Surface Conditioning Wheels
TM
Convolute,
Unitized & Molded
Wheels
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Convolute / Molded Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 –12
Mineral and Density Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Convolute Wheel Diameters and Standard Core Sizes . . . . . 2
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Deburring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Polishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Finishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Blending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Scotch-Brite EXL, EX2, EX3 Deburring Wheels . . . . . . . . . . 7
Scotch-Brite Light Deburring Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Scotch-Brite SST Deburring Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Scotch-Brite SF Finishing and Deburring Wheel . . . . . . . . . 8
Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish / CPM Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Scotch-Brite Metal Finishing Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Scotch-Brite Multi-Finishing Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Scotch-Brite General Purpose Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip Rim Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Scotch-Brite Woodworking Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3M XR Metalworking Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unitized Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 19
Density and Mineral Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Deburring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Polishing,
Finishing and Blending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Scotch-Brite EXL Unitized Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Scotch-Brite Roloc EXL Unitized Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Scotch-Brite SST Unitized Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Unitized Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Scotch-Brite Metal Finishing Unitized Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 18
Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip
Unitized Wheel / Cup Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Scotch-Brite General Purpose Unitized Wheel . . . . . . . . . 19
Scotch-Brite Buff and Polish Unitized Wheel . . . . . . . . . . 19
Factors Affecting Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 2022
Product Surface Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recommended Operating Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lubricant–Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Product Hardness (Density) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Surface Speed Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maximum Operating Speeds (Convolute Wheels and
Unitized Wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Unitized Wheels with Dual Rating and Higher Maximum
Operating Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2324
Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mandrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Convolute and Unitized Equivalency Chart . . . . . . .25
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Wheels
Today, 3M develops wheels with new and advanced technology
while continuously improving its existing product line.
Customers choose Scotch-Brite surface conditioning wheels
because of their ease of use and consistent results. In addition,
to assist in increasing productivity, customers are supported by
dedicated Technical Service teams and 3M Innovation Centers
around the world.
Scotch-Brite Wheels
Can improve surfaces without signifi cantly changing the
shape or dimension of the workpiece.
Are well-suited for an array of cleaning, blending, deburring,
nishing and polishing applications.
Help prevent undercutting or gouging through their controlled
abrasive action.
Provide consistent, uniform fi nishes as fresh abrasives are
continually exposed to the work surface.
Run cool and resist loading due to their open web
construction, which reduces the risk of part discoloration and
warping, while extending the life of the wheel.
Factors to consider when choosing a
starting point for your application
• Composition of workpiece and material type
• Material hardness
• Desired results to be achieved
• Size and shape of the work piece (area to be conditioned)
• Part variability
Tool/machinery type, including speed capability
• Previous and possible subsequent abrasive steps
Selecting Convolute vs. Unitized
This choice will often be determined by the part confi guration,
wheel size availability, tool speed or other fi xed circumstances.
Convolute is a wrapped construction on a standard sized core
and the “fl at” of the web becomes the cutting tool. The wheels
are one directional, which is indicated by an arrow on the side of
the wheel and arrows printed in the core.
Unitized is a layered construction with a selection of center hole
sizes and no core. The “edge” of the web becomes the cutting
tool. The wheels are non-directional.
See Convolute and Unitized equivalency chart on page 25.
Basic Performance Differences
Scotch-Brite wheels, one of the most complete selections
of surface conditioning wheels, continue to raise the bar for
performance even after fi ve decades.
Construction Finish Density Size
Convolute
Wrapped
construction
on a standard
sized core.
One directional
Finer finish
(grade for grade)
Softer and more
conformable*
4"–24" dia.
1/2"–36" wide
Unitized
Layered
construction
with no core.
Non-directional.
More aggressive
and durable
(grade for grade)
Harder and less
conformable
1/2"–14" dia.
1/8"–1" wide
Exceptions depend on product type. Refer to the specific description page for availability.
