3M 7010309498 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel 8 in

Product Description

The 3M 7010309498 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel designed for smoothing, deburring, and finishing metal alloys, plastics, and composites. At 8 inches in diameter with a 1-inch arbor, this wheel uses aluminum oxide (AO) abrasive mineral in a soft, conformable, layered construction. The unitized design holds its shape throughout the wheel's life, maintaining consistent cut and finish. Weighing 0.85 pounds, it is suited for bench grinder or pedestal grinder setups used in fabrication, maintenance, and light manufacturing environments. Licensed trade professionals and skilled fabricators rely on this wheel for consistent edge work.

This wheel is applied in metal fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and manufacturing lines where deburring and surface finishing of edges and contours is required. The conformable construction keeps the abrasive in contact with complex or irregular part geometries, making it well-suited for both manual bench operations and robotic processing cells. It handles aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and many plastics and composites. The wheel can run in either clockwise or counterclockwise rotation, adding flexibility across different machine setups.

Key Features

• Aluminum oxide abrasive in a soft, conformable unitized construction for consistent edge deburring and finishing
• Operates in both clockwise and counterclockwise rotation directions
• Wheel edge can be dressed to maintain an effective cutting profile throughout service life
• Minimizes heat build-up, reducing thermal impact on heat-sensitive base materials
• Resists smearing for cleaner finished surfaces with less prep work between passes
• Compatible with robotic processing due to conformability on complex part geometries

Compatibility

Designed for use on bench grinders and pedestal grinders accepting an 8-inch diameter wheel with a 1-inch arbor. Suitable for finishing and deburring applications on metal alloys, plastics, and composite materials.

Installation Notes

Installation and wheel changes should be performed by qualified personnel following the grinder manufacturer's safety guidelines and applicable ANSI B11 or OSHA 1910.215 standards for abrasive wheel machinery. Power down and lockout/tagout the grinder before mounting or removing any wheel. Inspect the wheel for cracks or damage before each use and never exceed the maximum RPM rating marked on the wheel or its packaging. Ensure the arbor size and flange configuration match the machine specifications before operation.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 8 inches
• Arbor Size: 1 inch
• Abrasive Type: Aluminum Oxide (AO)
• Construction: Unitized
• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.5 x 2.5 inches
• Weight: 0.85 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 4
• UPC: 00048011279879

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010309498