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Handling and Storing of Bonded Abrasive Wheels
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What safety precautions should you follow when using abrasive wheels?
What is the "ring test?"
How should you handle and store the abrasive wheels?
What safety precautions should you follow when using abrasive wheels? - Select the right wheel for the job. It is important for safety. A wheel is dangerous when used for work for which it was not designed. Booklets from wheel and machine manufacturers provide technical information on wheel selection and proper use.
- Use only wheels marked with the type of wheel and maximum speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
- Inspect the wheel upon receipt.
- Examine the wheel for any signs of damage.
- Use "ring test" to check wheels. Ring tests do not apply to small wheels 10 cm (4 in.) diameter and smaller.
What is the "ring test?" The ring test is one way to check if the wheel is in proper working order. Tap wheels gently with a nonmetallic tool such as a plastic screwdriver handle or wooden mallet. A wheel in good condition will emit a metallic ring. Reject any a wheel that sounds dead or cracked. Ê How should you handle and store the abrasive wheels? All abrasive wheels are fragile. - Handle wheels carefully. Avoid dropping or bumping.
- Transport wheels in containers designed to provide support for the wheels if they are too heavy to carry by hand.
- Do not pile other items such as tools on top of wheels.
- Store wheels in racks or bins with dividers for different types of wheels.
- Place straight or tapered wheels on end in a cradle or chocked position to prevent rolling.
- Never store wheels near excessive heat or cold, in contact with oil or moisture, or in drawers with loose tools.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for length of time a wheel should be stored and how to store thin wheels.
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Document last updated on January 26, 1998
Copyright ©1997-2008 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
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