* When comparing same density numbers
2
22
2
2
More
Aggressive
Harder
Less
Aggressive
Softer
Convolute / Molded Wheels
Scotch-Brite Convolute Wheel performance differences can be attributed to mineral (aggressiveness) and
density (hardness). The combination of these two characteristics and subtle variations determine if the wheel
will cut more aggressively or will be more durable and less conformable (See depiction below).
Convolute Wheel Diameters and Standard Core Sizes
Wheel Diameter 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24"
Standard Core Size 1" 1", 1-1/4" 3" 5" 5" 8" 10" 10" 12" 12"
Legend
CP Cut and Polish Wheel GP General Purpose Wheel SF SF Finishing and Deburring Wheel
CPM CPM Wheel LDW Light Deburring Wheel SST SST Deburring Wheel
CS Clean and Strip Rim Wheel MF Metal Finishing Wheel XR XR Metalworking Wheel
EXL EXL Deburring Wheel MU Multi-Finishing Wheel
* Numeric designators (8/9) represent mineral aggressiveness; not density.
** XR Wheel Grades: 2410 = 240/100 Grade Mineral; 1208 = 120/80 Grade Mineral; 805 = 80/50 Grade Mineral
*** XR Wheel Density: H = Hard
3
3
Deburring
Applications Starting Point
Alternatives:
More Aggressive Less Aggressive
Carbon Steels Deburr machined or
formed parts
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Deburr shear edges EX2 Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
EX2 Deburring Wheel,
8A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
Deburr keyways EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Stainless Steel,
Titanium
(Nickel Alloys)
Deburr turbine blades EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
SF Finishing and
Deburring Wheel,
11S-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Remove wire edges on
surgical instruments
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
SF Finishing and
Deburring Wheel,
8S-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Radius edges on
stamped parts
EX2 Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Deburr piston rings EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
EX2 Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
Aluminum, Copper,
Brass (Soft Metals)
Remove aluminum
flashing
EX2 Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
EX2 Deburring Wheel,
8A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Radius edges of
aluminum extrusions
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Deburr automotive or
appliance trim
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8A-medium (MED)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
Deburr brass medallions Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
General Purpose Wheel,
5A-very fine (VFN)
Other — Composites,
Plastics, Glass, etc.
Deburr plastic parts Light Deburring Wheel,
6S-fine (FIN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
General Purpose Wheel,
5A-very fine (VFN)
A= Aluminum Oxide S=Silicon Carbide
Convolute / Molded Wheels
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Deburring
HarderSofter
4
Convolute / Molded Wheels
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Polishing
Less
Aggressive
More
Aggressive
Polishing
Applications Starting Point
Alternatives:
More Aggressive Less Aggressive
Carbon Steels Centerless polishing of
hydraulic rods
Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Polish roller bearings EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
Polish hydraulic
rod spools
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-medium (MED)
Light Deburring Wheel,
6S-fine (FIN)
Polish molds
and dies
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
General Purpose Wheel,
6S-super fine (SFN)
Stainless Steel,
Titanium
(Nickel Alloys)
Final polish of
surgical instruments
EX2 Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Final polish on
orthopaedic implants
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8A-medium (MED)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
Polish turbine
engine components
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
Aluminum, Copper,
Brass (Soft Metals)
Pre-plating polish Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
General Purpose Wheel,
6S-very fine (VFN)
Polish brass
medallions
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
6S-fine (FIN)
Polish name plates Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
6S-fine (FIN)
Polish jewelry Light Deburring Wheel,
6S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Buff and Polish Wheel,*
soft density
Other — Composites,
Plastics, Glass, etc.
Polish bevel edges
of glass
General Purpose Wheel,
6A-very fine (VFN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
General Purpose Wheel,
6S-super fine (SFN)
A= Aluminum Oxide S=Silicon Carbide
*Buff and polish wheels are non-abrasive unitized wheels designed to work with compounds.
