About Radiac Abrasives
About Radiac Abrasives
Radiac Abrasives traces its history back to 1891, making it one of the longest-standing abrasives manufacturers in North America. The company operated as deSanno-Universal before adopting the Radiac trademark, which was established in 1929, and formally changed its name to Radiac in 1985.
Over the following decades Radiac grew through mergers with other abrasive manufacturers, most notably National, U.S. Diamond Wheel, Pacific Grinding Wheel, and Bates Abrasives, building a full-line catalog of more than 50,000 precision grinding products. Tyrolit, a global abrasives and grinding tool manufacturer, acquired Radiac in 2009, folding it into its international operations while retaining the Radiac name and U.S. manufacturing base.
Radiac operates three U.S. manufacturing locations in Salem, Illinois; Oswego, Illinois; and Marysville, Washington, supplying grinding wheels across aerospace, oil and gas, primary metals, and automotive markets. ChatMRO indexes the Radiac catalog so buyers can search by wheel diameter, bond type, or grit specification to find matching abrasives.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Radiac Abrasives founded?
Radiac Abrasives traces its history to 1891 and has operated under the Radiac trademark since 1929. The company formally adopted the Radiac name in 1985 after previously operating as deSanno-Universal.
What types of products does Radiac Abrasives manufacture?
Radiac manufactures conventional bonded abrasives and superabrasives, offering more than 50,000 precision-built grinding products. Its catalog covers grinding wheels for virtually every manufacturing application.
Is Radiac Abrasives owned by another company?
Yes, Tyrolit, a global manufacturer of abrasives and grinding tools, acquired Radiac Abrasives in 2009. Radiac continues to operate under its own name as a Tyrolit subsidiary.
Where does Radiac Abrasives manufacture its products?
Radiac operates three U.S. manufacturing facilities located in Salem, Illinois; Oswego, Illinois; and Marysville, Washington. These plants support its full line of grinding wheel production.
What industries use Radiac grinding wheels?
Radiac supplies grinding wheels to aerospace, oil and gas, primary metals, and automotive manufacturers, among other industrial markets. Its abrasives are built for performance, repeatability, and precision across these applications.