Manhattan Abrasives

Custom abrasive wheels for centerless grinding

Manhattan Abrasives manufactures custom grinding wheels, specializing in centerless grinding. It develops, produces, and supplies these tools and provides technical advice, drawing on more than 50 years in the industry. Its main plant is in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, and the company says it exports 80% of production to more than 40 countries.

Products and applications

The company groups its wheels by grinding operation:

• Regulating wheels: auxiliary wheels designed for stability and precision.
• Rough grinding: coarse-grit wheels for maximum material removal.
• Finishing: self-sharpening intermediate wheels for preparation stages.
• Superfinishing: wheels for final finishing and polishing chrome-plated parts.

Applications include shock absorbers, suspension forks, steering racks, bars, bearings, piston pins, and engine valves.

Industries served

The company supplies demanding sectors including electric vehicles and automotive, aerospace, energy, metalworking, tool manufacturing, and medical equipment. It also offers technical consulting to help customers optimize grinding processes.

Production capacity and lead times

Manhattan Abrasives says that control over its production lets it offer standard delivery in one to two weeks. For urgent needs, it offers 48-hour manufacturing plus express shipping.

History and international growth

The company’s roots date to 1963, when Schmeder Mougan became the exclusive European distributor for Ray Manhattan Inc. In 1968, the Vitoria-Gasteiz plant opened and began independent manufacturing. Manhattan GmbH was established in Germany in 1981, Abrasivos Unesa, S.L. was acquired in 1987, and a plant in Almería and a U.S. office opened in 1990. In 2000, the company began working with Italy’s Siapi S.R.L.; Abrasivos Manhattan acquired Siapi in 2020, expanding its international sales network.

Research and certifications

An in-house engineering team works on research and development. The company participates in WHEEL 3D (ZL-2024/00172), co-funded by the Basque Government and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund, to develop 3D printing for elastic superfinishing wheels. Partners include Ekin S. Coop., IMH Campus, and the University of the Basque Country. Manhattan Abrasives also reports ISO 9001 quality, ISO 14001 environmental, and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety certifications.

Contact

Larragana 8, 01013 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain · Phone: +34 945 256 400 · Email: info@manhattanabrasives.com.