Canadian owned and operated
There are few things more annoying in a fabrication shop than a tool that goes down in the middle of a job. If you are struggling to change the wheel on your Walter grinder because the lock button is spinning freely or has snapped off, you need the Walter 48C118 Spindle Lock Button. This is the specific replacement part you need to fix the locking mechanism so you can swap out your grinding discs, cut-off wheels, and flap discs without wrestling with the machine.
We know that in the real world, tools take a beating. Grinders get dropped, tossed in gang boxes, and covered in grit. Sometimes, if a button is pressed while the tool is still winding down (a common mistake), the internal pin can shear off. When that happens, you are stuck with whatever wheel is currently on the machine. This genuine Walter replacement part is the fix. It is not a cheap knock-off that you have to file down to fit; it drops right into the gear housing just like the original one did when the tool was new.
Safety is a huge factor here too. Trying to change a wheel using channel locks or jamming a screwdriver into the guard to hold the spindle is a recipe for busted knuckles or a damaged tool. By replacing the broken button with the 48C118, you restore the safe, positive 'click' that locks the shaft solid. This lets you crank down on the nut and know for sure that your wheel isn't going to fly off when you pull the trigger.
Don't let a small plastic and metal part slow down your production. Keep your Walter grinder running like a beast with the right parts. This button is built tough to handle the heat and abuse of professional welding and grinding work. Swap it out, lock it down, and get back to making sparks.
| Additional Information |
|---|
| Packaging Description:1 per each |
| Product Type:Replacement Part |
| Part Type:Spindle Lock Button |
| Compatible Brand:Walter Surface Technologies |
