Grit: 120
Type: Medium Coarse Flap
Width: 100mm
Diameter: Ø120mm
Arbor: Ø19mm Double Key
Max RPM: 6000
This 120 Grit Flap Grinding Wheel (120mm x 100mm) is a precision-engineered finishing tool designed for users who require a refined, satin finish on metal surfaces. Utilizing high-quality abrasive cloth flaps in a dense radial arrangement, this wheel excels at blending surfaces and removing minor imperfections without gouging the base material. It provides a smooth, controlled cut that is far more forgiving than coarser grinding wheels.
The 120-grit profile is the industry standard for light deburring and pre-polishing. It offers a sophisticated touch that prepares stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys for their final coating or a high-luster mirror finish. By bridging the gap between heavy stock removal and final polishing, this wheel ensures a uniform scratch pattern that professional fabricators demand.
Measuring 120mm in diameter with a substantial 100mm width, this wheel provides a large contact patch that makes short work of expansive panels or long square tubing. When paired with a linear grinder or burnishing machine, the wide face ensures a perfectly straight grain pattern, effectively eliminating the unsightly 'swirl marks' often left by traditional handheld disc grinders.
Durability and temperature control are central to the wheel's performance. The ventilated flap construction promotes constant airflow during rotation, which keeps the workpiece cool and prevents heat-induced discoloration or warping. This is particularly critical when working on thin-gauge stainless steel where thermal management is a top priority.
As the outer edges of the flaps wear down, fresh abrasive grain is continuously exposed, ensuring the cutting speed remains consistent throughout the life of the tool. This self-renewing feature, combined with a standard 19mm keyed bore, makes it a reliable, 'plug-and-play' solution for high-volume metal fabrication, architectural finishing, and decorative metalwork.
Application:
- Used for medium grinding, weld blending, edge smoothing, and surface preparation prior to coating or painting.
