3M 7000121146 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel 6 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7000121146 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel designed for smoothing, deburring, and finishing metal alloys, plastics, and composites. Built with a layered, unitized construction, the wheel delivers consistent abrasive action using silicon carbide mineral. It operates in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, making it compatible with a range of bench grinders, angle grinders, and automated robotic finishing systems. At 6 inches in diameter, this wheel suits benchtop and inline finishing setups used by fabricators, machinists, and metalworking professionals who require repeatable surface results without smearing or excessive heat buildup.

This wheel fits applications in metal fabrication, precision machining, and light industrial finishing. It is suited for deburring cut edges, blending welds, and surface conditioning on parts made from steel, aluminum, titanium, and many engineered plastics and composites. The conformable construction allows the abrasive to maintain contact with contoured or complex-shaped workpieces, including those processed in robotic or automated finishing cells. It is available in a range of densities, from soft 2-density for highly conformable work to hard 8-density for aggressive stock removal and durability.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive mineral for effective finishing on metals, plastics, and composites
• Layered unitized construction runs clockwise or counterclockwise without performance loss
• Conformable consistency maintains abrasive contact on complex and contoured part geometries
• Resists smearing for cleaner finished surfaces and reduced prep time
• Minimizes heat buildup, protecting heat-sensitive base materials during finishing
• Available density range from soft 2-density to aggressive 8-density for varied application requirements

Compatibility

Designed for use on bench grinders, pedestal grinders, and automated finishing equipment accepting 6-inch unitized abrasive wheels. Suitable for metal alloys, plastics, and composite workpieces in fabrication and machining environments.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or fabricator following the equipment manufacturer's mounting instructions for abrasive wheels. Always power down and lock out the grinder or finishing machine before mounting or removing a wheel. Verify that the machine's maximum RPM rating meets or exceeds the wheel's rated speed before operation. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and never operate a cracked or visibly compromised wheel.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Type: Silicon Carbide
• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Package Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.7 x 3.1 inches
• Weight: 1.391 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 048011645228

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000121146