IMTS 2024: NORaX N889 Micro-Structured Abrasive Belts

Saint-Gobain Abrasives' NORaX N889 Micro-Structured Abrasive Belts, debuted at IMTS 2024, offer a precise, flexible design for producing consistent, fine finishes across a range of industries such as medical, aerospace, automotive, marine, metal fabrication, and general metalworking. 

Compared to previous generations of NORaX belts, the new N889 belts have a high, consistent cut rate throughout the life of the abrasive belt. They also conform to contoured surfaces, providing a consistent finish, while reducing the number of process steps and overall cost of the finished parts.

The micron-grade aluminum oxide grain structured has a fine 3D pyramid pattern which is especially suited for lower-pressure (0 to 8 PSI) applications where belt flexibility is needed. The engineered abrasive slowly erodes during grinding, exposing new, sharp abrasive grains resulting in a longer belt life than conventional polishing belts, as well as higher quality finishes, faster cutting rates, and an ability to reduce finishing/polishing steps. Multiple layers of abrasive grain, together with the evenly spaced pyramidal pattern, provide consistent finishes on all types of materials, preventing uncontrolled scratches and producing a more repeatable, uniform finish throughout the entire part run. A flexible J-weight backing easily conforms to complex contours for superior, high-quality finishes.

The belts are made-to-order in in a wide range of dimensions and are available in a variety of grit sizes including X6, X16, X22, X30, X45, X65, X80, and X100.

Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives
Worcester, MA
www.nortonabrasives.com