Sand your lathes safely and efficiently using our sanding belt holders for lathes and our polishing attachments. Original Tools made and designed in Canada by PRISMONT.
Do your conventional lathe operators use their hands to sand, debur or polish the rotating parts of the lathe? Manual sanding operations on lathes can be extremely dangerous to both operators and their working environment.
During sanding operations, abrasive particles are propelled at high speed onto the surface of the workpiece. These particles can be inhaled by operators, leading to respiratory issues and long-term lung damage.
The sanding process generates significant forces that can result in projections of abrasive particles or material shattering. These projections can cause serious injuries to operators if they do not wear adequate protective equipment.
Some types of abrasive materials used in manual sanding operations may contain hazardous chemicals. Exposure to these chemicals can lead to skin irritations, burns, or other health issues.
If sanding is not performed with precision, it can damage the surface of the workpiece, resulting in defects or imperfections that can compromise its functionality or durability.
Sanding and polishing generate abrasive waste that must be properly disposed of to prevent environmental pollution. Some abrasive materials can also be toxic to soil and groundwater if not properly managed.
To minimize these hazards, it is important to follow strict safety procedures, provide operators with appropriate personal protective equipment, and use safe abrasive materials and sanding techniques that comply with regulations.
To help employers protect their factory workers, Prismont has developed sanding, polishing and deburring tools specifically designed for use on conventional lathes. Easy to use, the MST-SBH and MST-IPA polishing tools allow turning operations to be performed without the use of hands to ensure greater safety while maximizing productivity.
Furthermore, Prismont's sanding tools for lathes are available for a variety of conventional lathes and different sizes of workpieces, making them versatile and suitable for various production needs.
