WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 3M TM BRISTLE PRODUCTS I. WHAT IS THE 3M BRISTLE PRODUCTS? If you think that the Bristle product looks nothing but a simple piece of plastic, think again. The 3M Bristle product is a revolutionary 3-dimensional abrasive made from unique molded bristle technology designed to apply a continuous fresh supply of abrasives to a work piece for a fast and consistent finish. The family of Bristle products can be classified into five categories: 1. 2. 3. Roloc TM Bristle Discs 4. Bristle Discs (Right Angle Grinder) 5. SR Products II. WHAT DOES 3M BRISTLE PRODUCTS DO? These Bristle products can do a whole lot: from deburring, finishing, polishing, texturing, light cleaning, defuzzing and sanding to heavy duty cleaning, and material removal from metal surfaces. 3M Bristle products are primarily used on metal surfaces and parts such as steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, platinum, aluminum, gold, silver, pewter, alloys but they can be used on wood surfaces as well. The general applications of 3M Bristle products can be classified as follows: APPLICATIONS OF 3M BRISTLE PRODUCTS Cleaning, Deburring, Finishing, Polishing, Blending, Stripping Cleaning, Deburring, Polishing, Finishing, Blending, Texturing, Stripping Roloc Bristle Discs Deburring, Cleaning, Finishing, Blending, Polishing, Stripping Bristle Discs Coatings Removal, Weld Preparation, General Maintenance Cleaning SR Products Seam Sealant Removal For more details, please refer to products technical bulletins and brochures. 3M Internal Use Only 1
III. MARKET SEGMENTS Since 3M Bristle products are designed using a revolutionary new technology, the range of surface conditioning applications they are capable of is more extensive than most conventional products. This is attributed to the Bristle products great conformability and long lasting life. Hence it is not surprising to find the use of Bristle products in a wide range of market segments in the industrial market. The chart below highlights the targeted market segments for 3M Bristle products 3M Internal Use Only 2
IV. COMPETITORS The family of 3M Bristle products is a relatively new to the world product, therefore the competition that the Bristle product go after includes indirect competition such as: 1. Wire Brushes: Osborne, Weiler 2. Nylon Brushes 3. High strength discs 4. Hand scrappers, sand blasters 5. Chemicals and compounds 6. Standard abrasives products 7. Norton abrasives products V. WHY SHOULD CUSTOMERS CHOOSE 3M? TOP 10 REASONS FOR CHOOSING 3M BRISTLE PRODUCTS Because 3M Bristle Products hence they. 1.Are conformable and flexible are able to reach tight/ awkward areas easily 2.Last longer than conventional abrasives save money and time 3. Eliminate danger of flying wires are very safe to use 4.Gives uniform and high quality finishes help customers differentiate their products 5.Do not damage base material reduce costs of reworking and saves time 6.Gives fast performance increases productivity and saves time 7.Run clean and leave little debris are very safe and easy to use 8.Have minimal loading problems increases productivity 9.Generate very little heat are very safe and easy to use 10.Comes in a wide range of grades can meet different needs of customers 3M Internal Use Only 3
