Product Specification
6" X 3/4" X 5/8" BENCH GRINDER WIRE WHEEL - CARBON STEEL
For stationary cleaning, deburring, and general metal maintenance, the 6" x 3/4" x 5/8" Bench Grinder Wire Wheel - Carbon Steel turns a compatible bench grinder into an efficient cleaning station for steel parts, hardware, brackets, fabricated components, and other workpieces. Its crimped carbon steel wire provides flexible brushing action for rust, oxidation, deposits, and general surface contamination on compatible ferrous metals.
The crimped wire construction flexes as the workpiece is brought into the wheel, providing a more conformable and less aggressive cleaning action than a stiff knotted-wire brush. The 3/4" face width gives you a practical working surface for cleaning edges, faces, contours, and irregular parts while maintaining good control at a stationary machine.
This wheel measures 6" in diameter with a 5/8" arbor and has a published maximum speed of 6,000 RPM. Its 0.014" crimped carbon steel wire provides flexible cleaning action, with a maximum speed rating of 6,000 RPM.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Diameter |
6" |
| Face Width |
3/4" |
| Wire Material |
Carbon Steel |
| Wire Diameter |
0.014" |
| Wire Style |
Crimped |
| Arbor |
5/8" |
| Published Maximum RPM |
6,000 |
Features
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6" diameter for stationary bench-grinder cleaning
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3/4" face width provides a practical working surface for parts and edges
- Flexible crimped carbon steel wire for controlled cleaning
- More conformable and less aggressive than knotted-wire brushes
- Excellent for rust, oxidation, deposits, and general surface contamination
- Useful for stationary cleaning and light deburring
- Carbon steel wire for ferrous-metal applications
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5/8" arbor for compatible bench-grinder setups
- 6,000 RPM maximum rating
- Strong choice for fabrication, maintenance, repair, and general shop use
Applications & Performance
This bench-grinder wire wheel is designed for stationary cleaning and deburring of workpieces.
Common applications include:
- Rust removal
- Oxidation cleanup
- Surface contamination removal
- Light deburring
- Edge cleanup
- Cleaning fabricated steel parts
- Cleaning bolts and hardware
- Weld-area cleanup
- Cleaning brackets and small assemblies
- Maintenance and repair work
- General ferrous-metal surface preparation
Unlike a handheld wire wheel, the brush remains stationary on the grinder while the operator brings the workpiece to the rotating wire face. The 3/4" working width provides useful coverage for both flat surfaces and localized edges.
Use controlled pressure and allow the wire tips to do the cleaning.
Materials
Recommended for cleaning and surface preparation on compatible ferrous materials, including:
- Carbon steel
- Mild steel
- Structural steel
- Cast iron
- Wrought iron
- Other compatible ferrous metal surfaces
Keep carbon steel brushes dedicated to ferrous work when cross-contamination matters. For stainless-steel applications where iron contamination must be minimized, use a dedicated stainless steel wire brush.
Machine Compatibility
For stationary wire-brushing machines that accept a 6" wheel with a 3/4" working face and the correct arbor fit. The machine’s maximum shaft speed must not exceed 6,000 RPM or the marked wheel rating, whichever is lower.
Match the 5/8" arbor, total hub width, flanges, guard and work-rest range before installation. A smaller arbor cannot be enlarged with a reducing bushing; an arbor adapter does not increase a machine’s wheel capacity.
Safety Tips
- Verify the maximum RPM marked on the actual wheel before installation.
- Never operate the wire wheel above its marked maximum speed.
- Confirm the bench grinder accepts a 6" diameter, 3/4" wide wheel with a 5/8" arbor.
- Make sure the wheel is centered, fully seated, and securely clamped by the grinder flanges.
- Inspect the wheel before every use and replace it if damaged, excessively worn, loose, or distorted.
- Rotate the wheel by hand before startup to verify clearance.
- Maintain appropriate guards and work-rest settings according to the grinder manufacturer's instructions.
- Wear eye and face protection, hearing protection and respiratory protection as required. Keep loose clothing, jewelry and hair clear of the rotating wheel; follow the machine manual’s hand-protection requirements.
- Stand clear of the wheel's plane during initial startup.
- Use controlled pressure and do not force the workpiece into the wire wheel.
- Follow all operating and safety instructions for both the bench grinder and wire wheel.
