3M 7100136383 Scotch-brite Exl Pro Unitized Wheel 8 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7100136383 Scotch-Brite EXL PRO XL-UW is a unitized nonwoven abrasive wheel engineered for laser braze finishing on silicon bronze. The open web, layered construction resists heat buildup and loading, allowing it to deliver a clean, smooth surface finish without smearing the base material. At 8 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches wide, it is sized for bench-mounted or pedestal grinder applications. Fabricators and metal finishing technicians working with laser brazed joints will find this wheel reduces cleanup and prep time between operations.

This wheel is suited for finishing and blending operations on silicon bronze components in laser brazing workflows, common in automotive, sheet metal, and precision fabrication environments. Its unitized construction allows operation in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, providing flexibility across a range of machine setups and operator preferences. The open web design extends effective service life by resisting material loading during use.

Key Features

• Engineered specifically for laser braze finishing on silicon bronze
• Open web construction resists loading and extends wheel service life
• Layered unitized design runs clockwise or counterclockwise
• Resists smearing for cleaner surfaces and reduced preparation time
• Minimizes heat buildup to protect heat-sensitive base materials
• 8 inch diameter with 2.5 inch width for bench and pedestal grinder use

Compatibility

Designed for use in laser braze finishing applications involving silicon bronze, compatible with standard bench-mounted and pedestal grinder setups that accept unitized abrasive wheels.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified operator following the grinder and wheel manufacturer guidelines for mounting unitized abrasive wheels. Power down and lock out the grinder before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the machine spindle speed does not exceed the maximum rated RPM of the wheel before operation. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves during mounting and use.