VI. HOW TO USE 3M BRISTLE PRODUCTS? If you have never use a 3M Bristle product before, here are 3 quick easy steps to get you started: 1. Read the product brochures and technical bulletins. 2. View the attached 3M Bristle Products Applications CD ROM 3. Carry out hands-on practice to get a feel for the product. Below are application guidelines to bring the best out of using 3M Bristle products. GENERAL GUIDELINES: a. Define the application: What you are going to do (coating removal, deburring, cleaning, finishing, etc) and the features of the work piece will determine your choice of the Bristle product, product grade and product size to use. b. Use the optimum grade that will get the job done: Avoid using a coarse grade for an application which can be carried out equally well with a finer grade. More steps will be required to get to the polishing stage if a coarse grade is used initially. c. Let the Bristle do the work: Bristle is not a conventional abrasive. Only minimal pressure or force is required for most applications. Do not work the Bristle with excessive force; let the Bristle do the work for you. d. Conformability is the key: The strength of the Bristle products lies in their ability to conform to non-planar surfaces and irregular shapes. Bristle products work best for applications involving irregular work pieces that require abrasive with a high degree of flexibility and conformability. For such applications, the unique ability of the radial Bristle disc is enhanced: the hollows and creases of the work piece can be reached without leaving additional marks. e. Use a larger disc/brush whenever possible: A larger disc/wheel works more efficiently. Bristle products have no hard edges the way other wheel products do, so they can be compressed to fit into curves and hollows without inducing damaging gouges and trails on the work piece. Thus, a larger disc/brush should be utilized whenever possible. 3M Internal Use Only 4
PRODUCTS GUIDELINES: Radial Bristle Disc/Brush: Keep your strokes slow and steady, covering as much of the work piece as possible with each stroke. There is no need to bear down hard, unless it is needed so as to make the disc/brush conform to a convex or concave region. Smearing may be encountered when using the finer grade products on thin work pieces. In such cases, a slower rotation speed or quicker polishing stroke should be used. Roloc Bristle Disc & Right Angle Grinder: Work with slow and steady strokes, without exerting excessive force on the tool. These products are designed to be run with a small angle to the working surface. Running them flat on the surface or with too much tilt will be inefficient and may damage the products. An angle of about 10 to 15º to the surface is the optimum to work with. 10 to 15 over 15 SR Cutters: For fillet seals and flat applications, the underlying layer will be damaged if excessive downward force is being applied. Ease off on the downward force, most of the force should be directed to moving the tool forward/backward instead of downward. When using the SR cutter on fastener heads with thick sealant, remove the sealant around the fasteners in increments by starting and stopping the drill a few times. This will prevent the buildup of frictional heat, which can result in sealant degradation and cutter blunting. 3M Internal Use Only 5
VII. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Straight Grinder Tool 3 Bristle Product SR Roloc Flexible Shaft Motor Right Angle Grinder Roloc Bristle Discs SR Cutters (Integral 1/4" - 28 mandrel) Vertical Grinder Bristle Discs Mini Grinder Bristle Discs Bench Motor Back Stand Pedestal Grinder Robotic Equipment Roloc Bristle Discs Bristle Discs 3M Internal Use Only 6
3M Bristle Products Selection 3M Bristle Discs 3M (thick bristle) 24279-8 3" x 3/8" 50 Green 25,000 10 4 24280-4 3" x 3/8" 80 Yellow 25,000 10 4 24281-1 3" x 3/8" 120 White 25,000 10 4 3M Radial Discs (thick bristle replacement pack without adapters) 27621-2 6" 36 Dark Brown 10,000 40 2 27622-9 6" 50 Green 10,000 40 2 27623-6 6" 80 Yellow 10,000 40 2 3M Radial Brushes Brushes/ Boxes/ (thick bristle with adapters) Box Case 27603-8 6" 36 Dark Brown 10,000 1 5 27605-5 6" 50 Green 10,000 1 5 27606-9 6" 80 Yellow 10,000 1 5 3M (thin bristle) 27614-4 9/16" x 1/16" 120 White 35,000 48 4 27615-1 9/16" x 1/16" P220 Red 35,000 48 4 27616-8 9/16" x 1/16" P400 Blue 35,000 48 4 27617-5 9/16" x 