3M 7010310364 Silicon Carbide Unitized Wheel 12 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7010310364 is a 12-inch diameter silicon carbide unitized wheel from the Standard Abrasives 500 Series. Designed with a soft, conformable non-woven density, this wheel is built for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing on flat or contoured surfaces. The open web construction resists loading, extending abrasive service life. It mounts to standard tooling via a unitized wheel mandrel, sold separately, and runs both clockwise and counterclockwise, making it adaptable to a wide range of stationary and handheld machines. Metal fabricators, aerospace technicians, and finishing operators working with tight tolerances rely on this wheel for controlled, precise surface work.

This wheel suits finishing operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including exotic alloys and titanium, as well as composite materials. The soft density construction is particularly effective where close tolerances demand consistent, even material removal without aggressive cutting. Typical applications include weld blending, deburring, and pre-inspection surface conditioning on flat stock, tubing, and complex contoured parts. It cuts faster than buff-and-blend non-woven products while still providing the conformability needed for fine finishing work.

Key Features

• Soft density silicon carbide mineral delivers fine, consistent surface finish
• Conformable construction suits flat and contoured workpieces with tight tolerances
• Open web design resists loading for extended abrasive service life
• Compatible with ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites
• Runs clockwise and counterclockwise for greater tool and machine versatility
• Cuts faster than buff-and-blend non-woven alternatives

Compatibility

Designed for use with a unitized wheel mandrel, sold separately. Fits machine spindles and handheld tools configured for center-hole unitized wheels up to 12 inches in diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified metal finishing or fabrication personnel. Power down and lock out the machine before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the mandrel and machine spindle RPM rating meets or exceeds the wheel speed rating before operation. Inspect the wheel for damage prior to each use and do not operate a cracked or deformed wheel.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 12 inches
• Abrasive Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Series: 500
• Density: Soft, Conformable
• Rotation: Clockwise and Counterclockwise
• Package Length: 12.38 inches
• Package Width: 12.38 inches
• Package Height: 3.75 inches
• Weight: 5.05 pounds
• UPC: 051115354552

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010310364