3M 7010329615 Scotch-brite Cut and Polish Wheel 18 in Ao

Product Description

The 3M 7010329615 is a Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Wheel designed for aggressive blending and finishing on metal surfaces. Built with aluminum oxide mineral, this wheel delivers a harder, more aggressive cut than standard finishing wheels, making it effective for defect removal and heavy scratch blending. The non-woven web construction resists loading during use, extending service life on demanding jobs. At 18 inches in diameter with a 10 inch arbor, it is sized for industrial-scale surface conditioning work performed by experienced metalworkers and fabricators.

This wheel is suited for heavy-duty blending and finishing applications in fabrication shops, manufacturing environments, and metal service centers. It performs well on tasks requiring controlled material removal and a tight, consistent scratch pattern on steel, stainless, and similar metals. The Cut and Polish Wheel serves as a direct functional replacement for rubber-bonded wheels in comparable applications, offering comparable or improved cut aggressiveness in a non-woven format.

Key Features

• Aluminum oxide mineral construction provides aggressive cut for heavy-duty blending and finishing
• Non-woven web resists premature loading for longer service life
• Produces a tight scratch pattern suitable for finishing and defect removal
• Harder than standard finishing wheels for improved material removal
• Suitable replacement for rubber-bonded wheels in comparable setups
• 18 inch diameter with 10 inch arbor for large-format industrial applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for rubber-bonded finishing wheels in industrial surface conditioning and blending operations where an 18 inch diameter, 10 inch arbor configuration is required.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with abrasive wheel safety and applicable ANSI B11 or OSHA 1910.215 standards. Always power down and de-energize the grinder or polishing machine before mounting or removing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and confirm the machine spindle speed does not exceed the wheel's rated maximum RPM. Use the correct flanges and hardware specified for the arbor size.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 18 inches
• Arbor Size: 10 inches
• Abrasive Mineral: Aluminum Oxide
• Construction: Non-woven web
• Package Dimensions: 20.38 x 20.38 x 9.25 inches
• Weight: 9.484 pounds
• UOM: Each
• UPC: 048011928666

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010329615