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Angle Grinder Plate

An angle grinder plate, commonly referred to as a grinding disc, cutting wheel, or abrasive disc, is an essential consumable accessory for angle grinders. It is a circular tool used for a variety of material removal and cutting tasks.

Material

Angle grinder plates are constructed from a range of abrasive materials bonded together, typically with resin. Common materials include:

• Aluminum Oxide: Most common, versatile for general purpose grinding, deburring, and removing rust. Relatively inexpensive.
• Silicon Carbide: Harder and more abrasive than aluminum oxide. Ideal for softer materials like aluminum, brass, plastic, and stone. Also effective on non-ferrous metals.
• Zirconia Alumina: Offers a higher cut rate and longer life than aluminum oxide, suitable for heavier duty applications like metal fabrication and aggressive material removal.
• Ceramic: Provides the highest cut rate and longest life, used for demanding applications such as stainless steel and hardened alloys.
• Diamond: Used for cutting extremely hard materials like tile, concrete, and glass. Often available as segmented or continuous rim discs.

Purpose & Function

The primary function of an angle grinder plate is to remove material from a workpiece through abrasive action. This can be achieved through:

• Grinding: Smoothing surfaces, removing weld imperfections, shaping metal.
• Cutting: Slicing through metal, concrete, tile, and other materials.
• Deburring: Removing sharp edges from cut or formed materials.
• Sanding: Preparing surfaces for painting or finishing.

Usage Scenarios

Angle grinder plates are widely used in:

• Construction: Cutting and grinding concrete, tile, rebar.
• Metal Fabrication: Cutting, grinding, and polishing metal components.
• Automotive Repair: Removing rust, cutting exhaust systems, preparing surfaces for welding.
• Plumbing: Cutting pipes and fittings.
• DIY Projects: Home renovation, repair, and crafting.

Common Types

• Type 1 (Cutting Discs): Thin discs designed for straight cuts. Have a relatively thin profile for faster cutting speeds.
• Type 27 (Grinding Discs): Depressed center discs, commonly used for grinding and smoothing. Feature a raised center to accommodate a guard.
• Type 28 (Thin Cut-Off Wheels): Very thin discs for precise cutting.
• Flap Discs: Abrasive flaps bonded to a backing plate, used for grinding, blending, and finishing. Offer a smoother finish than solid grinding discs.
• Diamond Blades: Segmented or continuous rim blades for cutting hard materials. Often used with water cooling.
• Wire Wheels: Used for removing paint, rust, and scale.

Safety Considerations

Angle grinder plates are abrasive tools and require strict adherence to safety guidelines. This includes:

• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye protection, gloves, and a dust mask.
• Ensure the plate is rated for the angle grinder's RPM.
• Mount the plate correctly and securely.
• Use the correct guard.
• Never exceed the maximum RPM.
• Inspect the plate for damage before use.

The declared goods, “angle grinder plate”, fall under several potential classifications based on material and application. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:

• 8205517500: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Household tools, and parts thereof: Other. This code covers household tools, which could include parts for angle grinders used in domestic settings.

  • 82: Blades & tools, including saws, axes, hatchets, chisels, hammers, files, rasps, drills and similar tools.
  • 05: Hand tools (excluding those of heading 82.01, 82.02, 82.03, 82.04, 82.06 and 82.07).
  • 51: Other handtools.
  • 75: Household tools.
  • 00: Other.

• 8205595560: Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Other: Of iron or steel Other (including parts). This code is applicable to handtools made of iron or steel, which angle grinder plates commonly are.

  • 82: Blades & tools, including saws, axes, hatchets, chisels, hammers, files, rasps, drills and similar tools.
  • 05: Hand tools (excluding those of heading 82.01, 82.02, 82.03, 82.04, 82.06 and 82.07).
  • 59: Other handtools.
  • 55: Other handtools (including glass cutters).
  • 60: Of iron or steel.

• 7326110000: Other articles of iron or steel: Forged or stamped, but not further worked: Grinding balls and similar articles for mills. While primarily for mills, this code could apply if the angle grinder plate is forged or stamped and not significantly further processed.

  • 73: Articles of iron or steel.
  • 26: Other articles of iron or steel.
  • 11: Forged or stamped, but not further worked.
  • 00: Grinding balls and similar articles for mills.

• 7326908688: Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other: Other Other. This is a broad category for iron or steel articles not specifically classified elsewhere, and could be used if the plate doesn't fit into more specific headings.

  • 73: Articles of iron or steel.
  • 26: Other articles of iron or steel.
  • 90: Other.
  • 86: Other.
  • 88: Other.

Important Note: The total tax rate for codes 8205517500 and 8205595560 is 55.0%. The total tax rate for codes 7326110000 and 7326908688 is 80.0% and 82.9% respectively.

Regarding HS code 7326110000 and 7326908688, please note the addtional 25%加征关税 for steel and aluminum products.