Posted By Seamus O Sullivan
Hi everyone.

I am interested in hearing the views of others on a few queries.

A new abrasive wheel purchased, has date of manufacture as 09/2008, and expiry date 09/2011. This is 3 years, Am I incorrect when I understood that abrasive wheels are to be used within 2 years of date of manufacture?


A second question is regarding the replacing of the cut off wheel. The manufacturers of the appliance , state the wheel fastener tightening torque is 20-25 NM. Should a torque wrench be provided to enable the competent operator to accurately gauge this force?

One last query, Are diamond cut off wheels classed as abrasive wheels, and come under the selection and mounting of abrasive wheels? For a while I thought they did not come under this training, but am lately concerned as diamonds are an abrasive.

I look forward to your views.

Regards

Seamus

Posted By Paul D
Alan,
What regs are you referring to when you state 3 years?
I thought the abrasive wheels regs were no more?

Posted By Alan Nicholls
Paul

Ref to PUWER Regs and HSG17.
Organic Bonded Wheels have a shelf life of 3 years from date of manufacture. Manufacturers use by date.

Regards Alan

Posted By schui
Seamus,

I think I read one of your post's before and I believe you are based in Ireland, if so the Regs you need are S.I. No. 30/1982- Safety in Industry (Abrasive Wheels) Regulations 1982.

There is a good FAQ's page on the HSA website

and you can download the regs on the HSA site aswell

John