3M 7010310682 Silicon Carbide Unitized Wheel 6 in

Product Description

The 3M 7010310682 is a silicon carbide unitized wheel from the Standard Abrasives 500 Series, designed for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing on metal and composite surfaces. At 6 inches in diameter, this non-woven wheel features a soft, conformable density that allows it to follow flat or contoured part geometry without aggressive material removal. It is well suited for trade and industrial applications where surface finish consistency and close tolerances are required. Metalworkers, fabricators, and finishing technicians reach for this wheel when precision surface prep is the priority.

This wheel is built for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, exotic alloys, and titanium, as well as composite materials. Its open web construction resists loading, extending service life in production or repetitive finishing environments. The 500 Series fits into workflows that demand a finer result than standard buff-and-blend products deliver. The wheel runs both clockwise and counterclockwise, adding flexibility when paired with angle grinders, bench grinders, or finishing machines. A unitized wheel mandrel is required for mounting and is sold separately.

Key Features

• Soft-density silicon carbide construction for fine surface blending and finishing
• Conformable design follows flat and contoured part profiles, supporting close-tolerance work
• Compatible with ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites
• Runs clockwise and counterclockwise for versatile tool pairing
• Open web resists loading for longer service life in repetitive finishing applications
• Center-hole design mounts via a unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately)

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard unitized wheel mandrels on angle grinders, bench grinders, and finishing machines that accept 6-inch diameter non-woven unitized wheels.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified metalworking or fabrication technician familiar with abrasive wheel safety. Always power down and disconnect the tool before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the tool RPM rating meets or exceeds the wheel RPM rating before operation. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and follow ANSI B7.1 abrasive wheel safety standards.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 6 inches
• Series: 500
• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Construction: Non-Woven Unitized
• Density: Soft
• Package Dimensions: 6.38 x 6.38 x 3.69 inches
• Weight: 1.12 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 051141434440

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010310682