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Abrasives for
perfect surfaces
VSM – More than
just three letters
VSM stands for competence, quality and
customer orientation
Very few others understand grinding processes needed irrespective of whether your company is
like we do. Not only do we grind every surface to large or small. Thanks to our close collaboration
precision, we also analyse the specific grinding with machine manufacturers, cutting fluid experts
applications of our customers so that we can always and research institutes, we ensure that our custom-
find the best, long-term solution. Process-related ers can benefit from technological trends as soon
expertise is one of the distinguishing features of VSM. as possible.

We know abrasives We make our expertise available for you

Because we understand them. VSM develops and The VSM Technical Center (TC) in Hanover provides
produces all the main preliminary products such as an opportunity for product training, seminars and
backing fabrics, resinoid bonds and abrasive grains extensive application tests. Customer applications
at its Hanover site. By doing so, we fulfil our high, can be adjusted and results reviewed. This service
self-imposed requirements in industry, the com- from VSM reduces downtimes and productivity
mercial and trade sector. The continuous develop- losses for our customers.
ment of further grain compositions, their refine-
ment and processing ensures that VSM remains one Certified and recognized worldwide
of the most experienced manufacturers of ceramic VSM has been certified to ISO standard 9001:2008
grain worldwide. as its basis for quality assurance for many years.
In addition, it is a member of FEPA, oSa and the
Application-based expertise German Abrasives Association (VDS).
We see the entire grinding processes of our cus-
tomers as a challenge. A global network of VSM
specialists provides expert advice wherever it is

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More
than 150 years
Company founded in 1864 in Hanover-Hainholz

More than 150 years’ experience in the production

More
than 800 employees

More than 800 employees are working on behalf of

of coated abrasives. our customers worldwide each day.

Subsidiary

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Export partner

Operating
in more
VSM worldwide
than countries
VSM is operating in more than 70 countries with international subsidiaries and numerous partners.

Certified and
recognized worldwide
Extremely high level of safety

All VSM abrasives have been certified by internationally recognized testing bodies for many years and therefore
conform to the highest safety standards.

Made in
Internal research Germany
and development
High vertical integration Headquarters in Hanover

VSM has its own internal grain and cloth production VSM stands for competence,
and develops almost all of its preliminary products quality and customer orient­
itself. This enables us to achieve a consistently high ation.
quality of abrasives.

Our global sales network with numerous subsidiaries and expert sales partners ensures proximity to our
customers. Further addresses and details can be found on our website at [Link]

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Our products
For almost every application
From welding seams to sheet metal working,
vehicle bodywork and cast materials: VSM produces
more than 200 different product ranges that can
be worked into rolls, discs, belts and sheets on a
range of different backing materials and in various
shapes. Furthermore, we supply high-quality
preliminary products to specialist customizers.
This means that virtually any requirement can be
met by VSM abrasives.

You can always rely on the high level of advisory Jumbos

expertise of our applications engineers and VSM
consultants and the extensive product range for
a wide variety of technical challenges.

You can rely on the following:

>> High-performance products made in Germany
Wide belts Rolls
>> On-site application-based advice
>> Reliable delivery performance
>> Analyses of problems and preliminary tests
in the VSM Technical Center
>> Expertise based on co-operating with more
than 60 machine manufacturers worldwide
>> A global distribution network with
subsidiaries and partners in more
than 70 countries
Narrow belts Discs

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VSM – Your specialist for metalworking
Benefit from efficient VSM abrasives VSM offers a complete product range
Whether you want a high stock removal rate or the For all grinding tasks – in particular for metal
perfect surface, VSM can offer the appropriate abra- working – we will provide you with the appropriate
sive for every requirement in metalworking. Be it grinding tools on a cloth, paper or vulcanised fibre
flat surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, off-hand backing. From VSM DIAMOND to VSM CERAMICS,
grinding or hand-held machines, our products will VSM COMPACTGRAIN and VSM NON-WOVEN, in a
always meet the highest standards for service life, wide range of different shapes and dimensions, our
stock removal capacity and surface quality. product range has everything.

