3M 7010309816 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel 5 in Fine

Product Description

The 3M 7010309816 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel designed for smoothing, deburring, and surface finishing on metal alloys, plastics, and composites. Built with a soft, conformable construction, the wheel keeps abrasive material in consistent contact with irregular and complex part geometries. The silicon carbide abrasive at a fine grit rating delivers controlled cut with minimal heat buildup, making it well-suited for heat-sensitive materials. This wheel is installed and operated by machinists, fabricators, and metal finishing technicians on bench grinders and right-angle tools.

This unitized wheel is used in both manual and automated finishing operations, including robotic processing lines where conformability to part shape is critical. Typical applications include edge finishing, light deburring, and surface preparation on sheet metal, extruded aluminum, structural steel components, and engineered plastics. The fine grit designation targets finishing and polishing stages rather than heavy stock removal.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive provides consistent cut on metal alloys, plastics, and composites
• Soft, conformable construction maintains abrasive contact on complex or irregular part profiles
• Tough, layered unitized construction supports clockwise and counterclockwise spindle rotation
• Minimizes heat buildup to protect heat-sensitive workpiece materials
• Resists smearing for cleaner finished surfaces and reduced prep time
• Wheel edge can be dressed to restore cutting geometry for deburring, finishing, and polishing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement unitized finishing wheel for use on standard bench grinders, pedestal grinders, and right-angle finishing tools accepting 5-inch diameter wheel accessories.

Installation Notes

Installation and wheel changes should be performed by qualified machinists or metal finishing technicians following ANSI B7 wheel mounting guidelines. Always power down and de-energize the grinder or finishing tool before mounting or removing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and confirm that the tool spindle speed does not exceed the maximum rated RPM marked on the wheel. Use appropriate flanges and hardware as specified by the tool manufacturer.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 5 inches
• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Grit Grade: Fine
• Construction: Unitized
• Package Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.7 x 6 inches
• Weight: 0.13 pounds
• UPC: 00048011185927

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010309816