3M 7000046024 Scotch-brite Unitized Wheel 6 Inch 1/2 Inch Arbor

Product Description

The 3M 7000046024 is a Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Unitized Wheel designed for aggressive deburring, blending, and surface finishing on harder metals. The tightly layered, non-woven construction maintains consistent abrasive action throughout the life of the wheel, resisting loading and wearing at a uniform rate to deliver a bright, repeatable finish. At 6 inches in diameter with a 1/2 inch arbor, this wheel fits standard bench grinders and angle grinders used in fabrication and metalworking shops. It is available in medium to hard densities, making it well suited for demanding metal surface preparation work.

This unitized wheel is used in industrial fabrication, maintenance, and finishing applications involving stainless steel, carbon steel, and high nickel alloys. Its compact diameter makes it practical for portable tool setups and applications where access or workpiece size limits the use of larger abrasive products. Licensed metalworkers, pipefitters, fabricators, and maintenance technicians commonly use this wheel for blending welds, finishing pipe ends, and removing burrs from machined or cut components. The flexible non-woven structure helps prevent undercutting or gouging on finished surfaces.

Key Features

• Aggressive deburring, blending, and finishing performance on stainless steel, carbon steel, and high nickel alloys
• High abrasive mineral concentration cuts fast and produces a bright finish consistently throughout wheel life
• Flexible, non-woven construction provides controlled abrasive action that prevents undercutting or gouging
• Tightly layered unitized construction supports both clockwise and counterclockwise operation
• Scotch-Brite material resists loading and wears uniformly for continuous cutting action
• Small diameter and narrow width suit portable tool applications and tight-access workpieces

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard bench grinders and portable angle grinders accepting a 1/2 inch arbor. Suitable for surface finishing, deburring, and blending on harder metals including stainless steel, carbon steel, and high nickel alloys.

Installation Notes

Installation and wheel changes should be performed by qualified metalworking or maintenance personnel following the tool manufacturer's guarding and speed rating requirements. Always power down and disconnect the grinder before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the tool's rated RPM meets or exceeds the wheel's maximum operating speed before use. Operators should wear appropriate eye and face protection per applicable ANSI and OSHA standards when using abrasive wheels.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Arbor Size: 1/2 inch
• Abrasive Type: Aluminum Oxide (AO)
• Construction: Unitized, non-woven
• Package Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.7 x 3.1 inches
• Weight: 0.48 pounds
• Sold As: Each
• UPC: 00048011037073

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000046024