3M 7000046120 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel 6 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7000046120 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel designed for smoothing, deburring, and surface finishing on metal alloys, plastics, and composites. This wheel features a silicon carbide abrasive at a fine grit rating, housed in a soft, conformable unitized construction that keeps the abrasive in consistent contact with the workpiece. At 6 inches in diameter and weighing 0.19 pounds, it is suited for bench-mounted or angle grinder applications in fabrication and finishing environments. Machinists, metal fabricators, and surface finishing technicians are the primary installers and operators of this product.

This wheel is used in applications that require controlled edge deburring, surface blending, and finish polishing on flat or complex-shaped parts. Its conformable structure makes it well-suited for both manual operations and robotic processing setups. It performs on a wide range of substrates including steel, aluminum, and many engineering plastics and composite materials. The wheel can operate in either clockwise or counterclockwise rotation, adding flexibility to existing equipment configurations.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive at fine grit for controlled finishing and deburring
• Unitized construction allows the wheel edge to be dressed and reshaped during use
• Operates in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions
• Conformable consistency maintains abrasive contact on complex and irregular part geometries
• Resists smearing for cleaner surface results and reduced prep time
• Minimizes heat buildup, making it suitable for heat-sensitive materials

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose unitized finishing wheel compatible with bench grinders and angle grinders accepting 6-inch diameter abrasive wheel accessories.

Installation Notes

Mounting should be performed by a qualified operator following the grinder or spindle manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the spindle RPM rating does not exceed the maximum rated speed for this wheel before operation. Always power down and lock out the equipment before mounting or removing the wheel. Eye protection and appropriate PPE should be worn during operation per ANSI B7.1 standards.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Grit: Fine
• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Weight: 0.19 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.7 x 3.1 inches
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 00048011256795

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000046120