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FLAT SURFACE
GRINDING

Surface grinding
in metalworking
VSM – Your specialist for flat surface grinding
Benefit from VSM’s high-performing Your application
abrasives: Buildings and facades Shipbuilding
>> High stock removal per time unit
>> Extended service life and low set-up costs as a result
>> Consistent and reproducible surface finishes
>> Defined scratch patterns, roughness and gloss
value
>> VSM TOP SIZE products achieve: Lifts and elevators Food containers
> Enhanced machining capacity
> A
 reduced temperature in the grinding area
and because of this structural changes are
avoided

Table legs Large-scale catering facilities

With VSM you can rely on receiving:
>> High-performance products made in Germany
>> On-site application-based advice
>> Reliable delivery performance
>> Analyses of problems and preliminary tests in
the VSM Technical Center
>> Expertise based on co-operating with more than
60 machine manufacturers worldwide
>> A global distribution network with subsidiaries
and partners in more than 70 countries
 VSM grain technologies in the spotlight
Top grain technologies for high stock removal rates Top grain technologies for perfect surface finishes

VSM ACTIROX VSM ILUMERON

NEW >> Geometrically formed NEW >> Full faced coated long-term
ceramic grain abrasive with special bonding
>> Maximum stock removal and >> For fine and consistent surfaces
a faster cut for superalloys and with high gloss levels
stainless steels >> Developed primarily for process-
>> Cool grinding extends the service ing stainless steels, superalloys
life thanks to VSM TOP SIZE and non-alloyed steels

VSM CERAMICS Plus · (CER Plus) VSM COMPACTGRAIN Plus · (COM Plus)

>> Optimised self-sharpening >> Long-term abrasive that wears

effect when processing high- uniformly down to the backing
alloyed steels ensures very high material and achieves a consistent
stock removal rates surface finish
>> Reduced temperature in the >> Optimised reserve grain capacity
contact area >> Improved bonding properties
>> Significantly extended service life >> Continuous self-sharpening
thanks to the granulate structure

VSM CERAMICS · (CER) VSM COMPACTGRAIN · (COM)

>> Top product with self-sharpening >> Long-term abrasive achieves

effect for processing non-alloyed reproducible surface finishes and
steels and stainless steels consistent roughness
>> High removal rate >> Uniform stock removal
>> Cool grinding allows longer >> Continuous self-sharpening
contact times thanks to the granulate structure

VSM grinding-active additional layers

VSM TOP SIZE is recommended for dry machining

heat-resistant stainless steels and non-ferrous met-
VSM TOP SIZE als. The grinding-active additional layer improves
Less heat generated in the cutting performance whilst reducing the
the grinding zone (“cool
temperature in the contact zone. This significantly
grinding”)
extends the service life of the abrasive.

NEW
+
VSM STEARATE Plus and VSM STEARATE sig-
nificantly reduce chip adhesion when processing
non-ferrous metals and thus also reduce clogging
of the abrasive. The service life is assured and ex-
tended so dramatically that excellent stock removal
VSM STEARATE Plus is achieved even after longer periods of use.
 Grinding throughout the whole production process

Hot rolling Hot rolling Cold rolling Cuttings

Slabs Heavy plate Coils Coils Die-cut and laser parts

Thin sheets Square steel

Repair grinding of slabs t ≥ 100 mm Repair grinding of coils and heavy plates t ≥ 3 mm Customer-specific grinding of coils and sheet metal t ≥ 2.99 mm Customer-specific grinding of square, die-cut and laser parts

Wide belt grinding Stroke sanding machine Wide belt grinding Stroke sanding machine Wide belt grinding Belt grinding Stroke sanding machine Belt grinding Grinding
with conveyor table with upper belt with support roller with upper belt with belt conveyor with upper belt with belt conveyor with drum sander

Product recommendations Product recommendations Product recommendations Product recommendations for fine Product recommendations Product recommendations for Product recommendations for
Product recommendations for slab grinding for coil grinding for heavy plates for coils sheet metal for fine sheet metal square steel, die-cut and laser parts square steel, die-cut and laser parts

VSM Series Grain type Grit size VSM Series Grain type Grit size VSM Series Grain type Grit size VSM Series Grain type Grit size VSM Series Grain type Grit size VSM Series Grain type Grit size VSM Series Grain type Grit size VSM Series Grain type Grit size VSM Series Grain type Grit size
Stock removal

