CGW Abrasive

About CGW Abrasives

CGW Abrasives — also known as Camel Grinding Wheels — has been a trusted name in the abrasives industry since its founding in Israel in 1956. The company established its U.S. operations in 1990 and is now headquartered in Niles, Illinois, serving professionals across metalworking, fabrication, construction, engineering, and demolition trades. With manufacturing facilities spanning two U.S. plants and three plants in Israel — totaling over 400,000 square feet of production space — CGW brings serious manufacturing depth to every product it makes.

A Full-Spectrum Abrasives Manufacturer

CGW's product catalog is broad by design. Grinding wheels and grinding discs form the backbone of the lineup, covering everything from precision vitrified bench wheels to resin-bonded depressed-center discs for angle grinders. Beyond that, the brand produces flap wheels, sanding discs, fiber discs, quick-change discs, cutting wheels, surface conditioning products, wire brushes, carbide burs, and more. Whether you're grinding welds on structural steel, deburring castings, or finishing stainless, CGW has a purpose-built abrasive for the job.

Built to the Highest Safety Standards

One of the hallmarks of the CGW brand is its commitment to safety and consistency. All products are recognized under the highest safety and manufacturing standards in the industry, a distinction that matters when abrasive tools are spinning at thousands of RPM. This dedication to quality control is visible in the uniformity of CGW's bond structures, grit sizing, and wheel geometry — factors that directly affect cut rate, finish quality, and user safety.

Why Metalworkers Choose CGW

CGW abrasives are engineered for full material utilization — meaning the abrasive grains stay exposed and sharp throughout the life of the product, not just at the beginning. This translates to more consistent stock removal and finishing performance over the life of each disc or wheel. Professionals in automotive bodywork, welding shops, pipe fabrication, and manufacturing regularly reach for CGW when they need reliable performance across long production runs.

• Decades of manufacturing heritage dating back to 1956
• Broad product range covering bonded, coated, and superabrasive categories
• Multiple grain types including aluminum oxide, zirconia, ceramic, and silicon carbide
• Type 27 and Type 29 configurations available across disc lines
• Suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous materials

Explore CGW Abrasives Products

Browse the top CGW Abrasives categories below to find the right abrasive for your application — from heavy stock removal to fine surface conditioning.