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This section provides an overview for flapwheels as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 flapwheel manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked flapwheel companies as of February, 2025: 1.Black Hawk Abrasives, 2.Norton Abrasives, 3.Eisenblätter GmbH.
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A flapwheel is used for metal polishing. It is attached to the tip of an electric drill, air drill, or router. It has a structure in which the polishing cloth is fixed in a radial position. As with sandpaper, the coarseness of the grit is determined by the number of grit, and the larger the number, the finer the grit.
There are also various types, from large to small, according to the size of the part to be polished. Furthermore, since the product has a self-controlling effect, and can be used for a relatively long time.
Flapwheels are often used for machine maintenance tasks. They are very efficient in removing rust and polishing quickly, whereas polishing by hand would take too much time. They are also used for rough polishing before final polishing during product production. For final polishing, a felt fabric part called a buff is used. It can be used in conjunction with abrasives to achieve a fairly shiny finish.
Also, due to its structure, flapwheels have an air-cooling effect and are less likely to give off heat to the object to be polished. Therefore, strain and burning can be eliminated.
Flapwheels are used for various processes, including deburring and removing scratches on machine parts. Their structure does not cause clogging during polishing, thus enabling uniform finishing surfaces. This is due to their self-sharpening action, as mentioned above. Also, because of its cylindrical shape, it can be used for parts with curved surfaces (pipes and spheres). When polishing cylindrical-shaped parts, even if the inside diameter is smaller than the hand, a smaller diameter flapwheel can be used.
Flapwheels can be used to clean up burn marks after welding. The use of flapwheels allows for a clean surface finish without leaving burn marks.
However, the flapwheel must be kept parallel to the material in order to achieve a clean, polished surface. If the flapwheel is applied at an angle, the surface will not be even, and the flapwheel itself will be unevenly worn instead of a clean cylindrical shape.
Flap foils can also be used for polishing wood as well as metal materials. The same advantages apply to wood as to metal.
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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Since 1843, is a manufacturer of hand tools such as tape measures, outdoor instruments for gardening and lawn care, power tools, storage solutions, and workplace equipment for contractors and homeowners. The Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland-based company has worked with recyclers to allow users to return end-of-life devices to be recycled. Stanley assists non-profit groups such as Habitat for Humanity, which builds houses, Skills USA, which teaches kids technical skills; and Rebuilding Together, which repairs homes and revitalizes neighborhoods. A complete lifetime warranty covers Stanley Mechanical tools.
3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
Norton Abrasives, established in 1885 and headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer of abrasive products. Their products encompass grinding wheels for material removal, coated abrasives for finishing, superabrasives like diamond and CBN for cutting the hardest materials, and bonded abrasives for grinding and polishing surfaces. Additionally, Norton offers aerospace-specific abrasives for machining and finishing aerospace components, as well as a portfolio of grinding, cutting, blending, finishing, and polishing solutions for all markets.
FERVI SpA was founded in 1978 and is a manufacturer of machineries, workshop equipment, and cutting tools based in Vignola, Modena, Italy. The company offers various products such as milling machines, machinery for fishings, cutting wheels, machine vices, and dial indicators. The products have been used in various applications such as car workshop, carpentry, construction, gardening, and do it yourself. The company is consisted by various brands which specialized in different products and markets, such as Fervi, Riflex, Vogel Germany, Sitges, and Rivit.
Weiler Abrasives, Inc, founded in Pforzheim, Germany., in 1879 is a manufacturer of coated abrasives, bonded abrasives and power brushes. The company's product portfolio includes Cutting Wheels, Grinding Wheels, Artificial Abrasives, Technical Fabrics and Superabrasives. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare. In 1886 the company moved its production site to its current location in Maribor in Slovenia.
