Mirka UK is expanding its accessories range with the introduction of the new Mirka® Edge Guide for the DEROS® II 125 mm and 150 mm sanders. This new accessory has been developed to help achieve consistent and repeatable edge sanding results across a wide range of applications, from furniture manufacture and joinery, edge detailing, painting and varnishing preparation, to precision sanding on large panels.
With edge finishing being one of the most demanding surface preparation jobs, there is a need for consistent pressure and for the tool to be at a steady angle for a sustained period to achieve the necessary result. The Mirka® Edge Guide’s design ensures the sander can easily glide from one end of the job to the other. Alongside the ease of use, the guide is easily adjustable and enables the user to move the angle from 45° to 90° easily, and ensures accurate and reproducible results, no matter the surface. In addition, the guide is fully supported, which minimises the risks of tilting or uneven sanding that could lead to costly reworks.
The R&D team also focused on user comfort, reinforced by its ergonomic design that enables the user to employ the accessory for a sustained period. It also has a tool-free mounting system that enables quick attachment and removal. This leads to less downtime, as the tool does not need to be switched out to perform edge sanding.
The guide also protects finished surfaces as it comes with a felt pad that is placed at the guide’s contact point with the surface. This pad helps prevent any accidental marks and scratches that could be caused by the sanding.
Pete Sartain, national sales manager, Industrial, Mirka UK Ltd, says, “We are constantly liaising with customers to gain insights into their processes, and the one issue that kept coming up was edge sanding. Our R&D experts created the Mirka® Edge Guide to deal with the issue head-on. We believe this solution simplifies the process, while delivering repeatable results in an efficient manner that will help it become the go-to accessory for this job across a multitude of applications.”
