3M 7000045848 Scotch-brite Cut and Polish Wheel 12 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7000045848 is a Scotch-Brite CP-WL Cut and Polish Wheel designed for aggressive blending and finishing in metalworking and fabrication applications. Built on a non-woven web construction with Aluminum Oxide mineral, this wheel delivers a hard, consistent cut that removes defects and blends heavy scratches while leaving a tight, uniform scratch pattern. At 12 inches in diameter, it fits larger bench-mounted or pedestal finishing equipment. This wheel is typically installed and operated by metal fabricators, machinists, and industrial maintenance technicians working on surface conditioning tasks.

This wheel is suited for heavy-duty blending and finishing on metal surfaces in both production and maintenance environments. Its harder construction compared to standard finishing wheels makes it a practical replacement for rubber-bonded wheels where more aggressive material removal is required. It is appropriate for applications including weld blending, surface prep, and scratch removal on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The non-woven construction helps resist loading, maintaining cut rate across the service life of the wheel.

Key Features

• Aluminum Oxide mineral construction for aggressive cut on heavy-duty blending and finishing
• Non-woven web design resists premature loading for extended service life
• Harder than standard finishing wheels, enabling effective defect removal and heavy scratch blending
• Produces a tight, consistent scratch pattern for controlled surface finishes
• Suitable replacement for rubber-bonded finishing wheels

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for rubber-bonded finishing wheels used on bench-mounted or pedestal abrasive finishing equipment accepting 12-inch diameter wheels.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with abrasive wheel safety practices. Always power down and lock out the finishing machine before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the machine arbor speed does not exceed the maximum rated RPM for the wheel before operating. Follow ANSI B7.1 safety guidelines for abrasive wheel mounting and use.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 12 inches
• Abrasive Mineral: Aluminum Oxide
• Construction: Non-woven web
• Package Dimensions: 12.4 x 12.4 x 2.6 inches
• Weight: 4.75 pounds
• UOM: Each
• UPC: 00048011032993

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000045848