GlossFire-F Flat-Edge Resin Polishing Wheel, 6-Inch, 30 Grit

The Superabrasive GlossFire-F, formerly known as Toro F, is a flat-edge resin polishing wheel designed for automated straight-edge shaping and wet-polishing machines that use a compatible snail-lock adapter.

This 6-inch, 30-grit wheel is designed for polishing granite and marble. According to the supplied product information, GlossFire-F wheels help improve finishing speed, produce ready-to-install countertops in a single pass and reduce scratches at the ends of the workpiece.

Typical Applications

• Wet polishing flat countertop edges
• Automated straight-edge shaping and polishing
• Polishing granite
• Polishing marble
• Multi-head production polishing

Advantages

• Designed for automated straight-edge wet-polishing machines
• Compatible with snail-lock adapter systems
• Suitable for granite and marble
• Designed to improve polishing speed and finish quality
• Helps eliminate workpiece end scratches
• Available in resin and copper bonds within the product line
• Available in 4-, 5- and 6-inch sizes

Specifications

• Brand: Superabrasive
• Product line: GlossFire-F
• Former product name: Toro F
• Product type: Flat-edge resin polishing wheel
• Diameter: 6 inches
• Grit: 30
• Bond type: Resin
• Operating method: Wet
• Attachment type: Snail lock
• Maximum listed feed speed: 65 cm per minute
• Recommended materials: Granite and marble

Compatible Equipment

The supplied product information identifies GlossFire-F wheels for compatible automated straight-edge wet-polishing machines from manufacturers including:

• Marmoelettromeccanica
• USG Machinery
• Park Industries
• Comandulli
• Sasso
• Breton
• CMPI
• Montresor
• Omega
• Other compatible machines using a snail-lock adapter

Product-Line Operating Guidelines

Five-head machines: Start with 100-grit resin, followed by 200, 500, 1000 and 2000-grit resin.

Six-head machines: Start with 100-grit resin, followed by 200, 500, 1000, 2000-grit and Buff resin.

Eight-head machines: Start with 100-grit copper, followed by 100-grit resin, 200-grit copper, then 200, 500, 1000, 2000-grit and Buff resin.

Nine-head machines: Start with 100-grit copper, followed by 50-grit resin, 100-grit resin, 200-grit copper, then 200, 500, 1000, 2000-grit and Buff resin.

Surface Condition Note: For very rough surfaces or deep scratches, the supplied product information recommends beginning with copper-bond wheels.

Pressure Guidelines

• Starting pressure: 29 PSI or 2 bars
• Increase pressure by 3 PSI or 0.2 bar with each subsequent step
• 200 grit: 32 PSI
• 500 grit: 35 PSI
• 1000 grit: 38 PSI
• 2000 grit: 41 PSI
• Buff: 44 PSI

Pressure Note: The supplied information also lists an operating pressure of 4 to 5 bars, which conflicts with the step-by-step pressure guidance beginning at 2 bars. Confirm the correct pressure settings for the specific machine and polishing sequence before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this wheel designed to polish?

It is designed for polishing granite and marble.

What size and grit is this wheel?

This wheel measures 6 inches in diameter and has a 30-grit resin bond.

What type of machine uses this wheel?

It is designed for compatible automated straight-edge wet-polishing machines that use a snail-lock adapter.

What is the maximum listed feed speed?

The maximum listed feed speed is 65 cm per minute.

Are other sizes and bond types available?

Yes. The supplied product information states that GlossFire-F wheels are available in 4-, 5- and 6-inch sizes with resin or copper bonds.

Is the polishing machine included?

No. This product includes the polishing wheel only.

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