Comprehensive Guide to Polishing Machine Consumables: Classification, Application Effects, and Industrial Selection
— Anhui Xinyida Polishing Machine Co., Ltd.

I. Classification of Polishing Machine Consumables

In the surface treatment process of industrial stainless steel containers, tanks, heads, and pipelines, polishing machine consumables are critical factors determining surface quality and production efficiency. Common polishing consumables can be categorized as follows:

• Abrasive Belts: Used for large-area wire drawing and weld seam grinding, suitable for longitudinal or circumferential polishing of tanks.

• Grinding Wheels: Efficient for strong removal of weld reinforcement and burrs, ideal for primary coarse grinding.

• Flap Wheels: Combine grinding and polishing, suitable for curved surfaces, edges, and irregular workpieces.

• Non-woven Wheels: Used for fine polishing and wire drawing effects, ensuring uniform surface finish.

• Cloth Wheels: Paired with polishing wax to achieve mirror polishing.

• Polishing Compounds/Pastes: Enhance brightness, commonly used for interior surfaces of pharmaceutical and food equipment.

• Polishing Liquid: Suitable for precision grinding, improving surface cleanliness.

• Dust Control Consumables (e.g., Dust Filters, Protective Gear): Ensure workshop environmental protection and worker health.

II. Application Effects of Consumables

The application effects of different consumables directly determine the quality of the finished product:

• Abrasive Belts: Rapid weld removal, flat surface, and high efficiency.

• Grinding Wheels: Strong grinding performance, suitable for large welds and thick plates.

• Flap Wheels: Flexible processing, applicable to cylinders, cones, and irregular parts.

• Non-woven Wheels: Achieve satin wire drawing effects, ideal for exterior surfaces of food containers.

• Cloth Wheels + Polishing Wax: Mirror polishing with surface smoothness up to Ra 0.2–0.4 μm.

• Polishing Liquid/Paste: Suitable for pharmaceutical-grade equipment, ensuring residue-free and easy-to-clean surfaces.

• Dust Control Consumables: Meet environmental protection and GMP cleanliness requirements.

III. Guidelines for Consumable Selection in Industrial Applications

In industrial production, the selection of consumables should be comprehensively considered based on factors such as material, industry requirements, surface effects, and cost control:

Selection by Industry

• Food and Beverage Equipment: Require food-grade polishing consumables. Recommended: Non-woven wheels + cloth wheels + polishing wax to ensure hygiene and easy cleaning.

• Pharmaceutical Containers and Reactors: Mirror polishing is mandatory. Recommended: Cloth wheels + high-purity polishing liquid/paste to ensure compliance with GMP standards.

• Chemical and Pressure Vessels: Focus on corrosion resistance and sealing. Recommended: Combination of abrasive belts + grinding wheels + flap wheels to balance strength and aesthetics.

• New Energy (LNG/LPG) Storage Tanks: Thick plates with numerous welds. Prioritize grinding wheels and abrasive belts to ensure weld flatness and strength.

Selection by Material

• 304/316 Stainless Steel: Recommended process: Abrasive belts → flap wheels → cloth wheels.

• Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel: Wear-resistant grinding wheels and high-efficiency abrasive belts are more suitable.

• High-Precision Stainless Steel (Mirror Finish Requirements): Use imported cloth wheels + polishing liquid.

Selection by Surface Effect

• Satin Finish (Wire Drawing): Abrasive belts + non-woven wheels.

• Mirror Finish: Cloth wheels + polishing wax/liquid.

• Weld Seam Leveling: Grinding wheels + abrasive belts.

IV. Why Choose Anhui Xinyida’s Polishing Machine Consumables Solutions?

As a National High-Tech Enterprise, Anhui Xinyida Polishing Machinery Co., Ltd. not only develops and produces multiple series of automated polishing machines but also provides customers with one-stop consumable selection and application guidance:

• Professional Matching: Recommend the most suitable consumable combinations based on different equipment and processes.

• Application Validation: Extensive customer cases in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries ensure stable results.

• Cost-Effectiveness: In-house developed equipment and consumable matching reduce overall costs for customers.

• Global Service: Overseas debugging and after-sales support tailored to customer needs.

Choosing Xinyida means not only selecting a polishing machine but also embracing a complete industrial surface treatment solution.