Product Specification
5" STRINGER BEAD WIRE WHEEL - STAINLESS STEEL
For stainless welds, grooves, and tight joints that need aggressive cleaning without introducing carbon steel wire to the workpiece, the 5" Stringer Bead Wire Wheel - Stainless Steel concentrates its brushing action into a narrow working edge. Built with 0.020" stainless steel wire, it is designed for weld-pass cleaning, root-pass work, groove access, and other demanding areas where a broader wire wheel can be less precise.
The tightly twisted stringer-bead construction keeps the wire stiff and focused, helping it attack weld scale, oxidation, discoloration, residue, rust, and other stubborn deposits without unnecessarily brushing a wide area around the weld. That concentrated action makes it especially useful for stainless fabrication where both aggressive cleaning and controlled access matter.
Its larger 5" diameter provides more reach and coverage than smaller stringer wheels while preserving the narrow working profile that makes this brush effective in weld joints and grooves. A 5/8"-11 threaded arbor provides quick spin-on installation on compatible angle grinders, and the wheel carries a 12,500 RPM maximum rating for properly matched tools.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Diameter |
5" |
| Wire Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Wire Diameter |
0.020" |
| Wire Style |
Stringer Bead |
| Brush Type |
Wire Wheel |
| Arbor |
5/8"-11 Threaded |
| Maximum RPM |
12,500 |
Features
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Narrow stringer bead profile concentrates cleaning action into welds, grooves, and tight areas
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0.020" stainless steel wire is well suited to stainless fabrication where minimizing iron cross-contamination matters
- Twisted-wire construction maintains a stiff, focused working edge
- Excellent for weld-pass, root-pass, and groove cleaning
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5" diameter provides increased reach and coverage while retaining focused cleaning action
- Reaches narrow joints, seams, and corners more effectively than broader wire-wheel profiles
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5/8"-11 threaded arbor for quick spin-on installation
- 12,500 RPM maximum rating
- Built for stainless welding, fabrication, maintenance, and repair
Applications & Performance
Stringer bead wheels are designed for concentrated cleaning rather than broad surface brushing. Their narrow working edge directs the wire into weld joints, grooves, seams, and other confined areas where wider brushes may be less effective.
Common applications include:
- Cleaning between weld passes
- Root-pass and hot-pass cleaning
- Stainless weld bead cleanup
- Removing weld scale and residue
- Oxidation and heat-tint cleanup
- Cleaning narrow grooves and joints
- Rust and corrosion removal
- Edge and corner cleaning
- Surface preparation before welding
- Structural and fabrication maintenance
- Cleaning stainless fabricated assemblies
The larger 5" diameter gives the operator additional reach while maintaining the focused stringer-bead profile. Use controlled pressure and allow the wire tips to do the work rather than forcing the wheel into the joint.
Materials
Especially suited for:
- Stainless steel
- Stainless steel weldments
- Stainless fabricated components
- Other compatible metals where stainless wire brushing is appropriate
Keep this brush dedicated to stainless steel work when preventing cross-contamination is important. A stainless wire brush previously used on carbon steel can pick up iron contamination and transfer it back to a stainless workpiece.
Store stainless and carbon steel brushes separately for contamination-sensitive applications.
Machine Compatibility
Use this 5" wire wheel on a compatible angle grinder with a 5/8"-11 spindle, adequate brush capacity and a maximum speed no greater than 12,500 RPM. Match the actual hub seating and allow room for wire flare.
Compatible examples include:
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Milwaukee® 2880-20 — 4-1/2" / 5" angle grinder; 8,500 RPM.
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Milwaukee® 2881-20 — 4-1/2" / 5" angle grinder; 8,500 RPM.
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Makita® GA7021 — 7" angle grinder; 6,600 RPM.
Other machines may be compatible. Use the manufacturer-specified wire-brushing setup and guard, with secure hub engagement and adequate operating clearance. Other grinders meeting these requirements may also be suitable.
Safety Tips
- Never exceed the wheel's 12,500 RPM maximum speed.
- The wire wheel's rated RPM must meet or exceed the maximum operating speed of the power tool.
- Confirm the grinder is designed to safely accommodate a 5" wire wheel, not simply that it has a matching thread.
- Inspect the brush before every use and replace it if damaged, excessively worn, or improperly mounted.
- Confirm the 5/8"-11 threaded arbor is fully seated and secure before operation.
- Use the appropriate grinder guard and maintain adequate clearance around the rotating wire wheel.
- Wear proper PPE, including eye and face protection, hearing protection, gloves, appropriate clothing, and respiratory protection when required.
- Keep bystanders away from the work area and direction of rotation.
- Use controlled pressure to preserve the wheel's narrow, concentrated working edge.
- Allow the grinder to reach operating speed before contacting the workpiece.
- Keep stainless brushes dedicated to stainless work when cross-contamination matters.
- Follow all operating and safety instructions for both the power tool and wire wheel.
