3M 7000047053 Unitized Abrasive Wheel 3 in Ao

Product Description

The 3M 7000047053 is a 700 Series unitized abrasive wheel constructed with aluminum oxide mineral and a medium-to-hard density web. At 3 inches in diameter with a 1/4-inch arbor mount, it is built for mid-sequence and finishing operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The open web construction resists loading, extending service life during sustained material removal. Fabricators, metalworkers, and maintenance technicians reach for this wheel when tackling punched-hole burr removal, heavy scale stripping, weld discoloration cleanup, and medium-sized pit and scratch blending on stainless steel and similar hard metals.

This wheel suits shop and field applications where a durable, reusable abrasive is needed for deburring, cleaning, and light surface conditioning. The medium-to-hard density provides increased edge durability compared to softer 600 Series unitized wheels, making it appropriate for heavier-duty tasks in metal fabrication, welding shops, and maintenance environments. The wheel runs both clockwise and counterclockwise, giving technicians flexibility when pairing it with rotary tools, die grinders, or bench machines using a compatible unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately).

Key Features

• Medium-to-hard density aluminum oxide construction suited for mid-sequence deburring and hard-metal cleaning
• Increased edge durability over 600 Series unitized wheels for longer service life on heavier tasks
• Open web design resists loading, reducing premature wheel glazing
• Aluminum oxide mineral works on ferrous and non-ferrous metals including stainless steel and aluminum
• Bidirectional rotation — runs clockwise and counterclockwise — for flexible tool pairing
• 1/4-inch arbor hole attaches via a standard unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately)

Compatibility

Designed for use with rotary tools and machines that accept a unitized wheel mandrel for 3-inch center-hole wheels. A compatible mandrel is required and is sold separately.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by mounting the wheel onto a compatible unitized wheel mandrel before attaching it to the rotary tool or grinder. Always power down and disconnect the tool from its energy source before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the tool's rated RPM meets or exceeds the wheel's maximum rated speed before operation. Wear appropriate eye protection and follow applicable shop safety protocols during use.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 3 inches
• Arbor Size: 1/4 inch
• Abrasive Mineral: Aluminum Oxide
• Series: 700 Series Unitized
• Density: Medium to Hard
• Rotation: Clockwise and Counterclockwise
• Package Dimensions: 7.31 x 4.19 x 3.88 inches
• Weight: 0.699 pounds
• Sold As: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 10

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000047053