A high stock removal rate requires aggressive

grinding with low physical strain for the user.
The aim is a high stock removal rate per time unit.

Consistent and reproducible surface results and

specific surface finishes, surface roughnesses and
gloss levels are crucial for a perfect finish.

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The right grain for every application
Efficient grinding
VSM produces abrasives for a wide range of applica-
tions. From a high stock removal rate to a reproduc-
ible surface, our range of abrasives, with more than
VSM DIAMOND / CBN
25,000 items, will have the appropriate solution for
your grinding process.

Due to their exceptional properties, VSM DIAMOND

and VSM CBN abrasives produce outstanding results
VSM ACTIROX when machining hard and brittle materials and
wear-resistant HVOF coatings (thermal spray coatings).

VSM ACTIROX stands for maximum stock removal

and increased productivity due to its geometrically
shaped ceramic grain. Our specialist products with
VSM CERAMICS Plus VSM CERAMICS
a self-sharpening effect, VSM CERAMICS Plus and
VSM CERAMICS, achieve an extremely high stock
removal rate and an extraordinarily long service life.

The newest long-term abrasive VSM ILUMERON

achieves the highest gloss levels and perfect surface
VSM ILUMERON
finishes. It also allows grinding and polishing to take
place in a single processing step. VSM COMPACT-
GRAIN Plus and VSM COMPACTGRAIN are charac-
terised by their extremely long service life and an even
surface. These product series are made of granulate
VSM COMPACTGRAIN Plus VSM COMPACTGRAIN that contains numerous abrasive grains. This technolo-
gy continuously exposes unused, sharp grain tips.

VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINIA, VSM ALUMINUM

OXIDE and VSM SILICON CARBIDE are general
all-rounders for a large number of applications. They
VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE
can be used for processing metals, wood, plastics,
glass, ceramics and stone. VSM NON-WOVEN prod-
ucts ensure a flawless surface finish, irrespective of
whether they are used for decorative satin finishes,
cleaning or light deburring work.
VSM SILICON CARBIDE VSM NON-WOVEN

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VSM grain technologies in the spotlight
Top grain technologies for high stock removal rates Top grain technologies for perfect surface finishes

VSM ACTIROX VSM ILUMERON

NEW >> Geometrically formed NEW >> Full faced coated long-term
ceramic grain abrasive with special bonding
>> Maximum stock removal and >> For fine and consistent surfaces
a faster cut for superalloys and with high gloss levels
stainless steels >> Developed primarily for process-
>> Cool grinding extends the service ing stainless steels, superalloys
life thanks to VSM TOP SIZE and non-alloyed steels

VSM CERAMICS Plus · (CER Plus) VSM COMPACTGRAIN Plus · (COM Plus)

>> Optimised self-sharpening >> Long-term abrasive that wears

effect when processing high- uniformly down to the backing
alloyed steels ensures very high material and achieves a consistent
stock removal rates surface finish
>> Reduced temperature in the >> Optimised reserve grain capacity
contact area >> Improved bonding properties
>> Significantly extended service life >> Continuous self-sharpening
thanks to the granulate structure

VSM CERAMICS · (CER) VSM COMPACTGRAIN · (COM)

>> Top product with self-sharpening >> Long-term abrasive achieves

effect for processing non-alloyed reproducible surface finishes and
steels and stainless steels consistent roughness
>> High removal rate >> Uniform stock removal
>> Cool grinding allows longer >> Continuous self-sharpening
contact times thanks to the granulate structure

VSM grinding-active additional layers

VSM TOP SIZE is recommended for dry machining

heat-resistant stainless steels and non-ferrous met-
VSM TOP SIZE als. The grinding-active additional layer improves
Less heat generated in the cutting performance whilst reducing the
the grinding zone (“cool
temperature in the contact zone. This significantly
grinding”)
extends the service life of the abrasive.

