Value Collection PM-348-2 Cross Square Pad Mandrel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION PM-348-2 is a cross and square pad mandrel designed for use with abrasive pads and polishing accessories in precision grinding, finishing, and surface preparation applications. It features a 3-48 threaded connection and measures 2.5 inches in length with a shank diameter of 0.25 inches. The mandrel is intended to secure cross or square abrasive pads to rotary tools, die grinders, or drill chucks, allowing controlled surface work on metal, composite, and similar workpiece materials. Machinists, tool and die technicians, and maintenance professionals are the typical end users for this type of accessory.

This mandrel is suited for use in shop, maintenance, and light industrial environments where rotary tool accessories require a standardized threaded mount. It is appropriate for bench work, in-place repairs, and precision deburring or finishing tasks where cross or square pad abrasives are the preferred media. The 3-48 thread size is a fine-pitch specification common in small-diameter mandrel tooling used with rotary and pneumatic tools.

Key Features

• 3-48 threaded mount secures cross and square abrasive pads without slippage during operation
• 2.5-inch overall length provides reach for recessed or confined workpiece areas
• 0.25-inch shank diameter fits standard rotary tool and die grinder collets
• Compact single-piece construction with no separate fasteners to lose during tool changes
• Unit package quantity of 1 supports individual replacement and precise inventory management

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or spare mandrel for rotary tools and die grinders that accept a 0.25-inch shank and use 3-48 threaded cross or square pad abrasive accessories.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or maintenance technicians using standard collet tooling. Ensure the rotary tool or die grinder is fully powered off and unplugged before mounting or removing the mandrel. Thread the abrasive pad onto the 3-48 mandrel tip until snug before inserting the shank into the tool collet. Do not exceed the speed rating of the abrasive pad being used with this mandrel.