Bonded abrasives are tools made from abrasive grains held together by a bonding agent, such as Bakelite’s phenolic resins. These resins are one of the most common types of binding agent offering excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability, and wear resistance, making them ideal for grinding wheels, cut-off wheels, and super abrasives.
Bonded abrasives play a part in your everyday life and help:
- Cut and shape metal, wood, and plastic
- Sharpen knives, scissors, and other cutting tools
- Clean and smooth welds
- Shape and finish metal parts
- Smooth and shape car body panels during repairs
How Bakelite’s Phenolic Resins Work
Bakelite phenolic resins bring numerous benefits to abrasive products, including:
- Strong Bonding: Phenolic resins form a robust and durable bond between abrasive grains, ensuring the product maintains its structural integrity throughout its service life.
- Heat Resistance: With high thermal stability, phenolic resins enable bonded abrasive products to withstand high temperatures without compromising the bond’s effectiveness.
- Chemical Resistance: Thanks to their exceptional chemical resistance, phenolic resins enhance the longevity and performance of abrasive products, even in harsh environments.
- Customizable Properties: Phenolic resins can be tailored to meet the specific needs of different applications. Polymeric additives such as epoxy, polyvinyl butyral (PVB), and rubber can further improve curing, flexibility, and mechanical strength.
Bonded abrasive products are indispensable in various industries for cutting, grinding, polishing, and finishing materials. These products consist of abrasive grains like aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or diamond, held together by a binding agent. This combination creates a stable and durable tool suitable for a wide range of applications. Phenolic resin binding agent is crucial for ensuring the performance, longevity, and safety of these products.
Bonded Abrasives, held together with Bakelite Phenolic Resins, help make everyday life possible. From shaped and cut metal in cars to your household scissors and bench and angle grinders Bakelite resins make it possible. For more information on Bakelite resins contact us.