NEW
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VSM STEARATE Plus and VSM STEARATE sig-
nificantly reduce chip adhesion when processing
non-ferrous metals and thus also reduce clogging
of the abrasive. The service life is assured and ex-
tended so dramatically that excellent stock removal
VSM STEARATE Plus is achieved even after longer periods of use.

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Your application
VSM abrasives are suitable for a wide range of metal applications.

Tank and plant construction Fittings

Sheets Tools Wire

Cast and forged parts Special parts Piston rods and cylinders

Implants and medical instruments Turbine blades Vehicles and bodywork Tubes Rolls

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Product overview
Last revised: 01/2021
Non-ferrous metals

Stock removal Surface

Unalloyed steel
Stainless steel

357 µm

251 µm

126 µm
Wide belt Flat Robotic Slack of Angle Disc Dynafile Hand

91 µm

64 µm

46 µm
30 µm
Backstand grinding grinding Centerless grinding belt ginding sanding sanding sanding Backing Grain type Feature VSM Series

Cloth VSM DIAMOND coated with point-shaped abrasives DA930X

VSM DIAMOND/CBN
         
    Cloth VSM DIAMOND velour-backed, coated with point-shaped abrasives      DA930K
    Cloth VSM DIAMOND fully coated     DA920Y
   Cloth VSM CBN point-shaped coated      BA970X

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NEW    Cloth VSM ACTIROX TOP SIZE,  AK890Y

VSM ACTIROX
NEW   Fibre VSM ACTIROX TOP SIZE  AF890
NEW   Fibre VSM ACTIROX  AF799

NEW        Cloth VSM CERAMICS STEARATE+,   XK733X

VSM STEARATE Plus

NEW   Fibre VSM CERAMICS STEARATE +
   XF733

      Cloth VSM CERAMICS Plus TOP SIZE,   XK885Y

      Cloth VSM CERAMICS Plus TOP SIZE,   XK880Y
NEW     Cloth VSM CERAMICS Plus  XK785Y
   Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE,   XK888Z
   Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE,   XK877Z
     Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE,   XK870Y

VSM CERAMICS / VSM CERAMICS Plus

      Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE,  XK875X
    Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE, velour-backed  XK870K
        Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE,  XK850X
     Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE    XK870T
     Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE,  XK870J
     Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE     XK870F
     Cloth VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE, velour-backed   XL870F
    Cloth VSM CERAMICS    XK760Y
       Cloth VSM CERAMICS   XK760X
    Cloth VSM CERAMICS velour-backed   XK760K
  Fibre VSM CERAMICS Plus TOP SIZE   XF885
  Fibre VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE   XF870
   Fibre VSM CERAMICS TOP SIZE  XF850
   Fibre VSM CERAMICS    XF760
   Paper VSM CERAMICS Plus  XP780

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CER = CERAMICS E extremely flexible          X sturdy          for low to medium contact pressure          TOP SIZE               Grinding-active additional layer reduces the temperature in the grinding zone
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ZA = ZIRCONIA ALUMINA F very flexible Y very sturdy  for medium contact pressure STEARATE   The combination of VSM CERAMICS and STEARATE significantly reduces chip adhesion
AO = ALUMINIUM OXIDE J flexible Z extremely sturdy  for medium to high contact pressure             
  STEARATE     The combination of VSM ALUMINUM OXIDE and STEARATE ensures significantly reduced chip adhesion
SIC = SILICON CARBIDE T semi-sturdy   also suitable for wet applications antistatic              prevents adhesion of grinding dust
velour-backed products with a velour backing

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Product overview
Last revised: 01/2021
Non-ferrous metals

Stock removal Surface

Unalloyed steel
Stainless steel

Wide belt Flat Robotic Slack of Angle Disc Dynafile Hand

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NEW         Cloth VSM ILUMERON          RK700X

