Norton Saint-Gobain
Norton delivers innovative solutions across many industries where abrasives are integral to manufacturing and repair processes. Norton abrasives cover many applications, from cutting concrete to grinding metal to sanding composite materials. Norton is a valued member of both FEPA and oSa, who recognise their products' quality and safety.
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Norton is supporting trades with a series of FREE online live webinars covering various topics – from weld removal to composite finishing.
Whether you're a skilled veteran in your field or an apprentice, each webinar presents bite-size knowledge, practical skills and demonstrations. The demonstrations will showcase using an angle grinder and other popular power tools whilst highlighting the best abrasives and products for the application to get optimum results.
Sign up for the live streaming sessions and reserve a space. Participants will be e-mailed a joining link for the live stream before the event.
Top Norton Products
Norton Blaze Rapid Strip
Get more from your angle grinder with Blaze Rapid Strip.
Blaze Rapid Strip easily removes surface rust, paint, corrosion, dirt and other surface contaminants. Clean and condition without damaging the underlying surface, making it an essential product for metal fabricators and welders. This product will not clog and is safe to use on cast iron, steel, aluminium, fibreglass and composites.
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Norton Vortex Rapid Blend
Take your metal working to the next level with Vortex Rapid Blend.
This product turns your angle grinder into a surface conditioning tool. Remove, blend and condition light welds, scratches, surface defects and grinding marks. Vortex Rapid Blend can also remove bluing caused by thermal damage and condition surfaces before painting or coating. Safe to use on titanium, stainless steel, copper, cast iron and aluminium. Buy Now.
Established in 1885, Norton has cared about abrasives for over 130 years. Upon being acquired by Saint-Gobain in 1990, Norton became part of corporation with more than 350 years of material history, allowing for innovations in all abrasive types ranging from abrasive discs, stripping discs, grinding wheels, to pads and sheets. Norton also have some effective product ranges such as Norton Blaze Rapid Strip and Norton Vortex Rapid Blend that push the boundaries of efficiency and performance.
Norton also conforms to European and International standards, EN12413, EN13236 and EN13743 for bonded, diamond and coated products and ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 for their manufacturing sites
Norton FAQs
Who makes Norton abrasives?
Norton abrasive products are made by Norton, a brand of Saint-Gobain. Being a brand of Saint-Gobain Abrasives allows Norton abrasive products to be produced and shipped globally from their worldwide manufacturing sites.
Where are Norton abrasives made?
Being a brand that’s a part of Saint-Gobain, Norton abrasive products are manufactured and distributed worldwide from 63 manufacturing facilities across 27 countries.
How do you use Norton sharpening stones?
Norton sharpening stones are used to sharpen blades, knives, and other cutting tools. There are various methods of using the stones starting from the recommended lubricating material required such as water or oil. After this, the tool needs to be run across the stone with consistent pressure starting from a low grit and working through to higher grit levels.
How do you clean Norton sharpening stones?
If you are using a whetstone with water, rinsing the stone under running water and thoroughly drying it with a clean cloth will ensure it is ready to use next time and can improve the longevity of the stone.