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SKU 7100030184
Legacy SKU 60440240434
UPC 00051141287188
Catalog Number 28718
Product Number 28718

The 3M Rubber Slotted Expander Wheel utilizes centrifugal force to grip abrasive belts while grinding. Use this wheel on a 3M Inline Sander or 3M Match & Finish Tool. It comes in three diameters and two center hole diameters.

  • Use 3M™ Wheel Adapter Kit to mount on 3M™ Inline Sander or 3M™ Match & Finish Tool
  • Soft 25-durometer rubber helps to create a fine finish
  • Radiused edges reduce transition lines
  • Uses centrifugal force to grip the abrasive belt
  • More consistent performance than pneumatic wheels
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Diameter 5 in 127 mm
Center Hole Diameter 1 in 25.4 mm
Shipping Dimensions
Weight 2.68743 lb
Length 6.29921 in
Width 6.29921 in
Height 4.56693 in
Color Black
Maximum Speed 3,500 rpm

PRODUCT FAQ

  1. What is the size of the 3M™ Rubber Slotted Expander Wheel 28718?

    The size of this product is 5 in x 3-1/2 in with a 1 in Arbor Hole.

  2. How many items are included within a case of this product?

    Each case includes one item only.

  3. . Is the material used to construct this product suitable for heavy-duty usage?

    . Yes, it’s designed specifically for tough jobs and gives maximum results on metal surfaces.

  4. . What is the main function of an expander wheel and how does it work?

    . An expander wheel helps to widen, clean or polish materials through its slotted design that allows flexibility while rotating on a specific axis point during use, helping you achieve your desired finish.

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3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use.  Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice.  Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage.  For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert.
Soft Conformable Rubber, Radiused Edges

The 3M™ Rubber Slotted Expander Wheel is a versatile tool that can be mounted on a 3M™ Inline Sander or 3M™ Match & Finish Tools using a 3M™ Wheel Adapter Kit. This expander wheel is made of soft 25-durometer rubber that makes it conformable for applications like stainless steel finishing. The radiused edges of the wheel reduce transition lines as the tool makes passes across the work surface.

Centrifugal Force Is More Secure

The 3M™ Rubber Slotted Expander Wheel uses centrifugal force to grip the belt, which is more efficient and consistent than conventional pneumatic wheels or tires that rely upon the amount of air pressure they are filled with. This feature makes the expander wheel more secure and reliable.

The 3M™ Rubber Slotted Expander Wheel comes in three diameters of 3, 3.4, or 5 inches. The smaller diameter tends to obtain a tighter grade pattern and gets into tighter spaces.

Recommended Applications

The 3M™ Rubber Slotted Expander Wheel is ideal for finishing stainless steel when mounted to a 3M™ Inline Sander or 3M™ Match & Finish Tool. To finish stainless steel, follow a 2-step process with or without a weld:

  • Use the coated abrasive belt 777F, 120 grit, to set the grain and remove defects using the 3M™ Inline Sander (28339) at 3,500 rpm.
  • Use the Scotch-Brite™ Surface Conditioning Belt, A Med, to blend the surface to a #4 finish.
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