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What an abrasive wheel mounting record is
An abrasive wheel mounting record documents that a grinding or cutting wheel has been inspected and mounted correctly — the right wheel for the machine and speed, properly fitted with correct flanges and guarding — by a person trained to do so.
This page is an educational overview with a simplified example. It is not an official template and does not train or authorise anyone — mounting abrasive wheels is a task for a trained, authorised person under the employer’s arrangements.
Purpose
- Record that an abrasive wheel was mounted by a trained, authorised person.
- Confirm the wheel is correct for the machine, speed and task.
- Capture the inspection of the wheel before mounting.
- Support safe use by linking the wheel to a competent person.
Who completes it
- A person trained and authorised by the employer to mount abrasive wheels.
- Someone who can inspect the wheel and select the correct flanges and guard.
- The employer decides who is competent and keeps the authorisation list.
- Operators who are not authorised to mount must not change wheels.
When it is used
- Each time a wheel is changed or a new wheel is mounted.
- After a wheel is replaced following wear, damage or a different task.
- When commissioning a machine after maintenance, where a wheel is fitted.
- Whenever the employer’s procedure requires a record of the change.
Typical fields
- Machine identity and the person mounting the wheel.
- Wheel details: type, size, maximum speed and the machine speed.
- Inspection of the wheel before mounting (e.g. for damage).
- Confirmation of correct flanges, blotters, guard and rest setting.
- Date, and authorised-person sign-off.
- Example fields only — adapt to the machine, wheel and your procedure.
Common mistakes
- Fitting a wheel rated below the machine’s speed.
- Allowing an untrained person to change a wheel.
- Skipping the inspection of the wheel before mounting.
- Incorrect flanges, guarding or work-rest gap.
Document workflow
The mounting record links the wheel change to the operator training and authorisation list, the machine’s pre-use check and the maintenance record. A wheel change after a breakdown should be recorded before the machine returns to use.
See the related documents below for what is commonly used with and completed after an abrasive wheel mounting record.
Retention (high level)
Mounting records are typically kept for a period set by the employer and any applicable rules, alongside the machine’s maintenance history. This page does not state a required period — confirm with the applicable law and the official authority.
Completing and sharing as a PDF
Mounting records are commonly stored as PDFs with the machine’s records. Exporting to PDF supports the record; it does not make the mounting official or guarantee compliance.
Employer checklist
- Train and authorise the people who mount abrasive wheels.
- Keep the authorisation list current and known on the floor.
- Make sure only correct wheels, flanges and guards are used.
- Keep mounting, training and maintenance records together.
Operator notes
- Do not change a wheel unless you are trained and authorised.
- Use only a wheel rated for the machine and the task.
- Report damaged wheels and worn guards before use.
Country considerations
Requirements for mounting abrasive wheels, training and the official authority vary by country. This page is general and high-level — not a statement of any country’s law and not a guarantee of validity.
Confirm current requirements with the official authority for your country and a qualified professional.
Who is responsible
The employer is responsible for ensuring abrasive wheels are mounted by trained, authorised people on suitable machines, and for compliance. This page is an educational overview with a template example; it does not train or authorise anyone and does not transfer responsibility.
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