Your Safety
Please follow these recommendations for the
safe and enjoyable use of our products
WORK SAFELY!
Always use Personal
Protective Equipment
when using rotary tools
  • Follow the directions for the safe and proper use of your
    rotary handpiece or grinder from the manufacturer.

  • Do not exceed the recommended rotary speeds.
  • Eye Protection
  • Hearing Protection  
  • Respiratory Protection
RECOMMENDED BUR SPEEDS (Do not exceed)
BUR DIAMETER
SPEED (RPM)
1/8" (3mm) Solid Carbide
 45,000 - 50,000
1/4" (6mm) Solid Carbide
30,000 - 35,000
1/4" (6mm) Carbide Head brazed to a 1/8" (3mm) steel shank
25,000 - 30,000
5/16" (8mm) Carbide Head brazed to a 1/4" (6mm) steel shank
25,000 - 30,000
3/8" (10mm) Carbide Head brazed to a 1/4" (6mm) steel shank
25,000 - 30,000
1/2" (12mm) Carbide Head brazed to a 1/4" (6mm) steel shank
20,000 - 25,000
5/8" (16mm) Carbide Head brazed to a 1/4" (6mm) steel shank
15,000 - 20,000
3/4" (18mm) Carbide Head brazed to a 1/4" (6mm) steel shank
12,000 - 18,000
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