VSM ILUMERON
   Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (CER)    XK789X
   Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (CER)    XK786X
      Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN Plus (AO)         KK790Y
NEW     Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN Plus (AO)          KK791Y
    Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)        LK719X
    Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)         KK718X

VSM COMPACTGRAIN Plus / VSM COMPACTGRAIN

    Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO) TOP SIZE,     KK834X
     Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)        KK712X
    Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)       KK712J
  Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)   KK731X
  Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO) velour-backed   KK731K
     Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)         KK772X
  Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO) velour-backed           KK772K
  Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)           KK772J
  Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)        KK712F
  Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)       KK770J
     Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (SIC)       CK748X
     Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (SIC)        CK918X
  Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (SIC)          CK772T
    Cloth VSM COMPACTGRAIN (SIC)     CK742J

   Fibre VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)   KF736

   Paper VSM COMPACTGRAIN (AO)        KP712

VSM CORK
  Cloth VSM CORK (SIC)      CK917C

Legend: Flexibility of the backing material (last letter of the series name): Features:
CER = CERAMICS E extremely flexible          X sturdy          for low to medium contact pressure          TOP SIZE               Grinding-active additional layer reduces the temperature in the grinding zone
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ZA = ZIRCONIA ALUMINA F very flexible Y very sturdy  for medium contact pressure STEARATE   The combination of VSM CERAMICS and STEARATE significantly reduces chip adhesion
AO = ALUMINIUM OXIDE J flexible Z extremely sturdy  for medium to high contact pressure             
  STEARATE     The combination of VSM ALUMINUM OXIDE and STEARATE ensures significantly reduced chip adhesion
SIC = SILICON CARBIDE T semi-sturdy   also suitable for wet applications antistatic              prevents adhesion of grinding dust
velour-backed products with a velour backing

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Product overview
Last revised: 01/2021
Non-ferrous metals

Stock removal Surface

Unalloyed steel
Stainless steel

Wide belt Flat Robotic Slack of Angle Disc Dynafile Hand

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     Cloth VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA TOP SIZE,  KK815Y

VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA

    Cloth VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA   KK716
     Cloth VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA   KK715X
     Cloth VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA TOP SIZE,  ZK744X
      Cloth VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA    ZK713X
       Cloth VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA   ZK713T
 Cloth VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA velour-backed   ZK713K
   Fibre VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA   ZF714
  Fibre VSM ZIRCONIA ALUMINA   ZF713
     Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE  KK812X
   Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE STEARATE  KK732X
     Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE   KK711Y
       Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE    KK711X
  Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE velour-backed   KK711K

VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE

  Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE   KK711T
  Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE  KK511J
  Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE TOP SIZE   KK841F
  Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE STEARATE     KK532F
     Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE  KK511F
  Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE     KK711E
  Cloth VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE  KK114F
   Fibre VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE TOP SIZE   KF808
   Fibre VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE   KF708
  Paper VSM ALUMINIUM OXIDE    KP709
    Cloth VSM SILICON CARBIDE      CK721X

VSM SILICON CARBIDE

  Cloth VSM SILICON CARBIDE   CK721J
  Fibre VSM SILICON CARBIDE      SF08
 Paper VSM SILICON CARBIDE    CP501

NEW    Cloth VSM NON-WOVEN (AO / SIC)     KV710X

   Cloth VSM NON-WOVEN (AO / SIC)     KV707X
   Cloth VSM NON-WOVEN (AO)    KV707T
   Cloth VSM NON-WOVEN (AO) velour-backed,    KV707K

VSM NON-WOVEN
   Cloth VSM NON-WOVEN (AO)    KV701X
   Cloth VSM NON-WOVEN (AO) velour-backed    KV701K
  - VSM NON-WOVEN (AO)    KV701
  - VSM NON-WOVEN (AO)    KV301
  Cloth VSM NON-WOVEN (SIC)   CV701X
  - VSM NON-WOVEN (SIC)    CV701
  - VSM NON-WOVEN (SIC)   CV301
   Fibre VSM NON-WOVEN (AO)   KV707

