Angle Grinders & Abrasive Wheels Safety

Do you know why exceeding a grinding wheel's rated RPM can cause catastrophic fragmentation, and why you must never side-grind with a cutoff wheel?

Angle grinders are among the most versatile—and hazardous—tools in any fabrication shop. Using the wrong wheel abrasive, exceeding RPM ratings, or removing the safety guard can result in catastrophic wheel fragmentation and severe injury.

Test your knowledge of Type 27 versus Type 1 abrasive discs and flap discs. See if you can spot critical grinding hazards before striking an arc.