1/16" Pumice Pink 35,000 48 4 27619-9 9/16" x 1/16" Polish II Peach 35,000 48 4 27618-2 9/16" x 1/16" Polish I Lt. Green 35,000 48 4 25755-6 3/4" x 1/16" 80 Yellow 35,000 48 4 25757-0 3/4" x 1/16" P220 Red 35,000 48 4 25758-7 3/4" x 1/16" P400 Blue 35,000 48 4 25759-4 3/4" x 1/16" Pumice Pink 35,000 48 4 30001-6 3/4" x 1/16" 6 Micron Peach 35,000 48 4 30002-3 3/4" x 1/16" 1 Micron Lt. Green 35,000 48 4 27610-6 1" x 1/8" 36 Dark Brown 35,000 24 4 27611-3 1" x 1/8" 50 Green 35,000 24 4 27612-0 1" x 1/8" 80 Yellow 35,000 24 4 27613-7 1" x 1/8" 120 White 35,000 24 4 30118-1 2" x 3/8" 80 Yellow 30,000 40 2 30120-4 2" x 3/8" 120 White 30,000 40 2 30121-1 2" x 3/8" P220 Red 30,000 40 2 30122-8 2" x 3/8" P400 Blue 30,000 40 2 30123-5 2" x 3/8" Pumice Pink 30,000 40 2 30124-2 2" x 3/8" 6 Micron Peach 30,000 40 2 30125-9 2" x 3/8" 1 Micron Lt. Green 30,000 40 2 30126-6 3" x 3/8" 80 Yellow 20,000 40 2 30127-3 3" x 3/8" 120 White 20,000 40 2 30128-0 3" x 3/8" P220 Red 20,000 40 2 30129-7 3" x 3/8" P400 Blue 20,000 40 2 30130-3 3" x 3/8" Pumice Pink 20,000 40 2 30131-0 3" x 3/8" 6 Micron Peach 20,000 40 2 30132-7 3" x 3/8" 1 Micron Lt. Green 20,000 40 2 3M Bristle Discs (right angle grinder) 24241-5 4.5" 50 Green 12,000 5 2 24242-2 4.5" 80 Yellow 12,000 5 2 24243-9 4.5" 120 White 12,000 5 2 27685-4 7" 50 Green 6,000 5 1 3M Roloc 24276-7 3" 50 Green 25,000 10 4 24277-4 3" 80 Yellow 25,000 10 4 24278-1 3" 120 White 25,000 10 4 3M Roloc Bristle Discs No. Trim Operating Each/Boxes/ 048011- Size Grade Color (T=Tapered) Speed (MOS)* Box Case 18698-6 1" 50 Green 5/8" 30,000 20 4 18706-8 1" 80 Yellow 5/8" 30,000 20 4 18710-5 1" 120 White 5/8" 30,000 20 4 18730-3 2" 50 Green 5/8"T 25,000 10 4 18732-7 2" 80 Yellow 5/8"T 25,000 10 4 18733-4 2" 120 White 5/8"T 25,000 10 4 18734-1 3" 50 Green 5/8"T 18,000 10 4 18736-5 3" 80 Yellow 5/8"T 18,000 10 4 18737-2 3" 120 White 5/8"T 18,000 10 4 3M SR 30097-9 2 x 3/8" N/A Cream 20,000 10 4 30098-6 3 x 3/8" N/A Cream 20,000 10 4 3M Bristle Products Accessories No. 048011- Description Comments 27680-9 3M Mandrel, 3/32" shank x 1/16" screw Packaged with 9/16" and 3/4" discs 27681-6 3M Mandrel, 1/8" shank x 1/8" screw Packaged with 1" discs 27682-3 3M Mandrel,1/8" shank x 1/16"screw Alternate to 27680 27683-0 3M Mandrel,1/4" shank x 1/16"screw Alternate to 27680 & 27682 29298-4 3M Mandrel,3/32" shank x 1/8"screw For quick release handpiece, alternate to 27681 27684-7 3M Mandrel, 1/4" shank x 1/8" screw Alternate to 27681 15012-3 3M Mandrel #990, 1/4" shank, For 2 & 3"(SR) Radial 2-3" dia. x 1/8-1/2" Wide x 3/8" CH Bristle Disc 16847-0 3M Mandrel #991, For 2 & 3"(SR) Radial 2-3" dia.x 3/4-1" Wide x 3/8" CH Bristle Disc 30133-4 Tapered Spindle Adapter For use on bench motors 2-3" dia. x 1/16-1/2" Wide x 3/8" CH with tapered spindle shaft 30000-9 3M Brush shaft adapter telescopic no.5 Adapts to 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8" 30134-1 3M Brush extender spacer For 6" radial brushes 27628-1 3M Brush flange (side) Side flange for 6" radial brush 051144-45101-2 3M Roloc Disc Pad Holder 1", Medium hardness 45095-4 3M Roloc Disc Pad Holder 2", Medium hardness 45096-1 3M Roloc Disc Pad Holder 2", Hard hardness 45092-3 3M Roloc Disc Pad Holder 3", Medium hardness 45091-6 3M Roloc Disc Pad Holder 3", Hard hardness 45102-9 3M Roloc Disc Pad Holder 1/4", Threaded Shaft 45192-0 Disc Pad Face Plate 7", Hard hardness 45193-7 Disc Pad Face Plate 7", Medium hardness 45205-7 Disc Pad Hub 2-1/2" 05620-0 Disc Retainer Nut 5/8" x 5/8"-11" 048011-15408-4 3M Roloc + Holder 1" 15060-4 No. 7 Roloc + Button Plastic buttons (red) and mandrels for 2" and 3" (SR) 14915-8 Roloc+ Button This is a button and holder Combination Pack 1 and 7 combined * Optimum operating speed is typically lower than the MOS. A For more information and assistance: Contact your local 3M abrasive products distributor or 3M. Contiguous 48 United States... 