3M 7010329819 Scotch-brite Metal Finishing Wheel 16 in

Product Description

The 3M 7010329819 Scotch-Brite Metal Finishing Wheel is a convolute abrasive wheel designed to produce uniform brushed, satin, and mill finishes on metal surfaces. Wound around a fiber core with an open-web construction, it delivers consistent cutting action while running cool to reduce the risk of heat damage to workpieces. At 16 inches in diameter with a 12-inch arbor, this wheel fits large-diameter finishing equipment used in fabrication and metalworking shops. It is installed and operated by metal finishing technicians and fabricators working on stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and similar alloys.

This wheel is suited for production finishing applications where consistent surface texture is required across multiple workpieces. Common use cases include blending and matching 3 or 4 mill finishes on stainless steel sheet goods, and creating brushed or satin finishes on cutlery, appliance trim, builders hardware, and plumbing fixtures. Its highly conformable construction allows it to follow irregular or contoured profiles without gouging, making it effective on non-flat surfaces as well as flat stock.

Key Features

• Open-web construction resists loading and runs cool during extended use on stainless steel, brass, and aluminum
• Convolute winding around a fiber core promotes smooth, vibration-reduced operation
• High conformability allows the wheel to finish contoured and irregular surfaces without undercutting
• Controlled abrasive action produces uniform satin and brushed finishes with consistent cut rate
• Effective for blending and matching 3 or 4 mill finishes on stainless steel

Compatibility

Designed for use on large-diameter convolute wheel finishing machines accepting a 12-inch arbor; suitable for stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and other non-ferrous and ferrous metals requiring satin, brushed, or mill surface finishes.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator familiar with large-diameter abrasive wheel safety procedures. Verify that the machine spindle speed does not exceed the maximum rated RPM marked on the wheel before mounting. Power down and lock out the finishing machine before mounting or removing the wheel. Always inspect the wheel for damage before use and follow ANSI B7.1 guidelines for abrasive wheel mounting and guarding.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 16 inches
• Arbor Size: 12 inches
• Abrasive Type: Aluminum Oxide (AO)
• Construction: Convolute, open-web with fiber core
• Package Dimensions: 18.38 x 18.38 x 4.75 inches
• Weight: 7.59 pounds
• UPC: 048011644943

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010329819