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48R499 - Replacement Screw Cap for 3-Inch Backing Pads

Packaging: 1 per each
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OVERVIEW

Keep Your 3-Inch Grinder Running Smoothly

There is nothing more frustrating than stopping a job because you dropped a mounting nut in a pile of shavings or stripped the threads on your grinder attachment. The Walter 48R499 Duplex Screw Cap is the exact replacement part you need to get your 3-inch grinder setup back in action. Designed specifically for Walter's 3-inch backing pads, this screw cap locks your sanding and grinding discs in place so you can attack welds and deburr edges with confidence.

When you are working with small diameter discs—like 3-inch Flexcut or sanding discs—the mounting hardware takes a beating. Heat, vibration, and constant tool changes can wear out the nut, making it hard to tighten or loosen. This replacement cap is built tough to handle the daily abuse of the fab shop. It threads on smoothly and holds tight, ensuring your wheel doesn't slip when you apply pressure. It’s a small part, but without it, your tool is useless.

Why You Need a Spare

Every welder knows that small parts have a habit of disappearing right when you need them most. Keeping a few 48R499 caps in your toolbox or supply cabinet means you never have to improvise with a washer and a random nut that doesn't fit right. Using the correct Walter cap ensures the disc sits flat and spins true, which gives you a better finish and makes the disc last longer. Don't risk your safety or your workpiece with mismatched hardware; stick with the genuine Walter part designed for the job.

Features for the Fabricator

  • Secure Hold: Keeps your 3-inch discs locked down tight, even at high RPMs.
  • Direct Fit: No guessing—fits your Walter 3-inch backing pad perfectly.
  • Tough Build: Made of steel to resist stripping and wear from frequent disc changes.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each
Product Type:Screw Cap, Mounting Nut
Compatible Diameter:3 Inch
Material:Steel
Application:Abrasive Disc Mounting
Compatible Brand/Model:Walter 3-Inch Backing Pads
Part Number:48R499

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Duplex Screw Cap (Replacement)

APPLICATIONS

  • Mounting 3-inch abrasive discs to backing pads
  • Securing Flexcut and Topcut discs for grinding
  • Replacement of worn or lost mounting nuts
  • General metal fabrication and finishing setups
  • Die grinder and angle grinder abrasive assemblies

FAQ

It is a replacement screw cap used to secure 3-inch abrasive discs to Walter backing pads.

It is designed specifically for Walter Surface Technologies' 3-inch backing pads.

Yes, the 48R499 is typically sold as a single unit (1 per each).

No, this screw cap is sized specifically for the 3-inch backing pad system.

It is manufactured from durable steel to withstand high torque and industrial use.

Over time, threads can strip or the head can wear down, compromising the safety and balance of your grinding wheel.

It is engineered for Walter pads. While threads might match some others, we recommend using it only with Walter systems for safety.

A screw cap is usually included when you buy a new backing pad, but this SKU is for purchasing the cap separately as a replacement.
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