Maximising cost benefits: Efficient grinding solutions from LUKAS-ERZETT for greater productivity and cost savings
The innovative tools from LUKAS-ERZETT enable you to achieve impressive grinding results on steel. With the HybridPerfection Ceramic4x mounted flap disc you can remove up to 8 kilograms of steel with just one disc – a genuine powerhouse. But the real advantage lies not only in the high material removal rate, but above all in the cost-benefit ratio.
Both the abrasive and the worker are critical to achieving successful results when grinding with hand tools. Much more ergonomic and efficient working is possible with the HybridPerfection Ceramic4x flap disc from LUKAS. The tool’s ideal balance angle allows the worker to achieve greater performance and a higher material removal rate with the same amount of force. Less strain is exerted on the joints and muscles resulting in faster recuperation between grinding operations. The HybridPerfection Ceramic4x disc is also up to 50% quieter than conventional grinding discs, which significantly enhances the work experience.
Alongside the ergonomic benefits, the right abrasives also offer financial savings. An impressive example of this is the steel work on the Hochmosel bridge. Europe’s biggest bridge construction project in recent years. Over 1,700 m long, 29 m wide and a breathtaking 158 m high, more than 32,000 tons of steel were used to build it.
More than 78,000 conventional grinding discs would be required for the necessary grinding work. Even using a model with a 4kg chip removal rate per disc, almost 20,000 discs would still be required. However, with the HybridPerfection Ceramic4x disc from LUKAS, up to 68,700 discs could be saved as it allows 8 kg of material to be removed with just one disc. This means that only 9,825 HybridPerfection Ceramic4x discs would have been required for the entire construction project, resulting in significant cost savings.
Another impressive example of the cost-benefit advantage of LUKAS-ERZETT grinding solutions can be found in shipbuilding. In shipyards, large amounts of metal are ground every day to achieve smooth surfaces and precise fits. Conventional grinding discs have to be frequently replaced and result in longer working times. However, enormous time and cost savings can be realised with the HybridPerfection Ceramic4x disc from LUKAS. Imagine if a shipbuilding company could save thousands of grinding discs on machining work for a single ship and at the same time increase productivity. This is the efficiency gain offered by the right grinding tools.
In addition, such grinding solutions offer huge time advantages, especially on mammoth projects like the Hochmosel bridge. Fewer disc changes save workers valuable time and allow tools to run longer and more consistently, which in the long term means lower repair costs.
LUKAS acknowledges that the interplay between good grinding economics and the choice of the right tool is hugely important – for both the work itself and the worker.
However, choosing the right abrasive impacts not only the ergonomics and time savings, but also the work quality and ultimately the costs. Low-grade abrasives can result in out-of-true running, faster wear, lower material removal rates, noisier work and stronger vibrations. This increases the frequency of the tool changes as well as the workload, which results in additional costs.
Cost and time savings also play a decisive role in the construction of truck trailers and tankers, for example. High-quality grinding tools are essential for achieving an effective grinding process in the production of vehicle parts, bodies or wheel rims. With inferior abrasives, the work process would be slowed down as several passes would be necessary to achieve the desired result. However, the HybridPerfection Ceramic4x disc from LUKAS enables faster and more efficient machining, saving working time and costs. Especially for extensive steel grinding work, you benefit from these cost advantages and can offer your customers high-quality work in less time.
It is obvious that the choice of the right grinding tools has a significant impact on the cost-benefit balance. LUKAS-ERZETT has established itself as a trusted partner who offers innovative and efficient grinding solutions. By optimising the working comfort, reducing machine downtimes and increasing productivity, LUKAS-ERZETT tools help maximise the cost-benefit advantage in different industries. Trust in quality and experience to make your grinding work more efficient, more economical and more successful.
As one of the technological leaders in the manufacture of milling, grinding, polishing and cutting system solutions, LUKAS-ERZETT GmbH & Co. KG, which is based in the greater Cologne area in the Oberbergisch district, specialises in manufacturing, retailing and offering consulting services for grinding, milling, polishing, cutting and power tools, and offers an extensive range of accessories.