3M 7010294926 Silicon Carbide Unitized Wheel 6 in

Product Description

The 3M 7010294926 is a silicon carbide unitized wheel from the Standard Abrasives 500 Series, designed for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing on flat and contoured surfaces. At 6 inches in diameter, this non-woven wheel features a soft, conformable density that gives operators the control needed for close-tolerance work. It is commonly used by machinists, fabricators, and metalworking professionals who need consistent surface finishing without aggressive material removal. The open web construction resists loading, extending service life compared to solid abrasive wheels.

This wheel is suited for finishing and polishing operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, exotic alloys, and titanium, as well as composite materials. It is a practical choice for production shops and job shops requiring repeatable surface finish results on both flat workpieces and contoured parts. The wheel mounts to a unitized wheel mandrel, which is sold separately, allowing it to be used with a variety of bench grinders, angle grinders, and similar rotary tools.

Key Features

• Soft density silicon carbide construction for fine surface blending and finishing
• Conformable non-woven structure accommodates flat and contoured part geometries
• Compatible with ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic metals, titanium, and composites
• Runs clockwise and counterclockwise for compatibility with multiple tool configurations
• Open web design resists loading and extends abrasive service life
• Mounts via unitized wheel mandrel for use with standard rotary tools (mandrel sold separately)

Compatibility

Designed for use with rotary grinding and finishing tools that accept a unitized wheel mandrel attachment; mandrel is sold separately.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator familiar with abrasive wheel safety. Always power down and disconnect the tool before mounting or removing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and confirm the tool RPM rating meets or exceeds the wheel speed rating before operation. Follow ANSI B11 and tool manufacturer guidelines for abrasive wheel mounting and guarding.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Series: 500 Series
• Wheel Type: Unitized, Non-Woven
• Diameter: 6 inches
• Package Length: 6.38 inches
• Package Width: 6.38 inches
• Package Height: 3.69 inches
• Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 4
• UPC: 051115331911

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010294926