Norton 63642502698 Flap Wheel 80 Grit 8x1 in Aluminum Oxide

Product Description

The NORTON 63642502698 is a coated, unmounted flap wheel designed for surface blending, deburring, and finishing on metal and other hard materials. Built with aluminum oxide abrasive bonded to a cloth backing, this medium-grade wheel delivers consistent stock removal and smooth finishing across contoured and flat surfaces. At 8 inches in diameter and 1 inch wide with a 1-inch center hole, it mounts to a compatible spindle arbor. The rated maximum of 4,700 RPM keeps operation within safe parameters for typical bench grinder and pedestal grinder setups. Metal fabricators, machinists, and maintenance technicians are the primary users of this wheel in production and repair environments.

This flap wheel is suited for deburring edges, blending weld seams, and preparing metal surfaces prior to coating or inspection. It performs on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in light manufacturing, fabrication shops, and maintenance facilities. The unmounted design requires a compatible spindle arbor with a 1-inch bore. It is sold individually and is appropriate for both production-line use and intermittent shop work where a consistent medium cut is needed.

Key Features

• Aluminum oxide abrasive for consistent cutting action on metal and hard surfaces
• Cloth backing provides flexibility and durability during flap wheel operation
• 80 grit medium grade suitable for blending, deburring, and light stock removal
• 4,700 maximum RPM rating for safe use on standard bench and pedestal grinders
• 1-inch center hole fits standard spindle arbor configurations
• No interleaf construction for direct abrasive contact and efficient material removal

Compatibility

Designed as an unmounted flap wheel requiring a separately sourced spindle arbor with a 1-inch bore, compatible with bench grinders and pedestal grinders rated to accept 8-inch diameter wheels at or below 4,700 RPM.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or fabricator familiar with abrasive wheel mounting procedures. Ensure the grinder is powered off and disconnected from its power source before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the machine spindle speed does not exceed the 4,700 RPM maximum rating marked on the wheel. Inspect the wheel for cracks or damage before each use and follow ANSI B7.1 safety standards for abrasive wheel handling and guarding.