Safety Flash
Poor storage leading to failure and disintegration of cutting discs
Poor storage leading to failure and disintegration of cutting discs
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 10/15
- Inspection and MaintenanceMachinery and EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment
- Mechanical failure
- Grinding equipment
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Summary
Several incidents involved cutting discs disintegrating during use. Manufacturer investigation identified inappropriate storage as the most likely root cause, with dampness degrading the resin binding bonded abrasives. The flash encourages reviewing disc storage and describes dry, frost-free conditions, protection and support to prevent damage and distortion.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Grinding equipment; angle grinder; grinding wheel.
Summary
Damp storage weakened bonded abrasive cutting discs, causing them to disintegrate during use.
IMCA SF 10/15. Themes: inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment, personal protective equipment.