Weiler 97716 Wire Wheel Adapter 2 to 1 Inch Arbor

Product Description

The WEILER 97716 is a metal wire wheel adapter designed to reduce a 2-inch arbor hole to a 1-inch arbor hole, allowing wire wheels with larger bore sizes to mount on smaller-spindle grinders and bench grinders. This type of adapter is a straightforward mechanical fitting used by metalworkers, fabricators, and maintenance technicians to expand tool compatibility without replacing wheels or equipment. At 0.18 pounds, it is a compact, single-piece metal component that installs quickly and requires no special tooling beyond standard wheel-mounting hardware.

This adapter is suited for shop environments where multiple grinder spindle sizes are in use and wheel inventory needs to be shared across equipment. It is commonly used on bench grinders, angle grinders, and pedestal grinders where a wire wheel was sourced with a 2-inch arbor hole but the spindle measures 1 inch. Fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and tool rooms are typical installation environments for this part.

Key Features

• Reduces original 2-inch arbor hole to a 1-inch adapted hole for cross-equipment wheel use
• Metal construction for durability under rotational load
• Lightweight at 0.18 pounds for easy handling and installation
• Single-piece design with no additional hardware required beyond standard wheel mounting
• Sold individually as a single unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style arbor adapter for wire wheels with a 2-inch bore, adapting them to fit grinder spindles with a 1-inch arbor diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified technician following the grinder or angle grinder manufacturer guidelines. Always power down and unplug or lockout the grinder before mounting or removing any wheel or adapter. Ensure the adapter is properly seated and the wheel retaining hardware is tightened to the grinder manufacturer specifications before resuming operation. Inspect the adapter and wheel for damage before each use.