EXTRACUT Aluminum Oxide Flap Wheels versatile, cost-effective abrasive tools for general-purpose grinding, deburring, blending, and finishing on mild steel, aluminum, wood, and non-ferrous metals. The reliable aluminum oxide abrasive provides consistent performance across a wide range of applications, making these flap wheels the workhorse choice for job shops, maintenance departments, and fabrication facilities handling diverse materials.
Key Features
- Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) Abrasive — Time-proven aluminum oxide abrasive delivers dependable cutting action on mild steel, aluminum, wood, and most common workshop materials at an economical price point.
- Flexible Flap Design — Overlapping cloth flaps adapt to workpiece contours, reaching into corners, edges, and irregular shapes that rigid abrasives cannot access.
- Cooler Cutting Action — Open flap design allows air circulation that reduces heat buildup on the workpiece, preventing discoloration and thermal damage.
- Balanced Construction — Precision-balanced wheel assembly eliminates vibration at operating speeds, ensuring smooth finish quality.
- Quick Change Mounting — Multiple arbor options (straight bore, threaded, quick-change) fit most grinders, drills, and dedicated finishing machines.
- Economical Choice — Lower cost per wheel vs zirconia makes AlOx ideal for high-volume production where cost efficiency matters.
Applications
Mild steel fabrication (deburring, edge breaking, rust removal), aluminum extrusion finishing, wood shaping and sanding, non-ferrous metal (brass, copper) blending, plastic part flash removal, and general maintenance grinding across mixed-material environments.
Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Abrasive Type |
Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) |
| Backing |
A-Weight / X-Weight Cotton Cloth |
| Diameter |
Ø40mm – Ø180mm (1.5" – 7") |
| Width |
20mm – 40mm (0.75" – 1.5") |
| Arbor/Bore |
6mm / 10mm / M10 / 1/4" Shank |
| Grit Options |
60 / 80 / 120 / 180 / 240 |
| Max RPM |
8000 – 15,000 (size-dependent) |
| Surface Speed |
15 – 30 m/s recommended |
| Best For |
Mild Steel, Aluminum, Wood, Non-Ferrous |
| Cost Position |
Economical / High-Volume Workhorse |