3M 7000047044 Unitized Abrasive Wheel 6 Inch Silicon Carbide

Product Description

The 3M 7000047044 is a 6-inch silicon carbide HD unitized wheel from the Standard Abrasives 500 Series. Designed with a soft, conformable density, it is built for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing on flat or contoured surfaces. The open non-woven web resists loading, extending service life, and the nylon strands will not melt or smear under heat, which helps prevent unwanted marks on finished surfaces. This wheel attaches to a compatible tool via a unitized wheel mandrel, sold separately. Metal fabricators, aerospace technicians, and finishing shop operators are the typical users.

This wheel is well suited for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including exotic alloys and titanium, as well as composite materials. It performs in applications where close tolerances demand a controlled, consistent cut. Common scenarios include surface prep, light deburring, and fine finishing on both flat and contoured workpieces. The wheel runs clockwise and counterclockwise, giving operators added flexibility when mounting it to a range of tools and machines. It cuts faster than Standard Abrasives Buff and Blend non-woven products, though with somewhat less flexibility than those softer constructions.

Key Features

• Soft-density silicon carbide construction delivers fine, controlled surface blending and finishing
• Conformable density performs on flat and contoured parts where close tolerances apply
• Open non-woven web is load resistant for extended abrasive service life
• Nylon strands resist melting and smearing under heat, protecting finished surfaces
• Runs clockwise and counterclockwise for greater tool and machine compatibility
• Silicon carbide mineral works on ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites

Compatibility

Designed for use with a unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately) on right-angle grinders, die grinders, and bench-mounted finishing tools that accept 6-inch center-hole unitized wheels.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator familiar with abrasive wheel safety practices. Always power down and disconnect the tool before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the tool spindle speed does not exceed the maximum rated RPM of the wheel before operation. Appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye and face protection, must be worn during use.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Series: Standard Abrasives HD Unitized 500 Series
• Abrasive Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Density: Soft
• Web Construction: Open non-woven nylon
• Rotation: Clockwise and counterclockwise
• Package Dimensions: 6.38 x 6.38 x 3.69 inches
• Weight: 1.32 pounds
• UOM: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000047044