Abrasive Wheels – Understanding the Marking System

Abrasive wheels are used across many industries, this can include manufacturing, fabrication and construction.

The use of abrasive wheels can be extremely dangerous and as there are many different types of abrasive wheels and correspondingly uses of abrasive wheels. It is important that any one using an abrasive wheel, uses the correct wheel to do the correct function and fit it to the correct tool.

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One way of making sure this happens, is by selecting the correct type of abrasive wheel for your machinery and to select the correct abrasive wheel to carry out specific grinding or cutting actions. 

Manufacturers of abrasive wheels assist you in choosing the right abrasive wheel by providing them with a marking system.  The marking system in the UK conforms to the standard which is set by the British Standards Institution (BSI), and the marking system is specified in BS EN 12413, “Safety requirements for bonded abrasive products“. The marking system is also standardized by the European Standards which specify the type of information that must be included on abrasive wheel labels.

This labelling system which is used, indicates:

1. Manufacturers trade mark

2.Test Record

3. Any restrictions of use #

4. Expiry Date (for organic bonded wheels)#

5. Speed Stripe#

6. Dimensions#

7. Specification Mark#

8. Code number

9. Maximum Operating Speed#

10. Type (BSEN12413) #

#Safety Related Markings