3M 7000000690 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel Fine Grit

Product Description

The 3M 7000000690 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel designed for smoothing, deburring, and finishing operations on metal alloys, plastics, and composites. The wheel uses silicon carbide abrasive at a fine grit level, making it well suited for controlled material removal and surface preparation without aggressive stock removal. Its soft, conformable construction allows the abrasive to maintain contact with irregular and complex part geometries. At 1 inch in diameter, this wheel fits standard arbor setups used in bench grinders, die grinders, and automated finishing equipment across fabrication and manufacturing environments.

This unitized wheel is used in light industrial and fabrication settings where consistent edge deburring and surface finishing are required. It is appropriate for both manual and robotic processing applications due to its conformable nature. Suitable substrates include metal alloys, many plastics, and composite materials. Its fine grit rating makes it a practical choice for finish passes and pre-polish preparation rather than heavy stock removal.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive with fine grit rating for controlled finishing and deburring
• Soft, conformable unitized construction maintains contact with complex part shapes
• Operates in clockwise or counterclockwise rotation for flexible machine mounting
• Wheel edge can be dressed to restore cutting profile during use
• Minimizes heat build-up, reducing impact on heat-sensitive materials
• Resists smearing for cleaner finished surfaces and reduced prep time

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use unitized finishing wheel compatible with standard arbor-mounted bench grinders, die grinders, and automated robotic finishing systems that accept 1 inch diameter wheel tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with abrasive wheel safety standards. Ensure the spindle speed rating of the mounting equipment does not exceed the rated RPM of the wheel before use. Power down and lock out the machine before mounting or changing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and discard any wheel showing cracks, tears, or delamination.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 1 inch
• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Grit Grade: Fine
• Construction Type: Unitized
• Weight: 0.017 pounds
• Package Length: 6.4 inches
• Package Width: 4.7 inches
• Package Height: 4.7 inches
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 00048011137131

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000000690