3M 7100111508 Scotch-brite Exl Unitized Wheel Fine Grit

Product Description

The 3M 7100111508 is a Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel designed for smoothing, deburring, and surface finishing on metal alloys, plastics, and composites. Built with a soft, conformable construction, the wheel maintains consistent abrasive contact across irregular and complex part geometries. The abrasive media is silicon carbide at a fine grit rating, making it well-suited for finishing and light material removal without aggressive stock cut. At 0.1 pounds, the wheel is lightweight and compatible with standard bench grinders and right-angle tools used in fabrication and finishing work.

This wheel is used in industrial fabrication, metal finishing, and light manufacturing environments. It is appropriate for both manual bench-mounted applications and automated or robotic processing lines where conformability is a priority. Typical users include machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as engineered plastics and composite materials. The fine grit designation targets edge finishing, surface prep, and polishing stages rather than heavy stock removal.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive at fine grit for controlled finishing and deburring
• Soft, conformable construction maintains abrasive contact on complex or irregular part shapes
• Unitized layered construction supports both clockwise and counterclockwise operation
• Wheel edge can be dressed to maintain cutting performance over time
• Resists smearing for cleaner finished surfaces with less follow-up prep
• Minimizes heat build-up, reducing risk of thermal damage on heat-sensitive materials

Compatibility

Designed for use on metal alloys, many plastics, and composite materials; suitable for bench grinder and right-angle tool spindle mounting in applications requiring fine finishing, deburring, or polishing.

Installation Notes

Installation and operation should be performed by a qualified machinist or fabricator familiar with abrasive wheel safety standards. Always power down and de-energize the tool before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the spindle speed rating of the tool does not exceed the maximum rated speed of the wheel before operation. Inspect the wheel for damage before each use and dress the wheel edge as needed to maintain consistent performance.

Technical Specifications

• Abrasive Material: Silicon Carbide
• Grit: Fine
• Wheel Diameter: 5 inches
• Package Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.7 x 6 inches
• Weight: 0.1 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• UPC: 00048011242095

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100111508