Category: Abrasive Organization

the safety symbol of the abrasives
Abrasive Organization

The Safety Symbol of the Abrasives Market: oSa – 3 Standards to Understand

Abrasives are commonly used tools in our daily life and industrial production, helping us to accomplish many tasks. However, due to the potential harm they may cause to people and the environment, safety concerns regarding abrasives have also arisen. To ensure the safety of abrasives, the symbol of safety, oSa (the Organization for the Safety of Abrasives) was established. This article will introduce the history, standards, impact, and role of oSa, as well as future prospects and challenges.

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the german abrasive manufacturers association
Abrasive Organization

The Importance of Quality in Abrasive Manufacturing: The German Abrasive Manufacturers Association with Over 100 Years

The German Abrasive Manufacturers Association (Verband Deutscher Schleifmittelwerke, VDS) was founded on January 17, 1917 in Berlin. It currently has 62 member companies and is the largest national association of abrasive manufacturers in Europe. VDS represents the abrasive industry on technical, economic, environmental and legal issues, and as a high-level federal association, it also supports manufacturers in Switzerland and Austria.

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