3M 7100111501 Unitized Metal Finishing Wheel 6 in

Product Description

The 3M 7100111501 is a unitized convolute abrasive finishing wheel designed to produce consistent brushed, satin, and mill finishes on metal surfaces. The wheel measures 6 inches in diameter with a 1-inch arbor bore and uses aluminum oxide (AO) abrasive. Its open-web, convolute construction is wound around a fiber core, allowing it to run cool and resist loading during extended use. Licensed metalworkers, fabricators, and plumbing or HVAC technicians install this wheel on bench grinders or angle grinders to finish stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals to a uniform surface quality.

This wheel is suited for blending and matching 3 or 4 mill finishes on stainless steel and for creating brushed or satin finishes on plumbing fixtures, appliance trim, builders hardware, cutlery, and contoured or irregular metal surfaces. The unitized construction provides high conformability, making it effective on profiles and shapes that flat abrasive media cannot reach consistently. It is commonly used in both shop and field finishing applications where a repeatable, professional surface finish is required.

Key Features

• Convolute construction wound around a fiber core runs smooth for fine, uniform finishing
• Open-web design resists loading and dissipates heat during use
• Controlled abrasive action reduces risk of undercutting or gouging the workpiece
• High conformability allows effective finishing of irregular and contoured surfaces
• Aluminum oxide abrasive suitable for stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and other metals
• Produces consistent brushed, satin, and blended mill finishes

Compatibility

Designed for use on bench grinders or rotating arbor equipment accepting a 1-inch arbor bore. Suitable for finishing stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and similar non-ferrous and ferrous metal workpieces.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified metalworker or tradesperson familiar with abrasive wheel mounting procedures. Always power down and de-energize the grinder or finishing machine before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the machine spindle speed does not exceed the maximum rated RPM marked on the wheel. Follow ANSI B7.1 safety standards for the use, care, and protection of abrasive wheels.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 6 inches
• Arbor Bore: 1 inch
• Abrasive Type: Aluminum Oxide (AO)
• Construction: Unitized Convolute
• Package Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.9 x 4.4 inches
• Weight: 0.47 pounds
• UPC: 00048011018669

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100111501