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Pferd Inc.
30 Jytek Drive
Leominster, MA 01453
Phone: 987-840-6420
Fax: 987-840-6421
Sales Contact
Gene Huegin
President
Email: sales@pferdusa.com
Sales: 978-840-6420
Toll-free: 800-342-9015
Recent Content on The Fabricator for Pferd Inc.
- From The Fabricator
An overview of aluminum finishing
- By Jim Sucharski and Neil Otis
- Sep 12, 2023
- Finishing
- Article
When finishing aluminum, a metal fabricator needs to keep the material clear of contaminants and minimize heat.
- From The Fabricator
Clever TIG welding tip from Rush Kane
- By Josh Welton
- Dec 10, 2022
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Blog Post
Detroit fabricator Josh Welton caught up with fellow welder Rush Kane at FABTECH 2022 in Atlanta to learn about one Kane's favorite TIG welding tips: Prepping a tungsten electrode on the fly.
- From The Fabricator
X-Lock quick-change system offered on PFERD abrasives, brushes
- Jan 6, 2020
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
The Bosch X-Lock quick-change system for angle grinders now is available for a variety of PFERD cutoff wheels, flap discs, grinding wheels, and brushes. Instead of a round center hole, the system features an X-shaped contour that allows the product to be fixed on the angle grinder in a quick and...
- From The Fabricator
VICTOGRAIN abrasive grain triangles from PFERD penetrate workpiece using little energy
- Dec 14, 2019
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
VICTOGRAIN®, offered by PFERD, is an abrasive grain with precision-formed abrasive grain triangles that are identical in shape and size. Their cutting edges are applied to the workpiece at the optimum angle so that each grain needs very little energy to penetrate the workpiece, the company states....
- From The Fabricator
PFERD appoints vice president of sales
- Jul 1, 2019
- Power Tools
- News Release
PFERD Inc., a manufacturer of abrasives, brushes, and power tools, has appointed Rafael Astacio to the position of vice president, sales. He previously served as vice president, sales and marketing for Construction Robotics and held several positions with Hilti, including director of sales...
- From The Fabricator
PFERD’s OMNI cut carbide bur offers high removal rates
- Jun 10, 2019
- Finishing
- Product Release
PFERD Inc. has introduced the OMNI cut, a carbide bur for high productivity on steel, cast steel, stainless steel (INOX), and cast iron, as well as nonferrous metals. According to the manufacturer, the bur offers increased removal rates over standard double-cut burs, including up to 30 percent...
- From The Fabricator
PFERD catalog highlights abrasives, brushes, power tools
- May 3, 2019
- Finishing
- Product Release
PFERD has released its Tool Manual, Vol. 23, a 601-page catalog detailing the company’s products for metal removal and finishing. The manual has eight sections, each detailing a core product competency. Products include hand files; carbide burs and bimetal hole saws; mounted points, cones, plugs,...
- From The Welder
Pferd’s INOX-Total brushes made entirely of stainless for corrosion protection
- Apr 18, 2019
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Pferd has introduced a new series of 100 percent stainless steel power brushes designated INOX-Total. All components are produced from 302 stainless (INOX) for corrosion protection, so they are suitable for use in environments highly sensitive to contamination. The brushes are available for...
- From The Welder
Ceramic oxide POLIVLIES Co-Cool flap discs from Pferd provide cooler grinding
- Mar 14, 2019
- Power Tools
- Product Release
Pferd has introduced the POLIVLIES® ceramic oxide Co-Cool flap disc. The abrasive material provides high grinding performance, with top-sizing for reducedloading and cooler grinding on poor heat-conducting materials. The interleaved flap construction alternates between aggressive coated abrasive...
- From The Welder
Mounted points from Pferd designed to meet grinding application needs
- Dec 13, 2018
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Pferd offers a line of vitrified and resin-bonded mounted points designed to meet a variety of application needs in surface and edge grinding. They can be used on a variety of materials, from stainless steel and cast iron to exotic alloys. The mounted points come in a number of grain types, grit...
- From The Fabricator
Pferd names president – Americas
- Dec 5, 2018
- Finishing
- News Release
Pferd Inc., a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of abrasives, brushes, and power tools, has promoted Mariano Presas to president – Americas effective Aug. 31, 2019. He succeeds Gene Huegin, who will retire at that time. In this newly expanded role, Presas will be responsible for operations of Pferd...
- From The Welder
Pferd’s CC-GRIND-Strong discs help reduce noise, vibration
- Nov 29, 2018
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
The new CC-GRIND®-Strong grinding discs from Pferd combine a ¼-in. resin-bonded abrasive backer with a layered, coated abrasive disc. They offer aggressive removal rates while reducing noise and vibration as much as 50 percent and dust by as much as 70 percent compared to conventional grinding...
- From The Fabricator
Pferd thin cutoff wheels leave clean cuts with minimal burr formation
- Sep 17, 2018
- Power Tools
- Product Release
Thin cutoff wheels from Pferd cut quickly, leaving a clean cut with minimal burr formation. They are suitable for use on thin-gauge sheet metal, thin-walled tubing, and small-diameter cross sections. These cool-cutting wheels are designed to minimize vibration, noise, and dust. Several product...
- From The Fabricator
Pferd POLINOX hand pads handle variety of grinding, cleaning needs
- Jul 13, 2018
- Finishing
- Product Release
Pferd Inc. offers POLINOX® hand pads for manual cleaning of metal and painted surfaces. Suitable for very fine grinding on small to large surfaces and contours, they are flexible to enable adjustment to the contour of the workpiece for access in hard-to-reach areas. The pads can achieve matte and...
- From The Welder
Mounted points from Pferd meet grinding application needs
- Jun 4, 2018
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Pferd offers vitrified and resin-bonded mounted points for surface and edge grinding. They can be used on a variety of materials from stainless steel and cast iron to exotic alloys. The mounted points come in a variety of grain types, grit sizes, bond hardnesses, and shapes. They provide high stock...
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