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News Release from: Marcrist International
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 August 2000
Destruction tests show abrasive disc
winner
Tests show that when compared with other major brands, the Abrasive Revolution disc ranges give the best performance in their price-bands, and the Hallmarc outlasts the competition by up to five times
Marcrist International is releasing the results of a testing programme that has been independently verified by Sheffield Testing Laboratories Ltd The tests show that when compared with other major brands, the Abrasive Revolution disc ranges give the best performance in their price-bands, and the premium range Hallmarc outlasts the competition by up to five times
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 7 Sep 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Over a 22 week period, more than 1000 discs from major manufacturers were tested to destruction for performance (life and cutting speed) and safety.
The results have been verified by Sheffield Testing Laboratories, and have been published in a booklet, which is available free by contacting Marcrist International.
These test results were used to develop three Abrasive Revolution price performance bands of Hallmarc, Powermarc, and Trademarc, which are guaranteed to offer (respectively) the ultimate performance, the best value for money, or the cheapest product that is still safe to use.
The performance data gives a clear statement of what can be expected from each disc.
Users can be confident of exactly what they are paying for, the performance to expect and how it compares with competitors' products.
"We are releasing the test booklets to create transparency within the marketplace," says Tim Hearn, product manager for Powermarc.
"This performance data is independently verified so we have no hesitation in backing this up with the performance guarantees." Abrasive Revolution products are designed to comply with all known worldwide safety standards, including VBG49 the most stringent to date.
VBG49 compliance includes tests for bursting speed, side loading, impact resistance, balance and dimensional compliance.
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