GRIER ABRASIVE CO. INC.

Mounted Points for the Investment Cast Industry


Your Source for Points ____________________________
At Grier, we like to think of ourselves a Points R Us. It is our specialty and our trademark. For over 35 years, Grier Abrasive has carried the distinctive reputation of being the producer of quality products within the Investment Cast Industry.
Throughout the years, we have met the rigid requirements of aerospace, including those of the Shuttle Program. Our mounted points, a Grier Specialty, are produced in a wide range of abrasive types and bonds:
  • Resinoid
  • Vitrified
  • Grier-Tex (cotton fiber)
  • Grier Brite (unitized nylon abrasive)
  • Grier Rub-Brite (rubber bond)
We have our mounted points certified annually to meet trace element standards. Order for order, the durability and high quality remains the same. Grier has built its reputation for high standards, competitive pricing and on-time delivery. We intend to keep it that way.
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Your source for Solutions____________________________
Grier Abrasive is considered by the industry to be more of a specialty job shop than a catalog house. Our specialty is the Investment Cast Industry. It is our focus. It is our investment. Many of competitors have a “What we make is what you get” approach. But at Grier, It’s “What you need is what we’ll deliver.” We will find the best abrasive and combination to meet your challenges.
Your Source for Solutions with specialty products such as Reach-In Products Despite the diverse list of alloys, changing designs and cost constrictions, Grier remains creative, innovative problem solvers. Our Reach-In product line is a perfect example. It was designed to access those hard-to-reach areas including around corners.
    Other Grier innovations:

  • Longer stronger shanks
  • Products for fine finishes
  • Utilization of ceramic grain

For safe operations, Grier understands that today’s higher speed grinders demand greater care in matching the proper mounted point with the applications. We take care in making sure each part works safely and synergistically. Our SKUs now number well over twenty thousand. In many cases we already have what you need. If not, we will create it.

Your source for Support____________________________
Adaptability and cooperation are Grier’s attributes. That’s how we are able to support your success. We work closely with product managers to develop and deliver the best quality products. We interface with regular and integrated supply distributors, and support many different systems of in-plant distribution and accountability. We provide traceability of specialty lots of manufacture to our customers. And at your request, we’ll work directly with your employees in your facility, observing line workers and discussing their needs, wants and desires. We also solicit feedback from engineers and purchasing agents on what will improve operations and reduce costs. Based on these insights, we go back and develop new parts that meet your company’s needs. We then test these parts in your facility and record the on-line results. Your Source for Support with specialty products
We interface with supply distributors and accounting systems working directly with employees, engineers and line workers To promote safety and efficiency, we offer classes in grinding and usage safety using Grier points. These classes improve quality of finish, streamline costs, increase morale and promote a safer environment.
From the ever innovating endeavors of our R&D department, to the personal touch and quick response of our investment cast technical support, Grier is a leader in the Investment Cast Industry. Our commitment to maintaining the necessary production levels and inventories, including millions of specialty spindles, allow us to meet the fluctuating demands of our industry.

In Chicago, Illinois, 1966, Grier Abrasive Co. Ind. set out to make its indelible mark in the investment cast industry. After 35 years of success, Grier moved to a 60,000 square ft facility in South Holland, Illinois. Equipped with new technology, state-of-the-art kilns and nearly 120 personnel, Grier has established itself as an innovator and industry leader. State-of-the-art kilns in our new 60,000 square ft facility in South Holland Il
Grier Abrasive Co., Inc.

    Your Source for;

  • Custom points and products
  • Solutions and Innovations
  • Support and personal service


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