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"Just like him metal it rusts from lack of use, inactivity also destroys the intellect. "

Leonardo Da Vinci

On the web there are various solutions to remove rust from metal, most with homemade products, which require a lot of time and do not leave very optimal results.

In this guide you will learn what metal oxides are, how you can avoid and protect metals to avoid their oxidation, the disadvantages and myths of home remedies and you will know professional solutions with which you will be able to remove rust from the metal easily and with a perfect finish.

What are metal oxides and why does metal rust?

The metal oxides They are produced by the reaction of metal with oxygen.

This process occurs because the metal atoms pass electrons to the oxygen atoms. Because moisture acts as a catalyst in the oxidation of metal, accelerating and enhancing the process.

How to avoid and protect so that the metal does not rust?

With the following guidelines you will protect and prevent your metals from rusting: 

• Keep metals clean and dry
• Avoid storing it in humid places
• Avoid scratches and dents
• Protect the metal with bases and paints that are anticorrosive
• Carry out regular maintenance

Disadvantages of home remedies to remove rust from metal

There are many pages, videos, myths ... etc where they tell you how to remove rust from metal with home remedies.

The main disadvantages of these methods are:

• They take a long time to achieve a proper finish
• Repeating the process over and over again to completely remove the rust
• You can strip off and damage the metal you are treating.

Solutions to remove rust from metal

On Abrastar we are manufacturers of abrasives, with more than 35 years of experience in the sector.

We have a wide range of professional metal products, we present you some solutions to be able to remove rust from your metals easily and achieving a professional finish.

Flap discs

Flap discs surface conditioning

Surface conditioning flap discs are ideal for cleaning rust, corrosion, paint, scratches, burrs, etc.

The particular structure of this product offers a consistent finish. 

They are normally used with angle grinders.

Polyfiber discs

Polyfiber discs are a combined product of abrasive cloth discs with synthetic fibers and abrasive particles.

In our catalog you can find the following:

Polyfiber abrasive cloth discs

Indicated for the removal of rust, corrosion, dirt, paint removal and cleaning before and after welding.

Its open structure that allows the circulation of cooling air allows to avoid overheating of the piece, it also adapts easily to any type of metal and its common use is in electric or pneumatic tools.

Discs with polyfiber shaft

The main applications of this product are for rust removal, cleaning of worn surfaces, welding, and paint removal.

They have great flexibility and elasticity in operation, thanks to these properties you can obtain exceptional cleaning performance without damaging or modifying the material being treated.

Discs, Clean & Strip

These discs are ideal for cleaning paint, rust and welding.

Flap wheels

Flap wheels are made up of abrasive flaps on a central axis, ideal for sanding, deburring, finishing and polishing.

To combat the rust of your metals we recommend the following types of flap wheels.

Polyfibre flap wheels

Folding wheels with hole, with polyfiber abrasive fins, indicated for the processes of removing rust, corrosion, welding, removing paint and preparing before and after welding.

Flap wheels with axle

The spindle flap wheels are used in portable electric machines, it features a pneumatic and flexible shaft for grinding, cleaning and finishing.

The fins can be made up of three types:

• wheelsCorundum canvas
• Non-woven fabric wheels
• Wheels in mixed canvas and non-woven fabric.

Flap wheels with hole

They are wheels with a good balance of flexibility, they have a central hole.

They adapt to finishes on large surfaces, ideal for removing rust and welds.

Abrastar abrasives manufacturer 

On Abrastar we are manufacturers and transformers of abrasives, with more than 35 years in the sector.

We specialize in quality complete solutions for surface treatment.

Abrastar is committed to continuous innovation and creation of high quality products, thinking about the excellence of your projects.

Discover our great Catalogue of products for any type of surfaces.

HELIX Abrastar » Shape the perfection» 

At Abrastar abrasives we have perfected a novel multi-perforation technology achieving a “maximum suction HELIX ”in the sanding processes, thus allowing clean jobs free of particles and dust. Excellent finishes and greater durability of the abrasive.

Manufactured and tested in Spain, ABRASTAR HELIX Green, Violet and Gold They have been developed and evaluated in a universal format, fully valid for all models of sanding machines and vacuum plates on the market.

