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Shox Dr
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It was, and I think it was inconclusive. Something to do with some discs been made with or having organic materials, that could/might break down with age.
I've got loads of discs that are of date, and never had a problem using them.
However they have always been stored in a dry and dark container.
I've got loads of discs that are of date, and never had a problem using them.
However they have always been stored in a dry and dark container.
) in case of a disc bursting and carry on; no more dangerous than grinding is anyway.
madkayaker
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If a disk does go bang and debunks from the centre then your ppe is probity not going to do much! There is a date on them issued by what the manufacture thinks is a reasonable time they will be safe for (with a safety margin) I've personally used ones tha have been a couple of years out of date when ive looked in the grinder bag and found how old they are but would never expect any one else with me to do the same. Let's not forget how much damage a grinding disk can do and a new disks is only a couple of quid.
Recently had a clear out (much to bosses horror) at work and found some that the phone number didn't have a 1 after the 0! It's very easy to forget how long you have had them and a couple of years soon turn to 10
Recently had a clear out (much to bosses horror) at work and found some that the phone number didn't have a 1 after the 0! It's very easy to forget how long you have had them and a couple of years soon turn to 10
Disc Life
when our company checked the expiry dates, any out of date they said they HAD to be scrapped, stood against a kerb stone and a mash hammer broke every single one, I couldnt even have them for home. A responsible Company and they wouldnt take the risk.
all new stock was well checked to make sure they were very fresh stock.
Stan
when our company checked the expiry dates, any out of date they said they HAD to be scrapped, stood against a kerb stone and a mash hammer broke every single one, I couldnt even have them for home. A responsible Company and they wouldnt take the risk.
all new stock was well checked to make sure they were very fresh stock.
Stan
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I appreciate the caution, but I've had several discs go off on me(not through abuse I should add) and all I got was soiled underwear and bruises. If the guard is in place and you're not doing something daft like keeping your nose up against the wheel/your eyes in the plane of the wheel proper PPE will do exactly what it's supposed to do.
outofthefire
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I have been using grinders for 30 odd years and i've never even noticed a use by date on a disk.
langy
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the snooper
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ive never noticed a use by date, but ive never looked for one its not something you would expect to have one, never had a problem with a disc failing for no apparent reason either
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ive just useda 9inch grinding disk thats 15 years old and it had gear oil spilt all over it it works perfect apart from the smell of burning oil 
chunkolini
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Do they give you a poorly tummy if you eat them out of date?
the snooper
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No but your teeth end up quite small
