flap Discs-Available at AA Abrasives

Weiler Tiger Paw Flap Discs grind and finish in one step. These flap discs are the newest addition to the Weiler flap disc family.  Grind and finish in one step saving the operator time with no need to switch from grinding wheel to Resin Fiber Disc.  These flap discs are manufactured for aggressive performance and long life in heavy-duty applications like edge grinding. Weiler Tiger Paw discs are made of 100% zirconium grain for fast cutting with long life. These contaminant-free flap discs stand up to heavy pressure and high temperatures. Designed with a poly cotton cloth that provides superior grain retention the Weiler Tiger Paw lasts 30-40% longer than standard zirconia flap discs. In addition the phenolic design prevents backing from scratching the work piece.

Weiler Tiger Paw
Flap Discs

Choose from:

Weiler Tiger Paw Discs Flat - Type 27 discs come in 4” - 7” diameters with an arbor-hole of 5/8 or 7/8 or with a 5/8-11 threading.

Weiler Tiger Paw Discs Angled- Type 29 model - available in your choice of  4” - 7” diameters with an arbor- hole range of 5/8 , 7/8 or with a 5/8-11 threading.

AA Abrasives, Inc. also carries Weiler Tiger Paw discs in Super High Density. The Weiler Tiger Paw XHD Discs feature thicker and larger flaps with 40% more material than the standard. These flap discs conform to curved and irregular shapes while producing a consistent finish. These XHD Weiler Tiger Paw discs are designed for extended life and conformability in heavy-duty applications. XHD discs come  in either 4-1/2” or 7” with both a 7/8 and 5/8-11 arbor- hole only. The 7” flap disc is only available in 40 or 60 grit while the 4-1/2” is available in 36, 40, 60 or 80 grit.

These flap discs offer a high rate of stock removal in demanding applications. Popular uses for the Tiger Paw disc line include pipe beveling, edge chamfering, weld blending, grinding, deburring, stock removal, surface finishing and blending.  AA Abrasives is an authorized distributor of wire brush and abrasives manufactured by Weiler. Tiger Paw Discs are made in the USA.

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6 x 48 Abrasive Sanding Belts - Material Facts

AA Abrasives, Inc. carries abrasive sanding belts for metal and wood finishing applications. We are featuring the 6x48 Sanding Belt  - AA Abrasives sanding belts are for use with belt sanders like the Kalamazoo S6 Belt Sander  and other bench style belt sanders and belt/disc sanders.

Abrasive Sanding Belts

AA Abrasives premium zirconia and aluminum oxide abrasive belts deliver sharp and durable performance. Resin bond anchors the abrasive to the backing for longer belt life. The abrasive belts feature bi-directional, high-strength butt joints that can be run in either direction increasing the total service life of the belt. Our high quality abrasive belts are for wood, metal and heavy stock removal. AA Abrasives sanding belts are made from the finest quality materials for long life and are manufactured in the USA.

AA Abrasives has a full line of heavy-duty cloth-backed abrasive belts in stock. One of the best 6 x 48 sanding belts we supply is a self-sharpening 36 Grit zirconia aluminum abrasive belt.  This premium zirconia alumina abrasive belt for metal delivers sharp and durable performance. The premium grade zirconia alumina breaks away in use to expose new sharp edges. The abrasive is bonded to the Y-weight polyester backing with industrial strength proprietary resins in a closed coat arrangement to allow maximum stock removal. A closed coated abrasive belt is one that has 100% grain coverage.  Heavy Y-weight polyester backing is tear resistant and tracks consistently.

The two most popular Aluminum Oxide abrasive belts in 6x48 are the 6 x 48 Sanding Belt in 60 Grit Aluminum Oxide Premium  and the 6 x 48 Sanding Belt in 80 Grit Aluminum Oxide Premium. The premium aluminum oxide abrasive belts cut fast and perform well on all grains of woods  as well as other surfaces. AA Abrasives belts have a closed coat construction making them ideal for deburring or producing a grain pattern in metalworking. The closed coat construction provides improved finishes on harder woods. Y-weight poly-cotton backing makes a good general purpose belt for dry sanding applications. The resin bond of this sanding belt withstands high heat and pressure for longer service life.

For polishing applications AA Abrasives, Inc. carries a full range of preparation and conditioning abrasive belts in 6” wide x 48” long such as the 6 x 48 Medium Surface Conditioning Belt. These non-woven nylon belts have a scrim reinforcement for extra strength and an abrasive resin bond which polishes and deburrs metal surfaces. They are available in coarse, medium, and fine.

For a complete break down of the abrasive sanding belt materials we carry and the application that best suits them visit our Sanding Belt Information Page.

AA Abrasives, Inc. is a distributor for several manufacturers lines of 6x48 abrasive belts. This includes but is not limited to:

• Kalamazoo 6 x 48 Sanding Belts
• Norton 6 x 48 BlueFire Sanding Belts
• Weiler 6 x 48 Sanding Belts

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HOW TO READ A GRINDING WHEEL SPEC

The Measurement of a Grinding Wheel

Diameter of grinding wheel x Thickness of grinding wheel x size of arbor hole -

We will reference the AA Abrasives #60397 - 12x2x1-1/4 Pedestal Grinding Wheel T-1 Vitrified A36 - from our Vitrified Bonded Grinding Wheel Series.

12=Diameter x 2=Thickness x 1-1/4=Arbor Hole

*Note that the arbor hole can be bushed down meaning a bushing may be inserted in the arbor hole to reduce the size of the arbor hole.

Pedestal Grinding Wheel

What does the rest of the description mean after the size?

