3M 7010369156 Flexible Flap Wheel 6 in Ao 80 Grit

Product Description

The 3M 7010369156 is an aluminum oxide flexible flap wheel designed for finishing inside diameters and contoured surfaces. The flexible coated abrasive flaps conform to curved and irregular profiles, producing a consistent linear scratch pattern that is common in deburring and blending work. At 6 inches in diameter and 80 grit, this wheel suits tasks like removing flash, smoothing parting lines, and deburring edges on both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. A steel mandrel is integrated into the construction to reduce chatter during operation. Licensed HVAC, machining, and metalworking professionals will recognize this as a standard production abrasive for inside-diameter finishing.

This flap wheel is used in metal fabrication, light manufacturing, and maintenance applications where inside diameters or contoured surfaces require consistent abrasive finishing. It is well suited for deburring cast or machined parts, cleaning up weld flash, and smoothing parting lines on molded components. The 80 grit aluminum oxide formulation cuts quickly and handles a broad range of base materials without glazing. The flexible flap construction maintains surface contact on complex profiles where rigid wheels lose efficiency.

Key Features

• Flexible flaps conform to contoured and inside-diameter surfaces for consistent coverage
• Aluminum oxide abrasive cuts quickly on ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Produces a linear scratch pattern suitable for deburring and blending
• Steel mandrel construction reduces chatter and vibration during use
• 80 grit removes flash, parting lines, and light burrs efficiently

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement flap wheel for use on die grinders, bench-mounted mandrel setups, and similar rotary tooling that accepts a 6-inch flap wheel with the appropriate mandrel attachment style.

Installation Notes

Installation and mounting should be performed by qualified metalworking or maintenance personnel familiar with abrasive tooling. Always power down and disconnect the tool before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the tool RPM rating meets or exceeds the maximum rated speed of the wheel before operation. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and do not operate a cracked or delaminated wheel.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 6 inches
• Abrasive Material: Aluminum Oxide
• Grit: 80
• Wheel Type: Flexible Flap
• Mandrel Material: Steel
• Package Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 x 11.56 inches
• Weight: 9 pounds
• UPC: 051115427720
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010369156