Private Label - Aluminum Oxide Unitized Wheel - 500 Series, WHL 3X1/4X1/4 M A/O SD 521 UTZ PRIV LABEL 55512

Among the range of Standard Abrasives Unitized Wheels, the 500 Series stands out with its softest density. These wheels are available in medium and fine grades, making them suitable for a variety of tasks such as light-weight cleaning, blending, and finishing. Whether you need to clean surfaces before painting, remove rust discoloration from welds, or eliminate minor pits and scratches, the Standard Abrasives Aluminum Oxide Unitized Wheel 500 Series is up to the task. These wheels are also effective in removing lightweight resins or adhesives overspray and coating. They are particularly useful for polishing fillet areas on jet blades and soft metals before the coating process. Additionally, they can be used on softer metals for light deburring and edge radiusing. The conformability of these wheels makes them ideal for projects with strict tolerances as they respond to surface irregularities.

Unitized wheels are commonly used on die grinders. One of the advantages of unitized wheels is their bi-directional nature, allowing them to be mounted on a tool or pedestal grinder without considering the direction of the spindle rotation. This means that the Standard Abrasives Unitized Wheel can be used with a variety of tools, providing operators with more flexibility. Regardless of the direction in which the workpiece is fed through the machine, the wheel will be able to respond effectively. The stiffness of the unitized construction also enables operators to use thinner wheels to access awkward angles with grinding tools.

The Series 500 wheels are available in a range of diameters from 1-12 and require a unitized wheel mandrel (sold separately) for attachment to the tool. Quick change wheels are also available (sold separately).

Standard Abrasives Unitized Wheels are the perfect choice for tough deburring, cleaning, blending, and finishing applications. These wheels come in a wide range of densities and grades to suit different metals, the required level of aggressiveness, the shape of the part, and the desired finish. While they may be used for some of the same tasks as Standard Abrasives Buff and Blend products, they are designed with a stronger and denser construction to support more aggressive applications and achieve rapid material removal. Despite their stiffness, the non-woven nylon fibers of the wheel allow it to respond to surface irregularities while preserving the geometry of the piece, resulting in a consistent finish.

Unitized wheels are created by layering open web material that combines non-woven fiber strands and abrasive mineral with a tough resin bond. These layers of web are then cured and compressed together, providing the abrasive with increased toughness and durability to withstand repeated wear.

What sets these wheels apart is their durability, making them an excellent choice for edges. Regardless of the diameter or thickness of the wheel, it maintains its structural integrity, remaining stiff and long-lasting. Additionally, as the layers wear, the wheel can be dressed to maintain its shape.

Standard Abrasives Unitized Wheels are designed to be load-resistant, ensuring that you can continue cutting with fresh mineral. The gaps in the open web structure allow unwanted swarf to escape, reducing the amount of debris that clogs the abrasive. This allows the mineral to stay fresh, sharp, and deliver a consistent cut throughout the life of the product. As the fibers break down and fresh mineral is exposed, the likelihood of dull or blunt mineral smearing the surface is reduced, resulting in cleaner surfaces and less re-work. Furthermore, the load-resistant construction reduces manual fatigue that may occur from applying heavy pressure to a dull abrasive.

Standard Abrasives Unitized Wheels offer numerous benefits for heavy-duty jobs. With their versatility and durability, these wheels streamline deburring, cleaning, blending, and finishing applications, helping operators reduce the number of finishing steps, minimize costs, and achieve greater throughput.