Stock removal

Stock removal

Stock removal

Stock removal

Stock removal

Stock removal

Stock removal
XK885Y CER Plus 20 – 120 XK880Y CER Plus 20 – 120 XK880Y CER Plus 20 – 120 XK880Y CER Plus 20 – 120 XK880Y CER Plus 20 – 120 XK870X CER 24 – 120 XK870X CER 24 – 120 XK880Y CER Plus 20 – 120 XK885Y CER Plus 20 – 120
XK880Y CER Plus 20 – 120 XK760X CER 40, 60 XK785Y CER Plus 36 – 120 XK870X CER 24 – 60 XK870X CER 24 – 120 XK760Y CER 24 – 120 XK760X CER 60, 80, 120 XK870X CER 24 – 120 XK870X CER 24 – 120
XK760X CER 40, 60 ZK713X ZA/AO 24 – 60 XK870X CER 24 – 60 XK760X CER 24 – 120 ZK713X ZA/AO 24 – 320 XK786X COM (CER) 60, 80, 120 ZK713X ZA/AO 24 – 320 XK760X CER 24 – 120 XK760X CER 60, 80, 120
ZK713X ZA 24 – 60 XP780 CER Plus 60, 80, 100, 120 ZK713X ZA 24 – 60 ZK713X ZA/AO 24 – 60 KK712Y COM (AO) 180 – 600 ZK713X ZA/AO 24 – 320 KK772X COM (AO) 80 – 800 XK786X COM (CER) 60, 80, 120 ZK713X ZA/AO 24 – 320
XP780 CER Plus 60, 80, 100, 120 KP709 AO 36 – 120 KK711Y AO 36 – 60 XP780 CER Plus 60, 80, 100, 120 KP712 COM (AO) 120 – 800 KK772X COM (AO) 80 – 800 KK712X COM (AO) 80 – 600 ZK713X ZA/AO 24 – 320 KK772X COM (AO) 80 – 800
KP709 AO 36 – 60 CP501 SIC 40 – 120 KP709 AO 36 – 60 CP772 COM (SIC) 320 CK772T COM (SIC) 120 – 1200 CK772T COM (SIC) 120 – 1200 KK790Y COM Plus (AO) 60 – 800 KK712X COM (AO) 80 – 600
KK711Y AO 36 – 500 KP712 COM (AO) 120 – 800 XP780 CER Plus 60, 80, 100, 120 KK791Y COM Plus (AO) 60 – 800 CK772T COM (SIC) 120 – 1200

Surface

Surface
CK721X SIC 24 – 600 CP772 COM (SIC) 240 , 320 KP712 COM (AO) 120 – 800 KK712X COM (AO) 80 – 600 XP780 CER Plus 60, 80, 100, 120
CP772 COM (SIC) 320 CK772T COM (SIC) 120 – 1200 KP712 COM (AO) 120 – 800

Surface
KP709 AO 36 – 320 KK711Y AO 36 – 500 CP772 COM (SIC) 320

Surface

Surface
Legend KV710X Non-woven (AO/SIC) coarse – ultra fine KP709 AO 240,  320
Flexibility of the backing material (last letter of the series name):
CER Plus VSM CERAMICS Plus COM (CER) VSM COMPACTGRAIN CERAMICS AO VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE
CER VSM CERAMICS COM (AO) VSM COMPACTGRAIN ALUMINIUM OXIDE SIC VSM SILICON CARBIDE E extremely flexible          J flexible X sturdy         Z extremely sturdy Last revised: 11 / 2020
ZA VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA COM (SIC) VSM COMPACTGRAIN SILICON CARBIDE Non-woven VSM NON-WOVEN F very flexible T semi-sturdy Y very sturdy
VSM – for flawless surfaces
VSM abrasives are characterised by consistent and
reproducible surface finishes. Gloss is one impor­
tant parameter to describe the visual appearance
of an object. It is an optical property which in-
dicates how well a surface reflects light in a mir-
ror-like direction. The intensity of the reflection can
be technically measured.

VSM‘s comprehensive range of abrasives pro-

duce a large variety of different gloss units and
Scratch patterns in 1G, 2G or with a fine
scratch patterns. Please feel free to contact us to hairline finish can be achieved using VSM
find out more! abrasives.

