Merit Abrasives 08834138118 Mounted Flap Wheel 120 Grit

Product Description

The MERIT ABRASIVES 08834138118 is a mounted flap wheel designed for surface finishing, blending, and deburring on metal and other materials. It combines a non-woven and coated aluminum oxide abrasive construction with a cloth backing rated at X weight, delivering consistent cut and finish in a single pass. The wheel measures 3 inches in diameter with a 1-inch face width and runs at a fine 120-grit rating. A 1/4-inch shank mounts directly into a die grinder or drill press, allowing quick installation without additional hardware. Maximum operating speed is 12,000 RPM. The interleaf design extends wheel life and promotes even abrasive wear across the face.

This mounted flap wheel is suited for fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and field service applications where controlled material removal and surface conditioning are required. It performs well on weld blending, edge radiusing, and finishing passes on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The 1-inch face width provides adequate contact area for both flat and contoured surfaces, making it useful for tube, pipe, and formed part work. Metalworkers, fabricators, and maintenance technicians are the primary users of this type of abrasive tooling.

Key Features

• 120-grit aluminum oxide abrasive provides a fine grade finish suitable for blending and light stock removal
• Non-woven and coated abrasive construction for consistent surface contact and finish quality
• Interleaf design promotes even wear and extends service life of the wheel
• 1/4-inch shank mounts directly to standard die grinders and drill press chucks
• Cloth backing at X weight delivers flexibility across contoured and flat workpiece surfaces
• Rated to 12,000 RPM for use with common pneumatic and electric die grinders

Compatibility

Designed for use with die grinders, drill presses, and rotary tools accepting a 1/4-inch shank, as is standard for mounted abrasive flap wheels in this diameter range.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by metalworkers and fabricators using a die grinder or similar rotary tool with a 1/4-inch collet. Before mounting, confirm the tool spindle speed does not exceed the 12,000 RPM maximum marked on this wheel. Ensure the tool is powered off and depressurized before inserting or removing the shank. Operate with appropriate eye protection and follow applicable ANSI B11 and OSHA abrasive wheel safety requirements.