3M 7010299266 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel 6 in Fine

Product Description

The 3M 7010299266 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel designed for smoothing, deburring, and finishing operations on metal alloys, plastics, and composites. Built with a soft, conformable construction, the wheel maintains consistent abrasive contact across irregular and complex part geometries. The abrasive material is silicon carbide at a fine grit rating, making it well-suited for surface finishing and edge work where controlled material removal and a clean surface result are required. At 0.16 pounds, this wheel is lightweight and fits bench-mounted or pedestal grinder setups used in fabrication and finishing shops.

This wheel is used in metalworking, fabrication, and light industrial finishing applications. It is appropriate for both manual bench grinder use and robotic or automated processing lines where conformability is critical. Typical applications include deburring cut edges, blending weld seams, and finish-polishing surfaces on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as many plastics and composite materials. It suits shops handling precision parts where heat buildup or smearing would compromise surface integrity.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive at fine grit for controlled finishing and deburring
• Soft, conformable construction maintains abrasive contact on complex and irregular part shapes
• Layered, unitized wheel construction supports both clockwise and counterclockwise rotation
• Wheel edge can be dressed for targeted deburring, finishing, and polishing work
• Minimizes heat buildup to protect heat-sensitive base materials
• Resists smearing for cleaner surfaces and reduced prep time between operations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style unitized abrasive wheel for use on bench grinders, pedestal grinders, and compatible automated finishing equipment accepting 6-inch diameter wheel tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator following the grinder manufacturer's mounting instructions and applicable ANSI B11 or OSHA abrasive wheel safety standards. Power down and lock out the grinder before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the machine's rated RPM does not exceed the maximum speed rating of the wheel before operation. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and do not operate a cracked or compromised wheel.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Grit: Fine
• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Package Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.7 x 3.1 inches
• Weight: 0.16 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 00048011185958

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010299266