3M 7100142468 Quick Change Unitized Wheel 3 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7100142468 is a 3-inch diameter quick change unitized wheel from the Standard Abrasives 500 Series, built for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing on metal and composite surfaces. The wheel uses a silicon carbide abrasive mineral embedded in a soft, conformable non-woven web construction. That open web resists loading and extends service life compared to denser abrasive formats. The quick change mount allows fast disc swaps without tools, reducing downtime during surface prep operations. Licensed trades and fabricators working to tight tolerances will find the soft density construction delivers the finesse needed for precise finishing results.

This wheel is suited for work on flat and contoured surfaces in both production and repair environments. It performs well on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composite materials. Typical applications include weld blending, scratch removal, and pre-polish finishing on smaller surface areas where conformability to part geometry is critical. The 500 Series designation places this wheel in the soft density range of the Standard Abrasives unitized line, cutting faster than buff-and-blend non-woven products while still maintaining surface control.

Key Features

• Soft-density silicon carbide non-woven construction conforms to flat and contoured part geometry
• Open web design resists loading for extended abrasive service life
• Compatible with ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, exotic alloys, titanium, and composites
• Quick change mount enables fast, tool-free disc swapping to improve workflow efficiency
• Cuts faster than buff-and-blend non-woven products while maintaining surface control
• Suitable for light-pressure blending, finishing, and polishing on smaller surface areas

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard quick change tool systems accepting 3-inch unitized wheels. Verify spindle compatibility with your angle grinder or die grinder before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation and wheel changes should be performed with the tool powered off and disconnected from its power source. Confirm the tool spindle speed rating meets or exceeds the wheel's rated maximum RPM before use. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when mounting or operating abrasive wheels. Follow ANSI B7.1 guidelines for the safe use, handling, and storage of abrasive wheels.

Technical Specifications

• Wheel Diameter: 3 inches
• Abrasive Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Series: 500 Series Unitized
• Density: Soft
• Mount Type: Quick Change
• Package Weight: 2.06 pounds
• Package Length: 9.5 inches
• Package Width: 9.5 inches
• Package Height: 4.88 inches
• UPC: 051115351872
• Sold As: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 10

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100142468