3M 7010294938 Silicon Carbide Unitized Wheel 1 in

Product Description

The 3M 7010294938 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. Its soft, conformable density allows the wheel to follow part geometry closely, making it well suited for work where tight tolerances must be maintained. The open non-woven web construction resists loading, which extends abrasive service life and keeps cut rates consistent throughout use. This wheel is sold individually and requires a unitized wheel mandrel, sold separately, for mounting.

This wheel is used across metalworking and fabrication environments where fine surface finishing is the goal. Silicon carbide mineral cuts effectively on ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites. Typical applications include deburring, light blending, and pre-polish finishing passes on machined or formed parts. The wheel runs in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, giving operators flexibility when pairing it with handheld tools or bench-mounted machines.

Key Features

• Soft density silicon carbide construction conforms to flat and contoured part surfaces
• Open non-woven web resists loading for longer abrasive service life
• Compatible with ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites
• Runs clockwise and counterclockwise for broad tool compatibility
• Cuts faster than buff-and-blend non-woven products while still delivering controlled finesse
• Sized for use with a unitized wheel mandrel, accommodating a range of tool setups

Compatibility

Designed for use with a unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately); suitable for handheld die grinders and bench-mounted finishing machines that accept center-hole unitized wheels.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator following the tool manufacturer's instructions and all applicable safety standards. Ensure the tool is fully powered down and unplugged before mounting or changing the wheel. Verify that the mandrel and tool spindle speed rating meet or exceed the wheel's rated RPM before operation. Inspect the wheel for damage prior to each use and discard any wheel that shows signs of cracking or deterioration.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 1 inch
• Abrasive Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Series: Standard Abrasives 500 Series
• Density: Soft
• Web Type: Open Non-Woven
• Rotation: Clockwise and Counterclockwise
• Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 5.25 x 3.06 x 2.69 inches
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 10
• UPC: 051115353715

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010294938