T-1 means the grinding wheel is flat. This is also referred to as a Type 1 Grinding Wheel or a straight toolroom wheel;

Vitrified is the bonding of grinding wheel;

A36 - A means it is an aluminum oxide grinding wheel and the 36 means the grinding wheel is composed of a medium grain size also known as grit.  See the grain size chart below.

A/O  also means aluminum oxide;

RPM is the Revolutions Per Minute or Maximum Operating Speed  - not all specifications will show this. The tool, the grinding wheel and application must be in agreement to ensure safe operation.

Grinding Wheel Specification Sheet

Grain Size/Grit:

Coarse: 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 24

Medium: 30, 36, 46, 54, 60

Fine: 80, 100, 120, 150, 180

Grade:

Soft: B, D, E, F, G, H

Med:  I, J, K, L, M, N

Hard: O, P, Q, R, S, T

Bond:

V- Vitrified

B- Resin

B2: Resin Bonded

BF: Reinforced Resin

Grain Types:

A- Dark Aluminum Oxide – Most common grain. Used for Heavy Duty General Purpose

AS3- 20% Ceramic Aluminum Oxide, 30% Pink Grain, 50% White Grain. Excellent for form and corner holding.

AZ- Blue Aluminum Oxide- Grinds fast with excellent cool cutting action and requires minimal dressing.

RA- Red Aluminum Oxide (Ruby)- Harder grain and sharper than PA & AZ wheels good for steels with high level chromium

PA- Pink Aluminum Oxide- General Purpose Grain that is tough but friable. Tool Room sharpening applications.

WA- White Aluminum Oxide- Highly friable grain for fast cool cutting. Good for light grinding on all steels particularly on tool and die steels.

GC- Green Silicon Carbide- very friable use for carbide grinding applications.

AA Abrasives carries its own line of Grinding Wheels.  We are also an authorized distributor of Norton Grinding Wheels. 

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WHAT IS AN ABRASIVE FLAP DISC?

An abrasive flap disc can help you grind and finish metal surfaces with one tool attachment. Flap discs grind like a depressed center wheel and finish like a fiber sanding disc – helping you reduce process time and lower your total grinding costs.  

Technically speaking, Type 27 Flat flap discs have a flat flap design and provide the best finish. These tend to be the most popular and commonly used. Type 27 Flap Discs are used primarily on flat surfaces they grind at flatter angles 0° to 15°.

Type 29 Conical flap discs are the more aggressive choice, with flaps angled at 10°. The angle provides greater surface contact. A Type 29 flap disc can be used on both irregular and flat surfaces and grinds at steep angles 15° to 25°.

Choose an angled flap disc-Type 29 for faster stock removal. An angled edge can be used with a vertical or horizontal grinder. And with the angled edge, more of the abrasive disc contacts the metal surface, helping you strip and finish in less time.

Flap discs are most commonly used on right angle grinders and vertical shaft portable grinders. You may be using a tool like the Metabo Angle Grinder W8-115 or a Dynabrade 53232 Vertical Depressed Center Wheel Grinder.

We only offer high quality flap discs because we have found that poor quality flap discs on the market tend to “chatter” during the grinding process and generate vibrations.  This can result in the grit pulling away from the mounting prematurely giving you irregular grinding, poor grinding capacity, short service life and potential flap tearing. AA Abrasives Flap Discs are made with premium zirconia alumina grain on a phenolic backing.  Zirconia-alumina is best for medium- to heavy-material removal. The grains constantly fracture to produce new sharp edges. Flap discs made from zirconia-alumina are commonly used on carbon steels, aerospace alloys, nickel alloys, aluminum, cast iron, forgings and some stainless steels. These flap discs are made in the USA.

If you use flap discs - try our high quality flap disc line.  Our most popular flap discs are the Zirconium in 4-1/2" and 7" with a 7/8" arbor hole. 

AA Abrasives Zirk Flap Discs with 7/8" Arbor Hole

51417 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 7/8" Type 27 TruZirk 36 Grit

51435 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 7/8" Type 27 TruZirk 60 Grit

51441 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 7/8" Type 27 TruZirk 80 Grit

51501 - Flap Discs 7" x 7/8" Type 27 TruZirk 36 Grit

51519 - Flap Discs 7" x 7/8" Type 27 TruZirk 60 Grit

51525 - Flap Discs 7" x 7/8" Type 27 TruZirk 80 Grit

51155 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 7/8" Type 29 Zirk 36 Grit

51173 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 7/8" Type 29 Zirk 60 Grit

51179 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 7/8" Type 29 Zirk 80 Grit

51239 - Flap Discs 7" x 7/8" Type 29 Zirk 36 Grit

51257 - Flap Discs 7" x 7/8" Type 29 Zirk 60 Grit

51263 - Flap Discs 7" x 7/8" Type 29 Zirk 80 Grit

A 5/8"-11 arbor hole on a flap disc offers quick mounting and unmounting on angle grinders. If you have need for flap discs with a 5/8-11 arbor hole

AA Abrasives Zirc Flap Discs with a 5/8"-11 Arbor Hole

52381 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 5/8-11 Type 27 Zirc 36 Grit

52399 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 5/8-11 Type 27 Zirc 60 Grit

52465 - Flap Discs 7" x 5/8-11 Type 27 Zirc 36 Grit

52483 - Flap Discs 7" x 5/8-11 Type 27 Zirc 60 Grit

52161 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 5/8-11 Type 29 Zirc 36 Grit

52179 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 5/8-11 Type 29 Zirc 60 Grit

52185 - Flap Discs 4-1/2" x 5/8-11 Type 29 Zirc 80 Grit

52245 - Flap Discs 7" x 5/8-11 Type 29 Zirc 36 Grit

52263 - Flap Discs 7" x 5/8-11 Type 29 Zirc 60 Grit

We also offer Premium Ceramic Flap Discs if needed. 

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