From our range of HELIX multi-suction products we have formats in abrasive discs and sheets in different sizes and HELIX accessories that improve sanding on all types of surfaces, you just have to look for the system that best suits your needs.

Helix Green

Helix Green, abrasive on polyester backing, is our most versatile and versatile HELIX star product, adapting to any type of surface. With exceptional performance in roughing jobs and unbeatable results in finishing jobs and final processes.

This product is especially suitable for sanding in the automotive, aeronautical, nautical, wood, metal and composite sectors.

Helix Green Advantages:

• High performance, excellent durability.
• Perfect surfaces after sanding.
• Sanding without peeling problems.
• High resistance velcro base for demanding jobs.
• Flexible and adaptable to any type of surface.
• Wide range in different formats and sizes.
• ABRASTAR Helix multi-perforated system.

Helix Green abrasive product range:

* HELIX Green multi suction abrasive discs

The wide range of discs in the range Helix Green covers most formats of abrasive discs on the market, with a careful design and development of laser multi-perforation, it provides maximum universal suction. 

* HELIX Green multi suction abrasive sheets

The Helix Green sheets They have been designed for universal use in the most standardized measures on the market with a careful design and development of laser multi-perforation, thus providing maximum aspiration in all its formats.

* HELIX Green multi suction abrasive clamps

The Helix Green garlopas They are presented with a new division system with easy pre-cutting that allows us to solve various formats from one measure in a useful and fast way. Maintaining the careful design and development of laser multi-perforation for maximum universal aspiration, Helix garlopas achieve the versatility of a product in three in a very comfortable way.

70X420 mm. with precut for formats 70 × 200 mm. and 70 × 100 mm.

Also with a novel division system with easy pre-cutting, the format Delta Helix Green Abrastar is presented with the versatility of three products in one, maintaining in each format the tested design and development of maximum universal aspiration.

Helix Violet

Abrasive discs Helix Violet They are presented as the toughest in the range. 100% ceramic abrasive with special properties to withstand mechanical work at high temperatures. Especially suitable for surface deburring and sanding preparation treatments on alloy steels, stainless steels, cast iron and light alloys. It is not indicated for embossing materials.

With universal maximum suction HELIX technology, available in 150 mm format. diameter.

The advantages of Helix Violet:

• High cutting capacity.
• High performance, 50% more than a standard abrasive disc.
• Ideal for hard materials.
• High resistance velcro base for demanding jobs.
• ABRASTAR Helix multi-perforated system.

Helix Gold

Abrasive discs Helix Gold They have been designed to offer a product with an excellent quality / price ratio. Manufactured on a very resistant type C paper backing with open grain in aluminum and zirconium oxide and anti-fouling treatment, it is a high performance abrasive disc with a long life. 

With universal maximum suction HELIX technology, available in 150 mm format. diameter.

This product is especially suitable for sanding in automotive, wood, metal and composite.

The advantages of Helix Gold are:

• Great value for the price.
• Good performance and durability.
• High resistance velcro base for demanding jobs.
• Flexible and adaptable to any type of surface.
• ABRASTAR Helix multi-perforated system.

HELIX MULTI SUCTION ACCESSORIES RANGE

HELIX ONE plates

At ABRASTAR we have designed the ideal plate for the HELIX multi-aspiration product range and a universal format valid for all discs and portable machines on the market with aspiration systems. 

Helix One It comes in three different densities to suit all types of sanding applications.

Helix Freepad Cymbal Guards

The protectors for disc platters HELIX Freepad they adapt perfectly, protect and extend the useful life of the plate. With velcro system and manufactured with high quality materials, HELIX Freepad will allow an excellent fixation of the abrasive disc with easy and quick change.

The HELIX design with multiple perforations in the Freepad protectors allows them to adapt to all disc and platter formats on the market while maintaining maximum suction technology.

Now Helix closer to you!

Abrastar hits the road with an exhibitor truck, where through live demonstrations we will present our range of Helix products throughout Spain.

If you want to sign up for this experience and see first-hand the benefits of our Helix products, click here.

The orbital sander is a power tool portable that works in a direction of rotation random widely used today both in industry as a diy. We can find them electric or pneumatic.

Appeared at the beginning of the TWENTIETH century and quickly became extraordinarily helpful.