4
4
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ds
5A
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(FIN)
7A
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medium
(MED)
8S
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(
MED
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Wh
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6
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(
FIN
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Po
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7
S
-fine
(
FIN
)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S
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(
FIN
)
G
eneral Pur
p
ose Wheel,
6S
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(S
FN
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S
tainless
S
teel,
T
itanium
(
N
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s
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F
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EX
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D
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b
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Wh
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9
S-fine (FIN)
C
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7A
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di
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(MED)
EXL
D
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b
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Wh
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l
,
8S-fine (FIN
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F
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p
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9
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(
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EXL Deburrin
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8A
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(M
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L
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7S-fine
(
FIN
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P
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g
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EXL Deburring Wheel,
8
S
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(
FIN
)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9
S
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(
FIN
)
L
ight Deburring Wheel,
7
S
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(
FIN
)
Aluminum,
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B
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S
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Wh
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7S-fine (FIN)
EXL
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Wh
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,
9S-fine (FIN)
General Purpose Wheel,
6
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8
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(
FIN
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L
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6
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(
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7
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(
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8S
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(
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6S
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Convolute / Molded Wheels
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Finishing
Less
Aggressive
More
Aggressive
Finishing
Applications Starting Point
Alternatives:
More Aggressive Less Aggressive
Carbon Steels Pre-plating finish on
hand tools
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Decorative satin finish Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
Metal Finishing Wheel,
6A-coarse (CRS)
Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-fine (FIN)
Gun barrel finish Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-very fine (VFN)
Pre-plating finish EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
Stainless Steel,
Titanium
(Nickel Alloys)
#3 Finish Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-coarse (CRS)
Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-coarse (CRS)
Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
#4 Finish Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-medium (MED)
Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-fine (FIN)
Satin finish on cutlery Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-coarse (CRS)
Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-fine (FIN)
Pre-buff finish Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
General Purpose Wheel,
5A-very fine (VFN)
Aluminum, Copper,
Brass (Soft Metals)
Decorative finish for
builders hardware
Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-medium (MED)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
Final finish on aluminum Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-medium (MED)
Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-coarse (CRS)
Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-fine (FIN)
Pre-buff and
pre-plate finish
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
General Purpose Wheel,
5A-very fine (VFN)
Other — Composites,
Plastics, Glass, etc.
Satin finish on plastics Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-medium (MED)
Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
Light Deburring Wheel,
6S-fine (FIN)
A= Aluminum Oxide S=Silicon Carbide
5
hand
tools
9S
-
fine
(FIN)
7A
-
medium
(MED)
8S
-
fine
(FIN
)
D
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f
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Wh
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,
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)
M
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n
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s
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Wh
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,
6A-coarse (
C
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ng
Wh
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l
,
2
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rr
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C
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,
5A-
f
ine
(
FIN
)
C
ut and Polish Wheel
,
5A
-me
di
um
(MED)
C
ut and Polish Wheel
,
7
A-very
f
ine
(
VFN
)
P
re-plating finish EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S
-fine
(
FIN
)
C
ut and Polish Wheel,
5
A-
f
ine
(
FIN
)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S
-fine
(
FIN
)
S
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S
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Titanium
(N
i
ckel Allo
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,
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Wh
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,
5
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(
MED
)
M
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Wheel,
5A
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di
um
(M
ED
)
Multi-Finishin
g
Wheel,
2S-fine
(
FIN
)
S
atin finish on cutlery Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium
(
MED
)
M
etal Finishing Wheel,
5
A-coarse
(C
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6
Scotch-Brite Wheels for Blending
Convolute / Molded Wheels
Less
Aggressive
More
Aggressive
Blending
Applications Starting Point
Alternatives:
More Aggressive Less Aggressive
Carbon Steels Blend 80 grit scratch Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
CPM Wheel,
5A-coarse (CRS)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
Blend steel tubing prior
to plating
Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
CPM Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
Cut and Polish Wheel
5A-fine (FIN)
Blend compressor shafts Cut and Polish Wheel
7A-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Blend 60 grit scratch Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-coarse (CRS)
CPM Wheel,
9A-coarse (CRS)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
Stainless Steel,
Titanium
(Nickel Alloys)
Refine turbine blades SF Finishing and
Deburring Wheel,
8S-medium (MED)
Cut and Polish Wheel
5A-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Remove parting lines
on blades
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8A-medium (MED)
EXL Deburring Wheel,
8S-fine (FIN)
Blend surgical
instruments
EXL Deburring Wheel,
9S-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN),
Blend 100 grit scratch Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
Cut and Polish Wheel
7A-medium (MED)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
Aluminum, Copper,
Brass (Soft Metals)
Blend 120 grit scratch Cut and Polish Wheel,
5A-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-fine (FIN)
Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-fine (FIN)
Remove small
surface imperfections
Metal Finishing Wheel,
5A-medium (MED)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-medium (MED)
Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-fine (FIN)
Blend prior to plating Multi-Finishing Wheel,
2S-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel
5A-fine (FIN),
Light Deburring Wheel,
7S-fine (FIN)
Other — Composites,
Plastics, Glass, etc.
