Value Collection 516001 Polishing Buffing Wheel 3in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 516001 is a 1-ply unmounted polishing wheel designed for bench grinders, polishing lathes, and arbor-mounted buffing setups. At 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick, this soft-density wheel accepts a 1/2 inch arbor and is suited for light polishing and surface finishing work on metal, plastic, and similar materials. Its single-ply construction delivers a flexible, compliant buff face appropriate for final-stage polishing passes. Machinists, fabricators, and tool-and-die workers use this type of wheel to bring surfaces to a refined finish without aggressive material removal.

This polishing wheel fits standard bench-mounted or pedestal-mounted buffing motors and arbors with a 1/2 inch shaft. It is well-suited for small-part finishing in job shops, maintenance facilities, and production environments where a compact 3 inch wheel provides better control on detailed or contoured workpieces. The soft density makes it appropriate for color buffing and final polishing stages rather than cutting or aggressive stock removal.

Key Features

• 3 inch diameter provides compact, controlled buffing surface for small and detailed parts
• 1/2 inch arbor hole fits standard bench grinder and buffing motor shafts
• Soft wheel density suited for final-stage polishing and color buffing
• 1/2 inch wheel thickness delivers a firm-enough profile for consistent contact
• Single-ply construction allows flexible, conforming contact with workpiece surfaces
• Unmounted design — installs directly onto arbor without additional adapter hardware

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 1/2 inch arbor bench grinders, buffing lathes, and polishing motors commonly found in machine shops and maintenance facilities.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or qualified shop technician should mount and dress buffing wheels following applicable ANSI B11 and OSHA abrasive wheel safety guidelines. Power down and lock out the buffing motor before mounting or removing the wheel. Ensure the arbor nut is tightened securely and the wheel spins true before bringing it up to operating speed. Always inspect the wheel for damage before each use and never exceed the rated maximum RPM for the wheel diameter.