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Radiac Reinforced Type 1 Zirconium Snagging Wheel

For swing frame, portable, and stationary arm grinders

Built for aggressive foundry snagging, Type 1 zirconium and zirconium/silicon carbide blend wheels deliver fast stock removal, durable wheel life, and dependable performance on swing frame, portable, and stationary arm grinders.

Floorstanding grinder
Floorstanding grinder
Cast Steel
Cast Steel
Casting materials
Casting materials
Ductile
Ductile
Steel
Steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Aggressive zirconium-based grain technology delivers fast stock removal and long wheel life in demanding foundry snagging operations.
Zirconium/silicon carbide blend options provide enhanced cutting action and cooler grinding on hard metals, scale, and challenging casting surfaces.
Reinforced Type 1 construction supports heavy-pressure grinding on swing frame, portable, and stationary arm grinding equipment.
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· 19 Type numbers

Specification

Description

Built for aggressive foundry snagging, Type 1 zirconium and zirconium/silicon carbide blend wheels deliver fast stock removal, durable wheel life, and dependable performance on swing frame, portable, and stationary arm grinders. Engineered for heavy-duty grinding in foundries, steel mills, and metal-making operations, these wheels are designed to remove gates, risers, parting lines, scale, fins, flash, and surface defects from ferrous castings and hard-to-grind alloys. The zirconium grain provides strong cutting action and long service life under high-pressure grinding, while zirconium/silicon carbide blend options add enhanced bite and cooler cutting performance on demanding materials. Their reinforced Type 1 straight wheel construction supports rough grinding applications where productivity, durability, and consistent metal removal are critical. Ideal for production environments where operators need a wheel that cuts aggressively, holds up under pressure, and performs reliably across a range of foundry grinding equipment.

Technical Data

Abrasive grain
Conventional (A+C)
Tool for
Floorstanding grinder
Materials
Cast Steel, Casting materials, Ductile, Steel, Stainless steel

Features

  • Zirconium Grain Technology—Provides aggressive cutting action and strong durability for heavy stock removal in production foundry environments.
  • Zirconium/Silicon Carbide Blend Option—Combines durable zirconium performance with the sharp cutting characteristics of silicon carbide for improved bite on hard-to-grind materials.
  • Type 1 Straight Wheel Design—Designed for straight-on snagging and rough grinding applications where controlled, direct material removal is required.
  • Reinforced Construction—Built to withstand demanding grinding conditions and high operating forces common in swing frame and stationary arm grinding.
  • Foundry-Grade Performance—Optimized for grinding castings, forgings, billets, slabs, weldments, and metal-making components.

Application

Application

  • 1

    Recommended for removing gates, risers, fins, flash, and heavy parting lines from ferrous castings using swing frame grinders.

  • 2

    Use on portable grinders for aggressive spot snagging, weld cleanup, and defect removal on castings, billets, slabs, and forged components.

  • 3

    Apply on stationary arm grinders for high-pressure grinding of carbon steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, gray iron, and alloy castings.

Recommendations

  • Select the zirconium wheel for long-life grinding on ferrous castings and general foundry snagging applications.
  • Choose the zirconium/silicon carbide blend when faster initial bite or cooler cutting action is needed on harder alloys, scale, or heavy surface defects.
  • Use proper wheel guards, flanges, mounting procedures, and machine-rated operating speeds before grinding.
  • Apply steady pressure and avoid twisting, side-loading, or using the wheel on unsupported work surfaces.
  • Dress or replace wheels as needed to maintain cutting performance, reduce vibration, and support safe, productive grinding.