Diamond Resin Bond Products

Diamond Resin Bonded Flexwheel

Flexwheel: Innovative Grinding and Polishing Solution

Product Description
The Flexwheel is constructed with a hard plastic hub, providing a sturdy foundation. Between the hub and the belt, a layer of foam is included, which enhances flexibility and performance. The belt itself is crafted from industrial waterproof cloth backing, ensuring durability and resistance to moisture. Originally developed for the lapidary industry to work with gemstones, the Flexwheel has proven to be highly effective for other applications as well.

Performance on Thermal Spray Coatings
The Flexwheel excels in aggressive grinding and fine polishing of thermal spray coatings, including HVOF (High Velocity Oxy-Fuel), tungsten carbide, and various other hard materials. Its unique design allows for efficient material removal while maintaining a smooth finish.

Advantages of Flexwheel Design
One of the standout features of the Flexwheel is its slight drape during operation, which helps eliminate scratching and prevents the formation of flat spots on the workpiece. This combination of aggressive performance and gentle touch makes it an excellent choice for demanding grinding and polishing tasks.

Available Flexwheel Sizes
Flexwheels are offered in two convenient sizes to accommodate various needs: 1.5 x 6 inches and 2 x 8 inches. Each Flexwheel comes equipped with a 1-inch telescopic bushing for enhanced compatibility.

Flexwheel Recycle Program

Overview
The Flexwheel Recycle Program is designed to support the sustainable reuse of 8” Flexwheel hubs. We are currently in urgent need of these hubs and encourage anyone who has unused units to participate in the program.

How the Program Works
If you have any 8” Flexwheel hubs that you are not using and are unsure what to do with them, please contact us. By returning your used 8” Flexwheel hub, you will receive a $15.00 deduction from your next order. We will also take your used 6" Flexwheels and provide you with a $7.00 deduction. This incentive helps us maintain efficient recycling efforts while providing value to our customers.

Contact Information
To participate or learn more about the Flexwheel Recycle Program, you can reach us by phone at 802-674-5427. Alternatively, send an email to sales@eastwinddiamondabrasives.com.

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Quick Reference

Use wet
High concentration of diamond particles ensures an extraordinarily smooth finish
Best for aggressive sanding and polishing results
Maximum RPM 1725
1” bore standard, bushings to fit sizes ¾”, 5⁄8” and ½” are included
We recommend storing the wheels when off the machine in a flat position, so they remain balanced

Diamond Resin Bonded Flexwheel can be used for metal sanding, knife sharpening and scissor sharpening on the following:

CarbideCarbon SteelCast IronCeramicChilled Cast IronChrome CarbideChrome OxideCobalt & Nickel AlloyCompositesFiberglassGlassGraniteHVOFHard ChromeHard CompositeHardened SteelHigh Nickel AlloyHigh Speed SteelOxidesStainless SteelSteelStoneTool SteelTungsten CarbideZirconium

Diamond Resin Bonded Flexwheel can be used for gemstone sanding and gemstone polishing on the following:

TourmalineTopazQuartzAquamarineAgateChrysocollaBerylJadeJasperOpalGarnetMoonstoneChrysopraePyrite SchistSapphireDruzyChalcedonyAmethystSpinel

Mesh/Micron

Mesh/Micron sizes available, however custom sizes are available upon request.

60 mesh (250 micron)	1200 mesh (15 micron)
80 mesh (200 micron)	1800 mesh (9 micron)
120 mesh (125 micron)	3000 mesh (6 micron)
220 mesh (90 micron)	8000 mesh (3 micron)
325 mesh (50 micron)	14,000 mesh (1 micron)
400 mesh (45 micron)	50,000 mesh (½ micron)
600 mesh (30 micron)	100,000 mesh (¼ micron)
800 mesh (25 micron)

Reviews

I have been using Eastwind 60, 120 and 325 grit six and eight inch wheels commercially since October of 2008. I have tested every companies’ wheels including 3 different brands from China and 3 made in the United States. With 6 different brands tested commercially, the fact I continue to purchase and use the Eastwind wheels is simply because they are significantly better in commercial operation use than the others.

The Eastwind wheels cut much faster than any other companies and this is of significant importance in commercial use. The Eastwind wheels do not hydroplane even when they are nearly worn out. Due to the fact their diamond layer is embedded into the fabric of the belt wheel they do not flake off the diamond layer. Their belt adhesion is the best of all wheels tested. Belt to wheel adhesion is critical in a commercial operation as on the other wheels tested a failure results in the need to return the wheel if the company is in the United States, or simply throw it away if the wheel was made in China.

When you average wearing out 20 to 30 wheels a year the factors I note are extremely important both for the time needed in doing the work and in overall cost as Eastwind wheels do not fail when properly used to ensure even wear across the entire wheel.

Michael S Hoover

Art In Stone - Stone Handled Knives

Today I received my order from Eastwind with (6) New Diamond Abrasive Flexwheels and was very pleased with the wheels. I have been using my present wheels (Eastwind) for lapidary work for about 18 years and have made many beautiful cabochons with them. I am very pleased with the service they gave me and that is why I again ordered from Eastwind. I searched all the different catalogs for the best buy and decided that I was not going to order any Chinese products because I feel they are inferior products and I would have to replace them sooner. Thanks, Eastwind for an excellent product made in the USA.

Anthon Turley

Resin Bond Flexwheel	60/80 Mesh	100 Mesh up to .25 Micron
1.5 X 6	164.64	150.17
2 X 8	231.04	210.23