NZPlus®

A sharp zirconia abrasive manufactured by Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics Inc., for use in abrasive products. It is produced by fusing zircon sand and alumina at about 1900oC in an electric arc furnace. It is a hard, very tough material. Standard NZPlus® product is 1544 (strong shape). Other variations available are NZPlus®1548 (ultra-strong shape, treated), 1558 (strong shape, treated).

 

Applications

  • bonded abrasive applications where rapid medium-to-heavy stock removal is required

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