Grinders

Grinders

Disc grinders are heavy-duty handheld power tools. When choosing a grinder you need to first consider the job you are intending to use it for. Grinders can be used to cut, grind and polish a variety of materials. Some examples of these materials are concrete, stone and metal. Small grinders give more precise clean cuts and larger disc grinders allow for deeper cutting. All the different types of grinders serve a purpose and solution for a particular situation. CROP stocks an extensive range of heavy-duty professional disc grinders. These power tools are commonly used by DIY enthusiasts and professionals such as mechanics, builders, plumbers, electricians and carpenters.

Angle Grinders

Angle grinders are widely used in construction and metalwork fabrication. Angle grinders are also known as right angle grinders, side grinders or disc grinders. This is the most popular and common type of grinder. It has a wide range of uses and the grinding wheel is at a right angle to the shaft of the tool. Their versatility includes the ability to use them with many kinds of attachments and cutters. The size of the disc should have a direct bearing on your choice of angle grinder.

Die Grinders

A die grinder is also called a straight grinder and many are powered by compressed air or by a small electric motor. Straight grinders are small handheld rotary tools for shaping and polishing that feature a small diameter grinding bit. A die grinder can be used for sanding, grinding, polishing, honing or machining material. It is possible to choose a die grinder in both straight and right-angle heads.

Grinding Wheels

There are many types of grinding wheel available.

• Grinding wheel
  • Suitable for cutting wood, metal, shaping or sharpening blades, bits, hand tools and cutters.
• Cut off wheel
  • Cuts metal
• Diamond wheel
  • Cuts block, stone and concrete
• Wire brush
  • Removes rust and some polishing