3M Aluminium Oxide Flap Wheel, 60mm Diameter, P40 Grit

Introducing the 3M™ 339, this flap disc provides a versatile one disc system that features an impressive aluminium oxide abrasive. The 339 flap wheels are long-lasting and precision made to provide you with overall consistency and greater control over a number of critical tasks. They are excellent for cutting and polishing of metallic components and are a one-step system for grinding and blending. The 339 is a wheel with abrasiveis desinged to be mounted onto a spindle.

• Fast cutting aluminium oxide abrasive
• Flexible X-weight backing
• Spindle mounted
• Excellent cut and polish capabilities

Flap discs are a type of power tool accessory that can be used in conjunction with angle grinders to grind, blend and remove excess material, depending on what the task is that they are being used for. Flap discs are available in different grit sizes and each grit size will be more or less suitable for removing excess material from welds or removing rust, descaling, preparation of surfaces for painting or polishing and other surface finishing applications. They are most commonly used in:

• Building and construction industries
• Automotive engineering and manufacturing
• Ship and boat manufacturing
• Metal fabrication

While both discs can be used for wood and metal surfaces, flap discs are better suited for use with metal. Abrasive discs are better at removing material from a surface, but for grinding metal surfaces, flap disc presents a more durable and long-lasting solution. They even have some advantages over grinding wheels in that, while they may not remove metal as aggressively, they are slightly safer to use and produce less sparks.

Flat discs are designed to be used with hand-held equipment such as angle-grinders, to be moved over a surface or medium that needs to be sanded or polished. Flap wheels were originally designed to be used with a static machine such as a fixed buffing machine, where the medium is used against the belt. However, flap wheels can also be used on handheld rotary tools such as electric drills. A flap wheel strikes a surface in a less regular way that a flap disc, meaning there are less uniform scratches, which is desirable particularly for metal buffing and polishing. They also last longer than conventional discs as the flaps wear from the outside in, rather than consistently across a disc surface. Conventional flap discs, however, may present a more cost-effective solution for less specialized applications.

Flap discs should be stored flat, avoiding damp and frost or wide temperature variations.

What do the different grit sizes mean?

• P40 Grit – Useful when you need to remove heavy stock from a surface.
• P60 Grit – For when you need to remove stock from a surface, but will need to refine the finish.
• P80 Grit – This is for light stock removal and sharping only.

3M is a leading innovator of abrasive technologies, constantly evolving to provide ideal solutions to industrial and commercial applications. With 3M you can be assured of a wide selection of quality products.

Introducing the 3M abrasive wheel, designed with high-quality aluminium oxide grit in P40 size and a 60mm diametre. This flap wheel is ideal for polishing and finishing metallic components in automation, electronics, electrical, and mechanical industries.

• Constructed with X weight cloth for a conformable tool
• aluminium oxide mineral ensures uniform wear and excellent cut and polishing capacities
• Resin bond binder provides good mineral anchorage for a long product life
• High-speed wheel with a maximum safe speed of 12700 rpm
• Ideal for a variety of metals, including stainless steel and special alloys

• Polishing and finishing of metallic components
• Suitable for use with power tools
• Perfect for high-speed operations in automation and mechanical industries

Yes, the 3M abrasive wheel is perfect for polishing stainless steel components due to its aluminium oxide mineral construction.

Yes, the abrasive wheel is designed to fit perfectly on power tools with a 6mm shaft, ensuring compatibility.

Yes, the wheel is ideal for high-speed operations with a maximum safe speed of 12700 rpm, making it efficient and effective.

Yes, the flap wheel construction ensures a high-quality finish on various metallic components, showcasing its superior performance.