1-800-742-9546 Fax... 1-800-852-4668 Alaska... 907-522-5200 Canada... 519-451-2500 Hawaii... 808-422-2721 Northern Mexico... 526-647-6000 Puerto Rico... 809-750-3000 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASER Product Use: Please remember that many factors can affect the use and performance of a 3M product in a particular application. The materials to be used with the 3M product, the surface preparation of those materials, the product selected for use, the conditions in which the product is used, and the time and environmental conditions in which the product is expected to perform are among the many factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M product, some of which are uniquely within the user s knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user s method of application. Limited Warranty and Limited Remedy: The 3M product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one (1) year from the date of manufacture. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM, OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining weather the 3M product is defective within the warranty period stated above, YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND 3M S SOLE OBLIGATION SHALL BE, AT 3M S OPTION, TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 3M PRODUCT OR REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE 3M PRODUCT. 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Abrasive Systems 3M Center, Building 223-6N-01 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 D E 3M Canada PO Box 5757 London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4T1 C B Printed on 50% recycled waste paper, including 10% post-consumer waste paper. 3M IPC 2001 Litho in 61-5002-8009-6(815)ii 10 A B C D E Contains 6" radial bristle brush, grade 36, quickly removing multi-layers of paint from a steel alloy. 3" SR radial bristle disc removing seam sealant from aircraft panel. 3" thin radial bristle disc, grade 400, finishing decorative wood trim. 6" radial bristle brush, grade 50, deburring extruded aluminum. 3" thin radial bristle disc, grade 400, the final finish on a wood cabinet door. Cubitron Abrasive Grain Bristle Discs Revolutionary 3-D abrasives for safer operation and consistent performance in hard to reach areas 2 1
Why choose the revolutionary 3M Bristle Discs? Flexibility Unlike most abrasives, 3M bristle discs are flexible to penetrate and conform to irregular surfaces. You can expect a consistent finish even on the most complex parts. 3M thin bristle for delicate operations 3M Radial Bristle Products thick bristle for more aggressive applications 3M SR for seam sealant removal 3M Bristle Discs for right angle grinders 3M Roloc Bristle Discs for a wide variety of applications Safety To help you meet increasingly tough safety standards, 3M bristle discs contain no wire filaments. There are also none of the worker safety issues of chemical finishing. Long, consistent performance life 3M bristle discs last longer than most abrasives and provide the same finish and cut throughout their life. For productivity in automated procedures, there are fewer changeovers. 3" radial bristle disc, thin bristle, grade 220, deburring and finishing aluminum internal hard drive part. 3 5 6 7 6" radial bristle brush, grade 80, removing rust from steel blade. 