3M 7010366962 Silicon Carbide Unitized Wheel 8 in

Product Description

The 3M 7010366962 is a silicon carbide unitized wheel from the Standard Abrasives 500 Series, designed for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing on flat or contoured workpieces. Built with a soft, conformable non-woven construction, this 8-inch diameter wheel delivers the finesse required when working to close tolerances. It suits ferrous and non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composite materials. Licensed trades and skilled fabricators reach for this wheel when a fine, consistent surface finish is the goal without removing excessive base material.

This wheel is well suited for surface finishing operations in metal fabrication shops, aerospace component work, and general industrial applications. Its soft density makes it especially effective on contoured parts where a rigid abrasive would leave uneven contact. The 500 Series wheel runs clockwise and counterclockwise, giving operators flexibility when paired with bench grinders, angle grinders, or automated finishing machines. The open web construction resists loading, which extends service life during continuous finishing runs.

Key Features

• Soft, conformable density for light-pressure blending and polishing to a fine finish
• Silicon carbide mineral cuts ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites
• Runs clockwise and counterclockwise for greater tool and machine compatibility
• Open web construction resists loading and extends abrasive service life
• Attaches to tool via a unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately)
• Non-woven construction provides precise control when working to strict tolerances

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard fitment for use with unitized wheel mandrels on bench grinders, angle grinders, and automated finishing equipment accepting an 8-inch diameter center-hole unitized wheel.

Installation Notes

Installation of unitized wheels should be performed by a qualified operator familiar with abrasive wheel safety. Ensure the spindle tool is fully powered down and unplugged before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the tool RPM rating meets or exceeds the maximum rated speed of the wheel before operation. A compatible unitized wheel mandrel is required and is sold separately.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 8 inches
• Abrasive Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Series: 500 Series
• Density: Soft
• Construction: Non-woven, Open Web
• Rotation: Clockwise and Counterclockwise
• Package Dimensions: 8.38 x 8.38 x 3.69 inches
• Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 051115354378

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010366962