3M 7100167109 Ceramic Flap Wheel 80 Grit 10 Inch

Product Description

The 3M 7100167109 is a 10-inch diameter ceramic flap wheel designed for light grinding, blending, deburring, and polishing on a variety of metal workpieces. Built on an X-weight polyester/cotton backing, the wheel carries ceramic aluminum oxide abrasive flaps bonded with a resin system that resists thermal and chemical breakdown. The flaps conform to rounded and irregular surfaces, delivering a smooth, clean finish at 80 grit. This wheel is intended for use by metalworking and fabrication trades in production or maintenance environments where consistent surface preparation is required.

This flap wheel is suited for applications involving ferrous and non-ferrous metals where surface blending, edge deburring, or finish polishing is needed. Its conforming flap design makes it particularly effective on contoured or complex profiles where rigid abrasive wheels would leave uneven results. As flaps wear, fresh abrasive mineral is exposed, maintaining a consistent cut rate throughout the wheel's service life. Minimum order quantity is 2 units per order.

Key Features

• Ceramic aluminum oxide abrasive blend provides high cut rate and extended wheel life
• X-weight polyester/cotton backing withstands aggressive sanding and grinding loads
• Resin bonding resists thermal and chemical deterioration for consistent performance
• Conforming flap design suits rounded, contoured, and irregular workpiece surfaces
• Self-renewing flap wear exposes fresh abrasive for a fast and consistent finish
• 80 grit rating suited for blending, deburring, and light stock removal

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or production flap wheel for metal grinding and surface preparation applications on compatible angle grinders and flap wheel arbors accepting 10-inch diameter wheels.

Installation Notes

Installation and mounting should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with abrasive wheel safety requirements. Ensure the grinder or arbor is rated for the wheel diameter and operating speed before mounting. Disconnect and lock out power to the tool before changing wheels. Follow ANSI B7.1 safety standards for abrasive wheel mounting and guarding.