3M 7000047037 Silicon Carbide Unitized Wheel 6 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7000047037 is a silicon carbide unitized abrasive wheel from the Standard Abrasives 500 Series, designed for light-pressure surface work on flat and contoured parts. The soft, conformable density makes it well-suited for blending, finishing, and polishing where precise results and close tolerances matter. The open, non-woven web construction resists loading, extending service life in production and job-shop environments. Fabricators, metalworkers, and finishing technicians working with ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites rely on this wheel for controlled, repeatable surface prep.

This wheel fits into workflows where fine surface finishing is the goal rather than aggressive material removal. The soft density provides exceptional conformability on irregular or contoured geometry, making it a practical choice for blending welds, removing light oxidation, and pre-polish finishing stages. It runs both clockwise and counterclockwise, adding flexibility when paired with bench grinders, right-angle grinders, or automated finishing machines. The wheel attaches to a unitized wheel mandrel, sold separately.

Key Features

• Soft-density silicon carbide mineral delivers fine, controlled surface finishes
• Conformable non-woven construction suits close-tolerance blending and finishing applications
• Open web resists loading for extended abrasive service life
• Compatible with ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites
• Runs clockwise and counterclockwise for versatile tool pairing
• Center-hole design mounts to a unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately)

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard unitized wheel mandrels and compatible with bench grinders, right-angle grinders, and automated finishing equipment that accept center-hole mounted abrasive wheels.

Installation Notes

Mounting and operation of abrasive wheels should be performed by qualified personnel following ANSI B7.1 safety standards for the use, care, and protection of abrasive wheels. Verify the tool spindle speed does not exceed the rated maximum RPM of the wheel before mounting. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and never operate a cracked or deformed wheel. The unitized wheel mandrel required for mounting is sold separately and must be properly secured before powering on the tool.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 6 inches
• Series: 500 Series
• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Construction: Non-woven unitized wheel
• Density: Soft
• Rotation: Clockwise and counterclockwise
• Package Dimensions: 6.38 x 6.38 x 3.69 inches
• Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 10
• UPC: 051115354040

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000047037