Mold flash removal Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-fine (FIN)
Cut and Polish Wheel,
7A-medium (MED)
Light Deburring Wheel,
6S-fine (FIN)
A= Aluminum Oxide S=Silicon Carbide
7
7
7
Scotch-Brite
EXL, EX2 and EX3 Deburring Wheels
The EXL convolute wheels are especially well suited for a broad
range of deburring and finishing needs and are designed for top
performance and value on a variety of applications. This wheel
family contains a unique resin system, which helps minimize
smearing. EXL wheels can demonstrate performance on
stainless steel, titanium, and high nickel alloys.
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
EXL Deburring
Wheel
8, 9 Silicon Carbide FIN
Hard8 Silicon Carbide MED
8 Aluminum Oxide MED
EX2 Deburring
Wheel
8, 9 Silicon Carbide FIN
Harder8 Silicon Carbide MED
8 Aluminum Oxide MED
EX3 Deburring
Wheel
8, 9 Silicon Carbide FIN
Hardest8 Silicon Carbide MED
8 Aluminum Oxide MED
Diameters: 4" minimum
24" maximum
Widths: 3/8"–36" in 4, 6, 8" diameters
1/2"–36" in 10, 12" diameters
3/4"–36" in 14"–24" diameters
Typical
Applications:
• Cutlery — deburring and edge radius
Turbine blades — blending, finishing, deburring
• Gun barrels — polishing
• Golf club heads — polishing, finishing
• General use deburring
Some additional sizes may be available by special request.
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
Light Deburring Wheel 6, 7, 8 Silicon Carbide FIN
Diameters: 4" minimum
24" maximum
Widths: 6 density 1/2"–36" in 4"–12" diameters
3/4"–36" in 12"–24" diameters
7, 8 density
3/8"–36" in 4, 6, 8" diameters
1/2"–36" in 10, 12" diameters
3/4"–36" in 14"–24" diameters
Typical
Applications:
• Deburring of fine threads
• Mold and die polishing
• Finishing prior to buffing
Conditioning surface prior to welding on soft metal
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
Convolute / Molded Wheels
Scotch-Brite
Light Deburring Wheel
The Light Deburring Wheel is designed to provide a clean and
economical system for removing fi ne burrs while providing a
highly polished fi nish. Used for fi ne deburring, polishing and
nishing because of their conformability, Light Deburring Wheels
will maintain critical tolerances while still providing a fi ne
polished fi nish.
See page 1 for convolute vs. unitized
8
8
Scotch-Brite
SST Deburring Wheel
Scotch-Brite
SF Finishing and Deburring Wheel
SST Deburring Wheels are designed for deburring on most
stainless steel, titanium and other demanding alloys. Burrs from
drilling, stamping, punching and other machining operations can
easily be removed with SST wheels.
Unlike some higher density products, SST wheels are somewhat
softer and more conformable, making them ideal for use on more
intricate shapes and contours.
