- OVERVIEW OF RUSSIAN MARKET
Russia is a heavy industrial country, and the output value of heavy industry accounts for 80% of the total industrial output value. In recent years, Russia’s economy has grown steadily, basic investment has increased, and the building materials market has been in strong demand. The demand for abrasive tools has grown at an average rate of 10% every year.
In recent years, we have analyzed the market situation according to the different cutting environment and requirements of cut off wheel products in the Russian market. And realized the Russian market is characterized by large market demand and low prices.
- MAJOR PLAYER IN RUSSIA
- International brand players: BOSCH, 3M…
- Biggest Market Share Player: LUGA Abrasive
- Popular Market Players: CUTOP, КРАТОН, DEXTER, GROSS……
The biggest player in Russia is a local manufacturer named LUGA abrasive, they committed to providing low-priced products to DIY market.
The International brand player committed to providing a product line for the high-end market, like BOSCH, 3M…The brand CUTOP which is a Chinese brand have a certain influence in the high-end market too.
In the meantime, the local popular market players have different development directions, from DIY market to Industrial market.
- TEST MATERIAL
The major test material in Russia is 20mm Rebar.
- TESTING METHODS
The test methods are mainly divided into two kinds:
- One is cutting the wheel all done and records the total number of cutting of the wheel and the time of each cut.
- The other is calculating the weight and size consumed by the cuts after 30 or 50cuts and the time for each cut.
Most of the testing is done manually, also some will be completely aligned with the machine test.
The quality standard is basically judged from the life (number of cuts, consumption rate) and speed (cutting time per cut).
In order to let you guys understand, I will make a specific analysis based on the tests of 20mm Rebar commonly used in Russia.
- TESTING REPORT
Cut off wheel size: 125×1.0×22.23mm.
Test material: 20mm Rebar
Angle Grinder: DEWALT DW824-A9 1000W 10000/min
We will introduce the cut off wheels from 3 different quality, from ECO to TOP.
- ECO quality testing result
| Brand | Picture | Size | Testing Material | Disc Diameter before testing | Disc Diameter after testing | Disc Wastage | Cuts |
| DEXTER |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 125.08 | 82.5 | 42.6 | 11.0 |
| 3Y6P (Blue) |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 126.07 | 85.2 | 40.9 | 11.0 |
| LUGA ABRASIV |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.26 | 85.9 | 38.4 | 11.0 |
| 3Y6P (Red) |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.94 | 87.7 | 37.3 | 12.0 |
| INFORCE |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 125.15 | 84.5 | 40.7 | 12.0 |
| MATRIX |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.66 | 84.5 | 40.2 | 13.0 |
| DEXTER |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 125.04 | 93.1 | 31.9 | 13.0 |
| BINIC ECO |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.67 | 83.84 | 40.8 | 15.0 |
From the above table, you will find out the average life time of ECO quality cut off wheels is around 12.5 Cuts on 20mm Rebar.
There is similar cutting speed among these samples.
DEXTER, MATIX, BINIC ECO does great job in this DIY quality range.
- Medium quality testing result
| Brand | Picture | Size | Testing Material | Disc Diameter before testing | Disc Diameter after testing | Disc Wastage | Cuts |
| KPATOH (Orange) |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 123.66 | 84.5 | 39.2 | 15.0 |
| KPATOH (Blue) |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 123.79 | 86.4 | 37.4 | 21.0 |
| DENZEL |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.75 | 83.3 | 41.5 | 23.0 |
| GROSS |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.80 | 88.3 | 36.5 | 23.0 |
| BINIC STD |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.67 | 83.84 | 40.8 | 23.0 |
| Cutop Plus |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 125.0 | 89.0 | 36.0 | 25.0 |
From the above table, you will find out the average life time of Medium quality cut off wheels is around 21.6 Cuts on 20mm Rebar.
There is similar cutting speed among these samples.
CUTOP, BINIC STD, GROSS, DENZEL does great job in this Medium quality range.
| Brand | Picture | Size | Testing Material | Disc Diameter before testing | Disc Diameter after testing | Disc Wastage | Cuts |
| DENZEL |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.53 | 88.4 | 36.1 | 25.0 |
| Cutop Plus |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.4 | 91.8 | 32.6 | 26.0 |
| Cutop |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.4 | 84.0 | 40.5 | 27.0 |
| Cutop |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.77 | 85.0 | 39.8 | 28.0 |
| 3M |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.56 | 84.5 | 40.1 | 33.0 |
| BINIC PRO |  |
125×1.0x22.23 | 20mm Rebar | 124.67 | 83.84 | 40.8 | 35.0 |
- TOP quality testing result
From the above table, you will find out the average life time of TOP quality cut off wheels is around 27.3 Cuts on 20mm Reba.
There is similar cutting speed among these samples.
3M, BINIC PRO, CUTOP (Blue) does great job in this TOP quality range!
- COMMENTS
From the above informations we know how’s the different Brand 125×1.0×22.23mm cut off wheel’s performance in Russia Market. Hope that would give you some reference on what’s the aim quality you may need.
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Above Opinions are just for your reference, if anyone have any ideas or any different opinion, Welcome to make Comments.