3M 7000045969 Scotch-brite Metal Finishing Wheel 8 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7000045969 is a convolute metal finishing wheel designed for producing uniform brushed, satin, and mill finishes on stainless steel and other metals. Built on an open-web, silicon carbide abrasive construction wound around a fiber core, this wheel delivers controlled cutting action without gouging or undercutting the workpiece. It is used by metal fabricators, finishing technicians, and trade professionals who require consistent, repeatable surface finishes on production or repair work. The wheel measures 8 inches in diameter and ships as a single unit.

This wheel is well suited for blending and matching 3 or 4 mill finishes on stainless steel, and for creating brushed or satin finishes on cutlery, appliance trim, builders hardware, and plumbing fixtures. Its highly conformable construction allows it to follow irregular or contoured surfaces, making it practical for both flat stock and shaped components in light manufacturing, metal fabrication shops, and maintenance environments. The open-web design resists loading and runs cool, reducing the risk of heat damage to the workpiece during extended use.

Key Features

• Convolute construction wound around a fiber core for smooth, consistent wheel performance
• Open-web design resists loading and dissipates heat during operation
• Silicon carbide abrasive delivers controlled cutting action on stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and other metals
• High conformability allows effective finishing on irregular or contoured surfaces
• Uniform wear across the wheel face produces repeatable satin, mill, and brushed finishes
• Designed to blend and match 3 or 4 mill finishes on stainless steel

Compatibility

Designed for use on stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and other metals in metal finishing and surface preparation applications including cutlery, appliance trim, builders hardware, and plumbing fixtures.

Installation Notes

Mount this wheel on a compatible stationary or bench-mounted finishing machine rated for the wheel diameter before use. Verify spindle speed and arbor size compatibility with the wheel specifications before operation. Always power down and de-energize the machine before mounting or removing the wheel. Operators should wear appropriate eye protection and follow applicable shop safety protocols during use.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Wheel Diameter: 8 inches
• Construction: Convolute, open-web with fiber core
• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.7 x 26.3 inches
• Weight: 20 pounds
• UPC: 00048011164755
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000045969