Eisenblätter GmbH, established in 1972 and headquartered in Geretsried, Germany, is a manufacturer of grinding tools and machines for surface processing and finishing. The company’s products include cutting discs, rough grinding discs, and technical brushes. It offers various grinders, such as angle grinders and multi-functional grinders, as well as power tools for deburring devices. These solutions cater to the metalworking, industrial bulk buyers, and the abrasive trade. Its flap discs feature a patented natural fiber backing, which ensures high removal rates and promotes environmental sustainability. The company provides training services, customizable product solutions, and surface treatment technologies.
Sait Abrasivi S.p.A. is a manufacturer of abrasives for building materials established in 1953 and based in Collegno, Turin, Italy. The company's products include its Powermax-TM ZZ series wide belts and rolls for working with metals, as well as discs and sheets for working with wood. It also offers safety products for machines and personnel to ensure safety in use of its portfolio products. The company is ISO 9001-certified, and mainly serves clients in the construction, metalworking, and woodworking industries.
JOSCO was founded in 1977 in Western Australia as a manufacturer and distributor of brushes and hand tools for finishing surfaces that are joined together. Its range of brushes provides excellent surface finishing when working with various types of steel, which are produced for trade, consumer, and industrial markets. Josco has a large market share in the production of carbide burrs and abrasives under the GARRYSON brand, offering performance in some of the world's demanding industries such as aviation, automotive and metallurgy. All products are available in Australia and New Zealand, with additional distribution in the United Kingdom.
Sparky Abrasives, established in 1967, is a manufacturer and supplier of abrasive products located in Willmar, Minnesota. The company’s products include flap discs, sanding belts, surface conditioning belts, and surface conditioning discs. These products cater to various industries, including metal fabrication, welding, food processing, automotive, construction, and more. The company collaborates with vendors and distributors such as 3M, Camel Grinding Wheels, and Gemtex Abrasives. Backed by a technical sales and support team, the company offers engineered solutions to meet specific product applications and needs.
Ranking as of February 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norton Abrasives |
23.1%
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| 2 | Black Hawk Abrasives |
20.5%
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| 3 | Eisenblätter GmbH |
12.8%
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| 4 | Sparky Abrasives |
7.7%
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| 5 | United Abrasives /SAIT |
7.7%
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| 6 | WEILER Abrasives d.o.o. |
7.7%
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| 7 | 3M |
7.7%
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| 8 | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. |
5.1%
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| 9 | SAIT ABRASIVI S.p.A. |
2.6%
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| 10 | FERVI SpA |
2.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the flapwheel page as of February 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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4 | 57.1% |
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Italy
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1 | 14.3% |
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Slovenia
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1 | 14.3% |
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Australia
|
1 | 14.3% |
46 products found
46 products
Minami Polishing Co., Ltd.
120+ people viewing
Last viewed: 11 hours ago
A non-woven abrasive material is planted around the baking tube in a radial pattern toward the center, and the material is rotated to polish the ou...
3 models listed
Minami Polishing Co., Ltd.
130+ people viewing
Last viewed: 10 hours ago
A product whose hardness is increased by impregnating the entire flap wheel with resin (we use three types of resin according to the user's wishes)...
RIKEN Candom Co., Ltd.
230+ people viewing
Last viewed: 10 hours ago
Very Fast Response
■ Features ・ Clogging is less likely to occur, and the product life is long and continuous polishing is possible. ・ Because it has an air -cooled...
ARK Co., Ltd.
30+ people viewing
Last viewed: 6 hours ago
■Features ・VLFP wheel = flap type ・VLTF wheel = wrapping type ・Longer life 2 to 3 times longer than other companies' products ・High polishing p...
Toyo Polishing Industry Co., Ltd.
50+ people viewing
Last viewed: 8 hours ago
■Flap type This is a wheel-shaped type with non-woven fabric embedded radially around the core.
Japan Resibon Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
Last viewed: 10 hours ago
■Product overview Achieves a beautiful finish and uniform surface treatment. Family wheel, a combination of non-woven abrasive material and abrasiv...
Miniter Co., Ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 10 hours ago
Standard Response
■Features -A separate type fine grinding and polishing tool used in combination with a mandrail (shaft). ・Since mandrails can be used repeatedly, ...
