{"product_id":"norton-blaze-r980p-3in-ceramic-quick-change-discs-tr","title":"Norton R980P Blaze 3\" CA Quick Change Locking Discs, R-Type (III), Ceramic","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.smsdistributors.com\/collections\/norton-abrasives-logo\" title=\"Norton Abrasives Product Collection\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/2262\/files\/Norton_Abrasives_Logo_160x160.jpg?v=1580912262\" alt=\"Norton Abrasives Logo\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/2262\/files\/Norton_Blaze_Logo_240x240.jpg?v=1631322612\" alt=\"Norton Blaze Logo\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorton Blaze R980P 3\" Ceramic Quick‑Change Discs – Type III (TR)\u003c\/strong\u003e are premium grinding discs engineered for fast stock removal, weld blending, deburring, and surface preparation on \u003cstrong\u003e300 Series stainless, 400 Series stainless, high‑strength steels, and exotic alloys\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blaze uses Norton’s highest‑performance \u003cstrong\u003e100% Ceramic Alumina grain\u003c\/strong\u003e for unmatched cutting speed and disc life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R980P series incorporates an advanced \u003cstrong\u003eself‑lubricating grain treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e that produces the coolest cut in Norton’s lineup, reducing heat discoloration and improving operator comfort. A heavy‑duty \u003cstrong\u003e3‑ply Y‑weight polyester laminate backing\u003c\/strong\u003e provides extreme durability, edge‑fray resistance, and aggressive grinding performance under high pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese discs mount using a \u003cstrong\u003eType III (TR)\u003c\/strong\u003e roll‑on\/roll‑off quick‑change attachment compatible with Roloc®‑style backup pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged \u003cstrong\u003e25 discs per box\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Ceramic Alumina grain\u003c\/strong\u003e fractures to expose fresh cutting edges for maximum productivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastest stock removal\u003c\/strong\u003e in Norton’s quick‑change disc family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf‑lubricating grain treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers the coolest cut and reduces heat discoloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved resin bond\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances grain retention for longer disc life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3‑ply Y‑weight polyester backing\u003c\/strong\u003e provides extreme durability and edge‑fray resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and other hard‑to‑grind metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType III (TR)\u003c\/strong\u003e quick‑change attachment for fast disc swaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse grits excel at weld blending, heavy deburring, and rapid stock removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeld blending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeburring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 Series stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 Series stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh‑strength steels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic alloys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther tough metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbrasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic Alumina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Y‑weight polyester laminate (3‑ply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type III (TR) quick‑change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36, 50, 60, 80, 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax RPM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20,000–25,000 (tool dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e R980P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub‑Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 discs per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blaze Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dlj90ObJxGw?si=ISfKSSxDCfsOOHt_\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JW_SsyFUIGU?si=0DygUWHmwJoYwr3_\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSMSDistributors Expert Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorton Blaze R980P discs are widely considered one of the fastest‑cutting ceramic quick‑change discs available. 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