SST wheels are used extensively in the aerospace industry for
deburring and fi nishing parts, and for fi nishing cast and threaded
products used in medical and surgical applications.
The SF Wheel is loaded with mineral that is smear resistant yet
durable when exposed to metal burrs. This results in a wheel
that delivers excellent fi nishes while still handling burrs. In some
applications, this wheel can handle three surface modifying
elements — combining fi nishing, deburring and blending into
one operation.
The SF wheel’s unique resin construction allows it to run
smooth and resist chunking while requiring less frequent
dressing. It is an excellent option when fi nish is critical on
deburring applications.
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
SF Finishing and
Deburring Wheel
8, 11 Silicon Carbide FIN
8, 11 Silicon Carbide MED
Diameters: 4" minimum
24" maximum
Widths: 3/8"–36" in 4, 6, 8" diameters
1/2"–36" in 10, 12" diameters
3/4"–36" in 14"–24" diameters
Typical
Applications:
• General deburring of machined and formed parts
• Deburring and finishing turbine blades
• Gun barrel polishing
• Golf club finishing
• Medical component deburring and finishing
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
SST Deburring Wheel 7 Aluminum Oxide FIN
8 Silicon Carbide FIN
Diameters: 4" minimum
24" maximum
Widths: 3/8"–36" in 4, 6, 8" diameters
1/2"–36" in 10, 12" diameters
3/4"–36" in 14"–24" diameters
Typical
Applications:
• Deburring and finishing turbine blades and vanes
• OD polishing roller bearings
• Polishing/blending of surgical instruments
• Deburring of aluminum die cast flashing
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
See page 1 for convolute vs. unitized
Convolute / Molded Wheels
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
Scotch-Brite
Cut and Polish / CPM Wheels
Cut and Polish / CPM Wheels are heavy duty wheels for more
aggressive blending and fi nishing. These long lasting wheels
perform well on tough blending and fi nishing applications such
as removing surface defects, coarse grindlines, blending forging
marks and machining mismatches while leaving a uniform
grain fi nish.
Cut and Polish / CPM Wheels are very similar but have subtle
variations. The CPM Wheel is slightly harder and more aggressive
in demanding applications.
Both wheels can demonstrate value in a variety of applications,
and are especially well suited for centerless fi nishing.
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
Cut and Polish Wheel 5 Aluminum Oxide FIN
7 Aluminum Oxide VFN, FIN, MED. CRS
CPM Wheel 5 Aluminum Oxide FIN, MED, CRS, XCS
7 Aluminum Oxide FIN, MED, CRS, XCS
9 Aluminum Oxide FIN, MED, CRS, XCS
Diameters: 4" minimum
24" maximum
Widths: 3/8"–36" in 4, 6, 8" diameters
1/2"–36" in 10, 12" diameters
3/4"–36" in 14"–24" diameters
Typical
Applications:
• Blending of abrasive grind lines
• Centerless finishing of machined parts
• Conditioning of machined compressor shafts
• Surface finishing of hand tools prior to plating
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
Scotch-Brite
Metal Finishing Wheel
Highly conformable Metal Finishing Wheels are designed to apply
uniform and consistent satin/antique fi nishes. They are used
effectively to blend and match #3 or #4 mill fi nishes on stainless
steel and to create brushed or satin fi nishes on cutlery.
On softer metals such as aluminum, copper and brass, they are
used to blend out minor surface imperfections and handling
marks while providing the desired decorative fi nish.
