Pedestal grinder maintenance - Transporting and storing of grinding wheels
 
All abrasive wheels are fragile.
  • Handle wheels carefully. Avoid dropping or bumping.
  • Do not roll a wheel on its edge.
  • Transport wheels in containers designed to provide support for the wheels if they are too heavy to carry by hand.
  • Do not pile other items such as tools on top of wheels.
  • Store wheels in racks or bins with dividers for different types of wheels and ensure easy access and less handling.
  • Place straight or tapered wheels on end in a cradle or chocked position to prevent rolling.
  • Never store wheels near excessive heat or cold, in contact with water, oil or moisture, nor in drawers with loose tools.
  • Store wheels in a dry area. When selecting the racks, bins, boxes or drawers for storage consider the size and type of wheels to be stored: for example, lay flat thin bonded wheels, and support larger wheels in racks.
  • Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Sort and store wheels in such away that older wheels can be selected first.
  • Follow the manufacturer's instructions for length of time a wheel should be stored.