High-gloss (stainless steel)

Reflection of light Scratch pattern VSM series Gloss Unit (GU)*

CK772T
VSM COMPACTGRAIN (SIC) 80
Grit size 1000

Mid gloss (stainless steel)

Reflection of light Scratch pattern VSM series Gloss Unit (GU)*

CK772T
VSM COMPACTGRAIN (SIC) 40
Grit size 400

Matt (stainless steel)

Reflection of light Scratch pattern VSM series Gloss Unit (GU)*

XP780
VSM CERAMICS 5
Grit size 80

*) The measurement scale, Gloss Units (GU), is measured using a Gloss Meter also known as a Glossmeter. The defined
standard for a perfectly satin finish is equal to 0 gloss units. High-gloss surfaces with a mirror finish achieve readings of
more than 70 GU.
A worldwide leader in abrasives.

Europe

Germany (Headquarters) Czech Republic France Great Britain

VSM · Vereinigte Schmirgel- VSM Abrasives s.r.o. VSM Impavide S.A.S. VSM Abrasives Ltd.
und Maschinen-Fabriken AG River Garden, 5th Floor 52 Avenue Marcel Paul Unit 5, Joplin Court Sovereign
Siegmundstraße 17 Rohanské nábřeží 678/23 93297 Tremblay en France Business Park, Crownhill
30165 Hannover 18600 Praha T +33 1 4151 0300 Milton Keynes, MK8 0JP
T +49 511 3526 478 T +420 277 015 300 www.vsmabrasives.fr T +44 19 0831 0207
www.vsmabrasives.de www.vsmabrasives.cz www.vsmabrasives.co.uk

Hungary Poland Russia Spain

VSM Abrasives Hungary Ltd. PFERD-VSM Sp. z o.o. VSM AG · Russian VSM · VITEX ABRASIVOS
Leshegy út 31 Ul. Polna 1A Representative Office IBERICA, S.A.U.
2310 Szigetszentmiklós 62-025 Kostrzyn Wielkopolski 141006, Moscow region Ctra. de Molins de Rei,
T + 36 24 519223 T +48 61 8970 480 c. Mytishchi Volkovskoe 79A, Nave 8
www.vsmabrasives.hu www.pferdvsm.pl roadway vl. 5a, str. 1, of. 208 08191 Rubí (Barcelona)
T +7 499 346 35 27 T +34 93 697 3411
www.vsmabrasives.ru www.vsmabrasives.es
Sweden Switzerland Turkey

PFERD-VSM AB PFERD-VSM (Schweiz) AG STARCKE VSM VITEX Zimpara

Stockholmsvägen 18, 7 tr Zürichstr. 38 B Teknolojisi Sanayi ve Dis
18150 Lidingö 8306 Brüttisellen Ticaret Ltd. Sti.
T +46 8 5647 2300 T +41 44 805 2828 AYOSB Gazi Bulvari 8.
www.pferd-vsm.se www.pferd-vsm.ch Sokak No: 5
Tuzla Istanbul

VSM is a registered trademark of VSM · Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG, Hanover.
T +90 216 591 06 17
T +90 216 591 07 01
www.starckevsm.com

Americas Asia

Canada Latin America China Thailand

VSM Abrasives Canada Inc. VSM Latinoamérica S.A.S. VSM Abrasives (China) VSM Abrasives Asia Pacific
Subject to technical changes. VSM · A/FLA/06.WW/12.20/en/1

2425 Wyecroft Road Unit #1 Carrera 9 No. 115 – 06 Co. Ltd. Pte. Ltd.
Oakville, Ontario Edificio Tierra Firme Piso 17 Rooms 203/205, Building C, Thailand Representative Office
L6L 6R5 Bogota, Colombia No. 38, Xuxiang Road, Qingpu 444 Olympia Thai Tower, 13th FL
T +1 905 827 0005 T   +57 1 639 8489 District, Shanghai, P.R. China Ratchadaphisek Rd., Samsennok
www.vsmabrasives.ca M +57 316 8311705 Postal Code: 201702 Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310
www.vsmabrasives- T +86 21 5976 2011 T +66 2 513 7441
latinamerica.com www.vsmabrasives.com.cn www.vsmabrasives-apac.com

USA

VSM Abrasives Corp.

1012 East Wabash St. Visit our website at
O‘Fallon, Mo. 63366 www.vsmabrasives.com
T +1 636 272 7432
us.vsmabrasives.com