The 3" x 2" interleaf flap wheel combines alternating aluminum oxide abrasive cloth and non-woven surface conditioning flaps in a single wheel, allowing it to sand and condition the surface at the same time. Its wide 2" face provides greater abrasive contact for faster coverage while still delivering the blending and refinement benefits of an interleaf construction.
This size is especially useful on broader surfaces where both material removal and surface finishing are needed in one step. Available in Coarse, Medium, and Fine configurations, each grade pairs a specific aluminum oxide cloth grit with surface conditioning material. The integrated 1/4" shank mounts directly into compatible straight die grinders and rotary drills.
Wide 2" face provides increased surface coverage with each pass
Alternating abrasive cloth and non-woven flaps combine sanding and surface conditioning in one wheel
Aluminum oxide cloth flaps provide material removal while surface conditioning flaps blend and refine
Flexible construction conforms to curved, contoured, and irregular surfaces
Helps reduce the need to switch between separate sanding and conditioning products
Three grade combinations provide different levels of cut and surface refinement
Integrated 1/4" shank mounts directly into compatible straight die grinders and rotary drills
Materials & Applications
Best For
Blending and smoothing broader surfaces
Light to moderate deburring
Removing rust, oxidation, and surface imperfections
Cleaning and blending weld areas
Refining scratches and tool marks
Surface preparation before coating or finishing
Finishing pipes, cylinders, curves, contours, and profiles
Applications requiring both material removal and surface conditioning in one step
Materials
Ferrous Metals: Cast iron, steel, stainless steel, wrought iron
Non-Ferrous Metals: Copper, titanium, nickel
Other Materials: Fiberglass, plastic, hard rubber, wood, stone
Machine Compatibility
Designed for use with compatible:
Straight die grinders
Rotary drills
The tool must accept and securely retain a 1/4” shank, provide clearance for the wheel diameter and face width, and have a controllable no-load speed at or below the flap wheel’s marked maximum RPM. Follow both the wheel and tool manufacturer instructions
For a ready-to-use option, pair these flap wheels with the Benchmark Abrasives straight pneumatic die grinder:
Tips for Better Flap Wheel Performance
Let the abrasive do the work rather than applying excessive pressure.
Choose Coarse / 60 when more material removal and initial surface conditioning are required.
Use Medium / 80 for general-purpose blending, deburring, and surface preparation.
Move to Fine / 180 when refining scratches and working toward a smoother finish.
Keep the wider face in controlled contact with the workpiece for even blending.
Test the selected grade on the workpiece when final appearance is important.
The 3" x 2" interleaf flap wheel combines alternating aluminum oxide abrasive cloth and non-woven surface conditioning flaps in a single wheel, allowing it to sand and condition the surface at the same time. Its wide 2" face provides greater abrasive contact for faster coverage while still delivering the blending and refinement benefits of an interleaf construction.
This size is especially useful on broader surfaces where both material removal and surface finishing are needed in one step. Available in Coarse, Medium, and Fine configurations, each grade pairs a specific aluminum oxide cloth grit with surface conditioning material. The integrated 1/4" shank mounts directly into compatible straight die grinders and rotary drills.
Wide 2" face provides increased surface coverage with each pass
Alternating abrasive cloth and non-woven flaps combine sanding and surface conditioning in one wheel
Aluminum oxide cloth flaps provide material removal while surface conditioning flaps blend and refine
Flexible construction conforms to curved, contoured, and irregular surfaces
Helps reduce the need to switch between separate sanding and conditioning products
Three grade combinations provide different levels of cut and surface refinement
Integrated 1/4" shank mounts directly into compatible straight die grinders and rotary drills
Materials & Applications
Best For
Blending and smoothing broader surfaces
Light to moderate deburring
Removing rust, oxidation, and surface imperfections
Cleaning and blending weld areas
Refining scratches and tool marks
Surface preparation before coating or finishing
Finishing pipes, cylinders, curves, contours, and profiles
Applications requiring both material removal and surface conditioning in one step
Materials
Ferrous Metals: Cast iron, steel, stainless steel, wrought iron
Non-Ferrous Metals: Copper, titanium, nickel
Other Materials: Fiberglass, plastic, hard rubber, wood, stone
Machine Compatibility
Designed for use with compatible:
Straight die grinders
Rotary drills
The tool must accept and securely retain a 1/4” shank, provide clearance for the wheel diameter and face width, and have a controllable no-load speed at or below the flap wheel’s marked maximum RPM. Follow both the wheel and tool manufacturer instructions
For a ready-to-use option, pair these flap wheels with the Benchmark Abrasives straight pneumatic die grinder:
Tips for Better Flap Wheel Performance
Let the abrasive do the work rather than applying excessive pressure.
Choose Coarse / 60 when more material removal and initial surface conditioning are required.
Use Medium / 80 for general-purpose blending, deburring, and surface preparation.
Move to Fine / 180 when refining scratches and working toward a smoother finish.
Keep the wider face in controlled contact with the workpiece for even blending.
Test the selected grade on the workpiece when final appearance is important.
Never exceed the wheel's marked 10,000 RPM maximum speed.
Make sure the power tool, chuck, or collet is rated for the wheel size and operating speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
An interleaf flap wheel alternates coated abrasive cloth with non-woven surface conditioning material. The abrasive cloth sands and removes material while the non-woven flaps simultaneously blend and refine the surface.
A standard aluminum oxide or zirconia flap wheel focuses primarily on sanding and material removal. An interleaf wheel combines cutting and surface conditioning, making it useful when you want to remove imperfections while also blending the resulting scratch pattern.
A surface conditioning flap wheel uses only non-woven material and is primarily intended for cleaning, blending, light deburring, and finish refinement. An interleaf wheel adds aluminum oxide abrasive cloth between the non-woven flaps, giving it more cutting ability.
The first term identifies the surface conditioning grade, while the number identifies the aluminum oxide cloth grit used in the wheel. For example, Medium / 80 combines Medium surface conditioning material with 80 grit aluminum oxide cloth.
Choose Coarse / 60 for stronger material removal and initial conditioning, Medium / 80 for general blending and surface preparation, and Fine / 180 for finer blending and surface refinement. Refer to the Which Grade Should I Use? chart above for a quick selection guide.
Not necessarily. The cloth grit identifies only the coated-abrasive portion of the interleaf wheel. Because non-woven surface conditioning flaps are working at the same time, the cutting action and resulting surface finish differ from a conventional flap wheel using that grit alone.
The 2" face width provides a wider sanding path and more abrasive contact, making it better suited for broader surfaces and faster coverage. The 1" face width offers more access and control in narrower areas.
No. The tool must securely accept a 1/4” shank, provide clearance for the wheel diameter and face width, and have a controllable no-load speed at or below the wheel’s marked maximum RPM. Follow both manufacturers’ instructions; shank fit alone does not establish compatibility.
This shaft-mounted flap wheel is intended for compatible straight die grinders and rotary drills. It is not designed for mounting directly onto a standard angle grinder arbor.
No. These interleaf flap wheels are designed for dry use only.
No. 10,000 RPM is the wheel's maximum allowable speed, not a recommended operating speed. The power tool's no-load speed must not exceed the wheel's marked maximum RPM, and use must follow both manufacturers' instructions.
No. This product is sold as a 10-pack.
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