3M 7010364566 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel 12 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7010364566 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel designed for deburring, smoothing, and surface finishing of metal alloys, plastics, and composites. Built with silicon carbide abrasive and a soft, conformable construction, this wheel maintains consistent contact with irregular and complex-shaped workpiece surfaces. At 12 inches in diameter, it is suited for bench-mounted or pedestal grinding equipment used in fabrication and finishing operations. The layered, unitized build resists smearing and minimizes heat buildup, making it appropriate for use on heat-sensitive materials. Installation and operation are handled by machinists, fabricators, and metalworking tradespeople.

This wheel fits into deburring, edge finishing, and surface prep workflows across general metal fabrication, aerospace component finishing, and industrial maintenance environments. It is suitable for both robotic processing lines and manual bench grinder setups. The conformable consistency allows the abrasive to follow contoured and complex geometries without losing contact. The wheel can be dressed at the edge to refine finishing and polishing characteristics on steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys as well as many plastic and composite materials.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive construction for effective deburring and surface finishing on metal alloys, plastics, and composites
• Soft, conformable consistency maintains abrasive contact on complex and irregular part geometries including robotic processing applications
• Layered, unitized construction supports operation in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions
• Wheel edge can be dressed for targeted deburring, finishing, and polishing
• Resists smearing for cleaner surface results and reduced prep time
• Minimizes heat buildup to protect heat-sensitive workpiece materials

Compatibility

Designed for use on bench-mounted or pedestal grinding equipment that accepts 12-inch diameter unitized abrasive wheels. Suitable for finishing metal alloys, plastics, and composites in manual and automated robotic processing setups.

Installation Notes

Mounting should be performed by qualified personnel following the grinder manufacturer's wheel-mounting specifications and applicable ANSI B11 or OSHA abrasive wheel safety guidelines. Disconnect and lock out all power to the grinder before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify arbor size, maximum RPM rating, and flange compatibility with the wheel dimensions before operation. Inspect the wheel for damage prior to each use and do not operate beyond the rated maximum speed.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Type: Silicon Carbide
• Wheel Type: Unitized
• Diameter: 12 inches
• Thickness: 1.69 inches
• Package Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5 x 1.69 inches
• Weight: 2 pounds
• UPC: 00048011158167
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010364566