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
Metal Finishing Wheel 4, 5, 6 Aluminum Oxide CRS
4, 5, 6 Aluminum Oxide MED
Diameters: 4" minimum
18" maximum
Widths: 3/4"–36" 4 density in 4"–18" diameters
1/2"–36" 5, 6 density in 4"–2" diameters
3/4"–36" 5, 6 density in 14"–18" diameters
Typical
Applications:
• Stainless steel blending and finishing
• Finishing of aluminum molding
• Satin finishing of builders hardware
• Satin finishing of cutlery
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
See page 1 for convolute vs. unitized
Convolute / Molded Wheels
10
10
Scotch-Brite
Multi-Finishing Wheel
Scotch-Brite
General Purpose Wheel
Multi-Finishing Wheels are highly conformable, soft wheels that
create uniform and attractive fi nal fi nishes on ferrous and
non-ferrous metals. They are tough enough to fi nish edges and
welds and soft enough to apply a fi nal fi nish on large surfaces.
The load resistant open web construction of these wheels
removes surface contamination and dirt without re-depositing
contaminates onto the work piece. The Silicon Carbide mineral
contained in this wheel offers a unique bright surface that is
often desired by stainless steel fabricators.
General Purpose Wheels offer the greatest selection of grades,
densities and mineral types. They are an excellent starting point
when the application calls for fi ne fi nishing or cleaning.
Like all Scotch-Brite products they produce consistent results
and can be easier to use than buffs and compounds and other
nishing abrasives.
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
Multi-Finishing Wheel 2 Silicon Carbide FIN, MED, CRS
3 Silicon Carbide FIN, MED, CRS
4 Silicon Carbide FIN, MED, CRS
Diameters: 4" minimum
16" maximum
Widths: 1"–36" in 4"–16" diameters
Typical
Applications:
• Cleaning of composite parts
Final finish of aluminum extrusions and
stainless steel
• Finishing/blending
• Finishing hardware and cutlery
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
See page 1 for convolute vs. unitized
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
General Purpose Wheel 4, 5, 6 Aluminum Oxide VFN
4, 5, 6 Aluminum Oxide FIN
4, 5, 6 Aluminum Oxide MED
4, 5, 6 Silicon Carbide ULF
4, 5, 6 Silicon Carbide SFN
4, 5, 6 Silicon Carbide VFN
4, 5, 6 Silicon Carbide FIN
4, 5, 6 Silicon Carbide MED
Diameters: 4" minimum
24" maximum
Widths: 3/4"–24" 4 density in 4"–24" diameters
3/8"–24" 5, 6 density in 4, 6, 8" diameters
1/2"–24" 5, 6 density in 10, 12" diameters
1/2"–24" 5, 6 density in 10, 12" diameters
3/4"–24" 5, 6 density in 14"–24" diameters
Typical
Applications:
• Polishing jewelry prior to plating
• Selective polish on nameplates
• Polish bevel edge of furniture glass
• Light oxide removal
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
See page 1 for convolute vs. unitized
Convolute / Molded Wheels
11
11
11
1
Scotch-Brite
Clean and Strip Rim Wheel
An extra coarse open web in a layered construction makes this
Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip Rim Wheel a perfect choice for the
removal of rust, oxides and light scale. They can also show value
in applications requiring a bright, coarse-grain fi nish.
These wheels can be adapted to a broad range of applications
including bench grinders and automatic fi nishing equipment.
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
Clean and Strip
Rim Wheel 7 Silicon Carbide XCS
Diameters: 8" minimum
16" maximum
Widths: 1"–4" in 8"–16" diameters
Typical
Applications:
• Coarse grain finishing
• Centerless finishing
• Rust removal
• Light coating removal
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
Scotch-Brite
Woodworking Wheel
This wheel is a custom designed non-woven abrasive product
for use on white wood sanding. An advantage of this wheel is the
open construction and the use of garnet mineral, reducing the
potential for part burning. The Scotch-Brite Woodworking Wheel
may be used in its straight form or shaped to
various profi les.
Product Name Density Mineral Type Grade
Woodworking Wheel 5 Garnet MED
Diameters: 6" minimum
8" maximum
Widths: 3/4" minimum
36" maximum
Typical
Applications:
• Profile sanding
• Defuzzing
See pages 23–24 for recommended flanges/accessories.
Convolute / Molded Wheels