3M 7100024202 Scotch-brite Cut and Polish Wheel 8 Inch Ao

Product Description

The 3M 7100024202 is a Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Wheel designed for aggressive blending and finishing on metal and fabricated surfaces. Built with aluminum oxide mineral, this wheel delivers an assertive cut suited for defect removal and heavy scratch blending. The non-woven web construction resists premature loading, which extends working life compared to conventional bonded wheels. At 8 inches in diameter, it is sized for bench-mounted or angle grinder applications where consistent scratch pattern control matters. Licensed trades and metal fabricators working on surface prep, weld blending, or pre-finishing operations will find this wheel a direct functional replacement for rubber bonded wheels.

This wheel is intended for heavy-duty surface conditioning tasks in industrial, fabrication, and finishing shop environments. Typical applications include blending weld seams, removing deep scratches, and preparing metal surfaces before coating or polishing. The tight scratch pattern it leaves makes it appropriate as a step in multi-stage finishing sequences. It is suited for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in both production and job-shop settings where consistent, repeatable surface results are required.

Key Features

• Aluminum oxide mineral construction provides aggressive cut for heavy-duty blending and finishing
• Non-woven web resists loading, extending wheel service life
• Produces a tight, consistent scratch pattern for controlled surface conditioning
• Effective for defect removal and deep scratch blending
• Direct functional replacement for rubber bonded abrasive wheels
• Sized at 8 inches diameter for bench or grinder mounting

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for rubber bonded finishing wheels used in metal surface conditioning and blending applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator familiar with abrasive wheel safety per ANSI B7.1 standards. Always confirm that the wheel speed rating meets or exceeds the maximum RPM of the drive tool before mounting. Power down and disconnect the grinder or bench unit before mounting or removing the wheel. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and never exceed the rated operating speed.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 8 inches
• Abrasive Mineral: Aluminum Oxide
• Construction: Non-woven web
• Weight: 1.28 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.7 x 4.2 inches
• UPC: 00048011032771

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100024202