2" SR radial bristle disc cleaning final layer of seam sealant 4 1/2" bristle disc, grade 50, removing paint from aircraft 2" Roloc bristle disc, grade 50, removing heavy rust from around aircraft fuel tank fasteners. wing. welded steel part. 8 Fast deburring and cleaning of small areas Choice of discs or brushes for a wide variety of applications High maximum operating speed discs for most right angle tools High maximum operating speed discs with standard Roloc attachment system The 1" disc is for small areas with heavy duty requirements. The 9/16", 3/4", 2", and 3" radial bristle discs have very flexible bristles for deburring, cleaning, finishing, and polishing detailed parts or tiny areas. With these discs, you can automate many previous manual operations. Replaces chemicals and compounds. The 6" radial bristle brush works on most bench motors in place of wire brushes for general maintenance and production. The 3" radial bristle disc works on common high-speed die grinders for tight areas. Fast sealant removal without affecting underlying paint These plastic abrasive particle-filled products remove 1/16" or less of sealants, silicones, RTVs, and adhesives from most surfaces. The unique construction removes the sealant but not the underlying paint or other coating. That means less time for rework. These larger 3M bristle discs remove paint, stains, adhesives, weld burns, rust, heavy oxides, and surface contaminants from large areas quickly and easily with no pressure from the operator. operating speed is suitable for most right angle tools. These high maximum operating speed discs with a standard Roloc attachment efficiently clean or strip many substances from metal surfaces without damaging the work piece. An operator quickly and easily achieves a quality, consistent finish with light pressure. 3" radial bristle disc, grade 50, removing gasket material. 1" thin radial bristle disc, grade 120, removing light mill scale and finishing inside of copper tube. 2 Deburr small plastic and metal casings for hi-tech housings Deburr and finish medical implants Clean machine marks on soft and hard metals for precision parts or hard-to-reach areas Satin finish for watch cases and other small metal products Polish many different metals including knife blades, silverware, and jewelry 1" discs in 4 grades: 36, 50, 80, and 120; 1/8" center hole. Mandrel required. 9/16", 3/4"*, 2", and 3" come in a wide range of grades. Mandrel required. *3/4" not available in 120 grade. Brush on bench motor cleans coarse threads without damage; quickly removes heavy rust and grime from metal Clean welds effectively Remove corrosion and paint from aircraft parts Scuff metal before painting 6" brushes in 3 grades: 36, 50, and 80 with 3M Cubitron abrasive grain; adapter for most bench motors included; replacement pack of discs available without adapters. 3" discs in 3 grades: 50, 80, and 120 with Cubitron mineral. Two mounting styles: 3M Roloc attachment system and 3/8" center hole. Mandrels required. Sealant removal from access/inspection panel faying surfaces Silicone and RTV removal from engine components Polysulfide removal from aircraft cargo doors Sealant cleaning from fasteners prior to removal Smoothing sealant beads between adjacent skin panels (aerodynamic smoothing sealant) Sealant removal from window sealing surfaces on fuselage (WARNING- do not use directly on window surfaces as windows may be damaged) Diameters: 2" and 3" Grades: Not applicable, no mineral used Can be used with a variety of 3M Mandrels to adjust width Highly recommended to run at 12,000 RPM Clean hard alloy aluminum inside tanker trucks Remove panel laminate from aircraft galley walls Remove oxidation and rust from tugboat steel surfaces Deburr plastic and aluminum automobile parts 4.5" disc in 3 grades: 50, 80, and 120 with Cubitron mineral; includes backup pad with 5/8-11 interface 7" disc in 50 grade with Cubitron mineral; use with different hardness backup pads for added flexibility on very large areas Gasket removal in turbine repair Remove paint, rust, and dirt from machinery Deburr and finish medical implants Aircraft paint and rust removal Clean and remove light defects from aluminum molds Diameters: 1", 2", and 3" Grades: 50, 80, and 120 with Cubitron mineral 4 Introductory Packs available Roloc disc pad holder required 9 4