Legend: Flexibility of the backing material (last letter of the series name): Features:
CER = CERAMICS E extremely flexible          X sturdy          for low to medium contact pressure          TOP SIZE               Grinding-active additional layer reduces the temperature in the grinding zone
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ZA = ZIRCONIA ALUMINA F very flexible Y very sturdy  for medium contact pressure STEARATE   The combination of VSM CERAMICS and STEARATE significantly reduces chip adhesion
AO = ALUMINIUM OXIDE J flexible Z extremely sturdy  for medium to high contact pressure             
  STEARATE     The combination of VSM ALUMINUM OXIDE and STEARATE ensures significantly reduced chip adhesion
SIC = SILICON CARBIDE T semi-sturdy   also suitable for wet applications antistatic              prevents adhesion of grinding dust
velour-backed products with a velour backing

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Europe

Germany (Headquarters) Czech Republic France Great Britain

VSM · Vereinigte Schmirgel- VSM Abrasives s.r.o. VSM Impavide S.A.S. VSM Abrasives Ltd.
und Maschinen-Fabriken AG River Garden, 5th Floor 52 Avenue Marcel Paul Unit 5, Joplin Court Sovereign
Siegmundstraße 17 Rohanské nábřeží 678/23 93297 Tremblay en France Business Park, Crownhill
30165 Hannover 18600 Praha T +33 1 4151 0300 Milton Keynes, MK8 0JP
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Hungary Poland Russia Spain

VSM Abrasives Hungary Ltd. PFERD-VSM Sp. z o.o. VSM AG · Russian VSM · VITEX ABRASIVOS
Leshegy út 31 Ul. Polna 1A Representative Office IBERICA, S.A.U.
2310 Szigetszentmiklós 62-025 Kostrzyn Wielkopolski 141006, Moscow region Ctra. de Molins de Rei,
T + 36 24 519223 T +48 61 8970 480 c. Mytishchi Volkovskoe 79A, Nave 8
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T +7 499 346 35 27 T +34 93 697 3411
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Sweden Switzerland Turkey

PFERD-VSM AB PFERD-VSM (Schweiz) AG STARCKE VSM VITEX Zimpara

Stockholmsvägen 18, 7 tr Zürichstr. 38 B Teknolojisi Sanayi ve Dis
18150 Lidingö 8306 Brüttisellen Ticaret Ltd. Sti.
T +46 8 5647 2300 T +41 44 805 2828 AYOSB Gazi Bulvari 8.
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Tuzla Istanbul

VSM is a registered trademark of VSM · Vereinigte Schmirgel- und Maschinen-Fabriken AG, Hanover.
T +90 216 591 06 17
T +90 216 591 07 01
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Americas Asia

Canada Latin America China Thailand

VSM Abrasives Canada Inc. VSM Latinoamérica S.A.S. VSM Abrasives (China) VSM Abrasives Asia Pacific
Subject to technical changes. VSM · S/MET/[Link]/01.21/en/1

2425 Wyecroft Road Unit #1 Carrera 9 No. 115 – 06 Co. Ltd. Pte. Ltd.
Oakville, Ontario Edificio Tierra Firme Piso 17 Rooms 203/205, Building C, Thailand Representative Office
L6L 6R5 Bogota, Colombia No. 38, Xuxiang Road, Qingpu 444 Olympia Thai Tower, 13th FL
T +1 905 827 0005 T   +57 1 639 8489 District, Shanghai, P.R. China Ratchadaphisek Rd., Samsennok
[Link] M +57 316 8311705 Postal Code: 201702 Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310
[Link]- T +86 21 5976 2011 T +66 2 513 7441
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USA

VSM Abrasives Corp.

1012 East Wabash St. Visit our website at
O‘Fallon, Mo. 63366 [Link]
T +1 636 272 7432
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