Anyone still selling standard cutting discs?

[Kram]

If stored correctly 3-5 years will not harm them, Im still using a couple of 2019 thin cutting discs.

I wouldnt take chances with 9" grinder discs.

 

[Jack Ryan]

If stored correctly 3-5 years will not harm them, Im still using a couple of 2019 thin cutting discs.

I wouldnt take chances with 9" grinder discs.

Without doing some research, I don't know what "stored correctly" means or the reasoning used to determine what the use-by date is. Perhaps some destructive testing was done to help determine a MTTF.

Without knowing any better, I'll buy just enough for my needs of a reputable brand from a trusted supplier.

Jack

 

[RWD3M]

As a matter of interest, does anyone take any notice of the disc use-by date?

I don't throw them out after the use-by date but I don't buy in bulk so that I end up with lots that are out of date.

I have some that are very old but they are OK because that don't have a use-by date.

Jack

They have a use by date?

I don't think I knew that

 

[stuvy]

They delaminate and basically split apart

Spinning round a few rpm’s they shatter

Iv had a 9” go and it wasn’t a good day at work

 

[Dcal]

They delaminate and basically split apart

Spinning round a few rpm’s they shatter

Iv had a 9” go and it wasn’t a good day at work

I treat all grinding and cutting discs as if they are going to explode at any second no matter what age or type they are.
I've had a few burst but it's always been down to abuse which I'm certain is a much bigger issue than stretching the use by date.
A badly stored newish disc (soaked in oil and left outside in the wet and sun) will be much more likely to burst than an old disc kept in its original packaging in a dry cupboard.
Treat them all with respect because you never know.

 

[hotponyshoes]

3m cubitron,
They also do a cut & grind which is thin and thick enough for both jobs on one disc!
I have some if you want to try one but only in 125mm I think?

 

[stuvy]

I treat all grinding and cutting discs as if they are going to explode at any second no matter what age or type they are.
I've had a few burst but it's always been down to abuse which I'm certain is a much bigger issue than stretching the use by date.
A badly stored newish disc (soaked in oil and left outside in the wet and sun) will be much more likely to burst than an old disc kept in its original packaging in a dry cupboard.
Treat them all with respect because you never know.

There is that issue but it’s a risk you take,
over working a disc is a silly thing to do but most of us have done this

 

[Barking Mat]

I use disks well after their sell by date.

Never had any issues.

 

[Jack Ryan]

They have a use by date?

I don't think I knew that

Sorry about the focus

 

[RWD3M]

Sorry about the focus

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I'll have a look next time I have the angry grinder out