These sanders combine portability along with the speed and aggressiveness of a belt sander automatic bands, having, in addition, the ability to produce a fine finish. 

WHAT IS AN ORBITAL SANDER? 

An orbital sander is a tool for sanded or polished portable electric or pneumatic actuated widely used in treatments of surfaces such as wood, metal, composites, plastics, etc...

Have devices to regulate the speed with which it can be sanded, measures that range between 8,000 and 12,000 rpm, being the speed range more typical of 10,000-12,000 rpm.

In the case of the sander pneumatic regulator air inlet, or in the case of the electric sander speed regulator, allows to adapt the tool to the work that we perform optimizing the speed of rotation required. In this ratio to greater speed, better finishes, while conversely at higher speeds reduced largest power of cutting and trimming.

The orbital sanders and the sanders eccentric, also called rotoorbitales are light tools, so that they can be handled with extreme accuracy and can be transported very easily. His usual ergonomic design offers a very comfortable and intuitive, and its use does not require great efforts.

An orbital sander can be used for grinding, sanding, tinting and polishing surfaces, as well as get to open the pores of different materials and to improve the adhesion of the paint.

ORBITAL SANDER OR BROKEN ORBITING WHAT TO CHOOSE?

Orbital sanders

With a single motion, circular.

The orbital sanders are specified for sanding flat surfaces and a bit curved. Actually created for works of finishes.

The orbital sanders provide quickly a fine sanding. 

Sanders rotoorbitales or eccentric

With a circular motion accompanied by an eccentric movement, rotate and orbit at the same time.

The general concept is the result of a movement of rotation of the disk lijador simultaneously with a movement of ellipses of the machine, ensuring that the abrasive does not repeat twice for the same point of the surface. Thanks to this action of sanding surfaces, random, the tool does not leave swirl marks.

Sanders rotoorbitales are better suited for jobs roughing it, thanks to this movement, the work of the abrasive is more direct to the treated surface. Very useful to remove paints and varnishes old for this type of eccentric movement that attacks more directly to surfaces.

With sanders eccentric are getting the best results when you perform work of trimming.

HOW TO USE AN ORBITAL SANDER?

1.- The sander must always be parallel to the surface during use, with a movement that is constant, avoiding at all times to keep it in the same place as it may generate irregular marks.

In the same way we must not tilt the sander to act with the perimeter of the base of the dish.

2.- Turn on the ignition of the sander once it is resting on the surface to be treated, and turn it off or disable it when we have withdrawn from the same.

3.- Use the pressure of sanding adequate, should not be excessive. You must allow that the displacements on the surface are natural and not forced, avoiding overheating the surface and sanding the poor.

4.- Avoid making sudden movements. It is advisable to sand the surface first with displacements of up and down, and then with movements from right to left. To secure that there are no areas without sanding is recommended movements of overlapping passes of about 2-3 cm each.

5.- To review the abrasive frequently to make sure that there are no folds or contaminated areas, breaks, or embozamientos that may cause marks during the sanding.

6.- Clean the dust from the surface before you begin to perform the task.

NOTE: For the accession of the disks to the dish the belt sander is the use of two types:

• Dishes for discs velcro. Using a system of hook velcro.

• Dishes disk adhesives. The discs are adhered to the plate of the belt sander using glues of contact.

CHECK OUT OUR CATALOG OF DISHES 

“THE ORBITAL SANDERS PROFESSIONAL AND DIY USE ABRASIVE DISCS AND DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEMS”

 

THE FUNCTION OF ALL THE SYSTEMS OF ASPIRATION

Primarily as a measure of job security for the operator, to keep the work environment clean, sound and free of dust and particles.

Another reason, and no less important is the subtract unnecessary costs of time cleaning in the area or workplace.

For these reasons, the orbital sanders and rotoorbitales of the market have ducts and extraction hoods for the collection of particles and dust caused.

Mainly we find two vacuum systems:

• The most economical and most easy is a bag of paper or cloth, disposable placed in the back of the sander, and that takes advantage of the own flow of air generated to vacuum the dust and particles that exist.

• And the vacuum system more professional and efficient with the help of a team of aspiration, self-contained. These systems can you find them portable or stationary depending on the use that they are going to give.

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