3M 7010366969 Silicon Carbide Unitized Wheel 12 in

Product Description

The 3M 7010366969 is a 12-inch diameter silicon carbide unitized wheel in the Standard Abrasives 500 Series, designed for light-pressure surface finishing work. Built with a soft, conformable non-woven construction, it delivers consistent results on blending, finishing, and polishing tasks across flat and contoured workpiece surfaces. The open-web structure resists loading, extending usable service life. The center-hole design mounts to a unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately) and the wheel runs in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, giving operators flexibility when pairing with fixed or portable machines.

This wheel is suited for metal fabrication, aerospace component finishing, and precision surface prep work where tight tolerances demand a controlled, fine finish. Silicon carbide mineral makes it compatible with ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, exotic alloys, and titanium, as well as composite materials. It is a practical choice for tool and die work, weld blending, and contour finishing in shop or field environments where conformability and precision matter.

Key Features

• Soft-density silicon carbide construction provides fine surface finishing with consistent conformability
• Open-web, non-woven design resists loading for extended abrasive service life
• Runs clockwise and counterclockwise for maximum compatibility with a range of tools and machines
• Compatible with ferrous and non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites
• Center-hole mounting attaches to a standard unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately)
• Cuts faster than buff-and-blend non-woven products while still delivering close-tolerance finesse

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard unitized wheel mandrels compatible with 12-inch center-hole non-woven wheels. Suitable for use on ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic metals, titanium, and composite materials on flat or contoured surfaces.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator familiar with abrasive wheel safety procedures. Confirm the spindle speed rating of the host tool does not exceed the maximum rated RPM of the wheel before mounting. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and replace if any defects are present. Always install the appropriate mandrel per the tool manufacturer specifications and ensure all guards are in place before operation.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Type: Silicon Carbide
• Series: Standard Abrasives 500 Series
• Construction: Non-Woven Unitized
• Density: Soft
• Wheel Diameter: 12 inches
• Package Dimensions: 12.38 x 12.38 x 3.75 inches
• Weight: 3.85 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 2
• UPC: 051115354606

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010366969