3M 7010292742 Silicon Carbide Unitized Wheel 12 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7010292742 is a silicon carbide unitized abrasive wheel from the Standard Abrasives 500 Series, designed for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing on flat or contoured surfaces. At 12 inches in diameter and 3 inches wide, this center-hole wheel features a soft, conformable non-woven construction that delivers fine surface finishes with exceptional control. It is suited for metalworking and fabrication environments where close tolerances demand consistent, repeatable results. A unitized wheel mandrel is required for mounting and is sold separately.

This wheel is used in metal finishing applications across both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, exotic alloys, and titanium, as well as composites. Its open web construction resists loading, extending service life during production finishing runs. The 500 Series is a common choice for fabrication shops, aerospace component finishing, and general industrial surface prep where a soft density abrasive is required to maintain part geometry.

Key Features

• Soft density silicon carbide construction conforms to flat and contoured part surfaces
• Suitable for ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites
• Open web design resists loading for longer service life
• Runs clockwise and counterclockwise for greater tool and machine compatibility
• Cuts faster than buff-and-blend non-woven products while maintaining surface finesse
• Ideal for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing where tolerances are tight

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard unitized wheel mandrels (sold separately) compatible with center-hole unitized wheels up to 12 inches in diameter. Verify mandrel RPM rating meets or exceeds the tool speed before use.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified personnel familiar with abrasive wheel safety. Always power down and de-energize the tool before mounting or removing the wheel. Confirm the spindle speed of the tool does not exceed the maximum RPM rating of the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and follow ANSI B7.1 safety standards for abrasive wheel mounting and operation.

Technical Specifications

• Series: 500
• Abrasive Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Wheel Type: Unitized, Non-Woven
• Diameter: 12 inches
• Thickness: 3 inches
• Weight: 4 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 051115354519

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010292742