Norton PMUC Nuclear Cutting Wheel

Norton PMUC Nuclear cutting wheels deliver fast, reliable cutting performance while meeting EDF’s strict PMUC standards, making them ideal for safe, compliant work inside nuclear facilities.

WHY USE SPECIFIC WHEELS IN NUCLEAR ENVIRONMENTS?

In nuclear environments, it is essential to ensure the safety and reliability of the facilities. EDF has established strict standards aimed in particular at preventing the risks of corrosion and deterioration of metal parts,
avoiding any toxicological hazards, and ensuring the proper operation of its nuclear power plants. PMUC approval, established by EDF, is a key step for our abrasive products. This approval certifies that Norton Nuclear wheels are non-metallic products and contain materials that can be used for maintenance, inspection and operational activities in nuclear power plants.

WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST DISCS MEET FOR USE IN NUCLEAR ENVIRONMENTS?

PMUC products must contain a limited amount of halogens (fluorine, chlorine and bromine) and sulphur, as these elements can, under certain conditions, cause various forms of corrosion in metal alloys. They could
endanger the nuclear installations at the heart of the plants. In addition, these PMUC products must be free of prohibited materials, including lead, mercury, tin, zinc, cadmium, arsenic, antimony, copper, silver, cobalt and iron.

NORTON NUCLEAR WHEELS ARE PMUC APPROVED
PMUC stands for Products & Materials Used in Nuclear Power Plants Norton Nuclear cutting and grinding wheels have undergone chemical analyses carried out in a laboratory approved by EDF. EDF-UTO then assigned a PMUC approval number.