Pro Series Grinders
Features
1. Integral Guard
Ingersoll Rand Pro Series Grinders are designed to operate only if the patented integral guard is in place. If the guard is removed, the motor is not properly supported and the tool will not run.
All guards are made from a special patented high-tensile-strength stainless steel for extra protection with less weight.
2. Locking Throttle Level
The integral spring-loaded lock latch resets each time the throttle lever is released. This prevents accidental throttle operation even if the tool is dropped.
3. Motor Controller
The motors incorporate a patented controller which regulates air flow through the end plate into the motor. This device controls the speed and power of the tool.
There is no need for an additional over-speed shutoff device.
Most important, the complete assembly is guaranteed for the life of the tool; the only such guarantee of its kind in the industry.
4. Dead Handle
The separate adjustable dead handle can easily be adjusted to 900 to 1200 for ease of handling and better control of the tool, another feature that helps lower operator fatigue.
5. Increased Operator Comfort
The ergonomic handle design makes it easy for the operator to hold and use the tool, even with gloved hands.
Selection and Safety
Pro Series Production Range
- - Horizontal Grinders
- - Vertical Grinders
- - Angle Grinders
- - Sanders and Polishers
- - Sanding Pads
Types of Wheel Available
- - Type 1 – Straight Wheels
- - Type 27 – Depressed Centre Wheels
- - Type 11 – Cup Wheels
- - Type 16, 17, 17R, 18, 18R, 19, 19R – Threaded Cone Wheels
Types of Sanding Pad Available
- - 127 mm (5”)
- - 152 mm (6”)
- - 180 mm (7”)
- - 230 mm (9”)
Selection Guide
- - What is the horsepower required?
- - Wheel Capacity?
- - Grinding, Cutting, Sanding or Polishing?
- - How much air is available?
WARNING: FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY
1. 1. Do not use the tool if actual free speed exceeds the nameplate rpm.
2. 2. Before mounting a wheel, after all tool repairs and whenever a Grinder is issued for use, check the free speed of the Grinder with a tachometer to make certain its actual speed at 620 kPa (90 psi/6.2 bar) does not exceed the rpm stamped or printed on the nameplate. Grinders in use on the job must be similarly checked at least once each shift.
3. 3. Always use the Ingersoll Rand Wheel Guard supplied with the Grinder. Failure to do so could result in injury.
4. 4. Do not use a Grinder without the recommended wheel guard. Do not use any wheel for which the operating speed listed on the blotter is lower than the actual free speed of the Grinder.
5. 5. Inspect all grinding wheels for chips or cracks prior to mounting. Do not use a wheel that is chipped or cracked or otherwise damaged. Do not use a wheel that has been soaked in water or any other liquid.
6. 6. Make certain the grinding wheel properly fits the arbor. The wheel should not fit too snugly or too loosely. Plain hole wheels should have about 0.17 mm (0.007”) maximum diameter clearance.
Do not use reducing bushings to adapt a wheel to any arbor unless such bushings are supplied by or recommended by the wheel manufacturer.
7. 7. After mounting a new wheel, hold the Grinder under a steel workbench or inside a casting and run it for at least 60 seconds. Make certain no one is within the operating plane of the grinding wheel.
If the wheel is defective, improperly mounted or the wrong size and speed, this is the time when it will usually fail.
8. 8. When starting a cold wheel, apply it to the work slowly until the wheel gradually warms up. Make smooth contact with the work, and avoid any bumping action or excessive pressure.
9. 9. Always replace a damaged, bent or severely worn wheel guard. Do not use a wheel guard that has been subjected to a wheel failure.
10. 10. Make certain the wheel flanges are at least 1/3 the diameter of the grinding wheel, free of nicks and burrs and sharp edges. Always use the wheel flanges supplied by the manufacturer; never use a makeshift flange or a plain washer.
11. 11. Guard opening must face away from operator. Bottom of wheel must not project beyond guard.
12. 12. Always use a wheel blotter between each wheel flange and the wheel. The blotters must be at least as large in diameter as the wheel flanges.
13. 13. Before installing a new Cylinder Case Assembly, always select the correct Nameplate from the Nameplate Kit and secure it to the Cylinder Case with the Nameplate Screws.
14. 14. Incorrect combinations of grinding wheel, wheel guard and tool speed could result in injury.