3M 7000045968 Scotch-brite Cut and Polish Wheel 8 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7000045968 is a Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Wheel designed for aggressive blending and finishing on metal and fabricated surfaces. Built with Aluminum Oxide mineral in a non-woven web construction, this wheel delivers an aggressive cut while resisting premature loading, which helps extend service life. At 8 inches in diameter, it is suited for bench-mounted or pedestal grinder applications where defect removal or heavy scratch blending is required. Finishing technicians and fabricators use it to produce a tight, consistent scratch pattern across flat and contoured workpieces.

This wheel is a practical replacement for rubber-bonded finishing wheels and is particularly effective in heavy-duty blending scenarios where softer non-woven wheels fall short. The fine grit rating combined with Aluminum Oxide mineral makes it appropriate for steel, stainless steel, and other ferrous metals in industrial finishing environments. It is sold individually and fits applications requiring repeatable surface conditioning results without excessive material removal.

Key Features

• Aluminum Oxide mineral construction delivers aggressive cut for heavy-duty blending and finishing
• Non-woven web construction resists premature loading for extended service life
• Harder than standard finishing wheels, suited for defect removal and heavy scratch blending
• Produces a tight, consistent scratch pattern for uniform surface finish
• Direct replacement option for rubber-bonded finishing wheels

Compatibility

Designed for use as an OEM-style replacement finishing wheel on bench grinders and pedestal grinders accepting 8-inch diameter non-woven abrasive wheels.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator familiar with abrasive wheel safety. Power down and lock out the grinder before mounting or removing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and ensure the arbor size and speed rating of the machine match the wheel specifications. Follow ANSI B7.1 guidelines for safe use, handling, and protection of abrasive wheels.