3M 7000045856 Scotch-brite Unitized Wheel 3 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7000045856 is a Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip Unitized Wheel designed for aggressive surface preparation tasks including coating removal, weld cleaning, rust removal, and paint stripping. Built with a hard density 7 construction and low conformability, this wheel delivers strong cutting action at edges and contours where durability is critical. The layered unitized design resists heat buildup and loading on soft coatings, supporting prolonged operation and consistent results. It is sized at 3 inches in diameter and weighs 0.12 pounds. Licensed tradespeople in metal fabrication, maintenance, and industrial service rely on this wheel for demanding surface prep work.

This unitized wheel is suited for use on metal surfaces in both light industrial and heavy maintenance environments. It excels at removing rust, paint, scale, and coatings from steel, ferrous metals, and similar substrates. The low-conformability construction makes it particularly effective on flat faces, edges, and tight spots where wire wheels or cup brushes present safety or damage risks. It operates in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, allowing flexible use across multiple tool setups and workpiece orientations.

Key Features

• Hard density 7 construction with low conformability for strong cutting action on edges and flat faces
• Extra coarse silicon carbide abrasive for aggressive coating and corrosion removal
• Layered unitized design resists heat buildup and loading on soft coatings
• Operates in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions
• Safer and more effective for coating removal compared to wire wheels and cups
• Accesses hard-to-reach areas with consistent cut rate

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style abrasive wheel for use on angle grinders and die grinders accepting 3-inch unitized wheel accessories in metal fabrication, maintenance, and surface preparation applications.

Installation Notes

This wheel is installed and operated by qualified tradespeople or experienced operators familiar with abrasive tool safety. Ensure the grinder or die grinder is fully powered down and unplugged before mounting or removing the wheel. Confirm the tool spindle speed rating meets or exceeds the maximum rated speed of the wheel before operation. Always use appropriate eye, face, and hand protection when operating abrasive wheels per ANSI B11 and applicable shop safety standards.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 3 inches
• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Density Grade: 7 (Hard)
• Conformability: Low
• Wheel Type: Unitized
• Weight: 0.12 pounds
• UOM: Each
• UPC: 00048011010090

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000045856