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Walter FX Non-Woven Stainless Cleaning Cup Wheel 5-Inch

$39.36/ea $125.55/5 per each only $25.11/eaSave 36%

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OVERVIEW

Upgrade Your Weld Cleaning Process

For professional welders, the final appearance of a weld is just as important as its structural integrity. The Walter 5" FX Stainless Cup Wheel (SKU: 07X502) is the ultimate solution for cleaning up TIG and MIG welds on stainless steel and aluminum. If you are tired of dealing with the hazards of wire brushes—like flying bristles and inconsistent finishes—this non-woven cup wheel is the upgrade your shop needs. It is specifically designed to strip away heat tint, blueing, and oxidation instantly, leaving behind a smooth, professional-grade surface that is ready for passivation or final delivery.

The "Spin-On" hub is a game-changer for welders who switch between tools frequently. You can spin this wheel onto your 5-inch grinder in seconds, get the job done, and switch back to a cutting or grinding disc just as fast. The flexibility of the non-woven material allows the wheel to hug the contours of your workpiece, making it incredibly effective for cleaning fillet welds, corners, and curved surfaces where rigid wheels often struggle. It doesn't dig into the metal; instead, it floats over the surface, removing only the unwanted discoloration and contaminants.

Achieving a perfect #4 sanitary finish is often a requirement in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and architectural welding applications. This Walter FX wheel makes that process effortless. It blends the weld area seamlessly into the surrounding base metal, creating a uniform scratch pattern that looks great and meets industry standards. Plus, because it is guaranteed contaminant-free, you never have to worry about cross-contamination leading to rust spots down the road. It is the perfect finishing touch for your high-quality stainless fabrication projects.

Additional Information
Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Diameter:5"
Used To Grind:Stainless, Aluminum
Arbor In:5/8"-11
Packaging Description:1 per each
Product Type:Non-Woven Cup Wheel
Arbor Type:Spin-On
Finish Type:#4 Finish
Max RPM:10500
Application:Cleaning, Finishing

INCLUDED

  • 1x Walter 5" FX Stainless Cup Wheel (Spin-On)

APPLICATIONS

  • Removing heat tint and weld discoloration from stainless steel welds
  • Achieving a sanitary #4 finish on food and pharmaceutical equipment
  • Cleaning and finishing aluminum surfaces without clogging
  • Blending weld beads on irregular or curved surfaces
  • Surface preparation prior to painting or coating
  • General maintenance and cleaning of metal surfaces

FAQ

It is primarily used for cleaning and finishing stainless steel and aluminum surfaces, specifically for removing heat tint and achieving a #4 finish.

Yes, it fits standard 5-inch angle grinders with a 5/8"-11 spindle, thanks to its integrated Spin-On hub.

While it can physically be used on carbon steel, it is optimized for stainless steel and aluminum. Using it on carbon steel may reduce its life and cross-contaminate if used on stainless afterwards.

No, this is a finishing and cleaning wheel. It is designed to remove contaminants and discoloration without removing significant base material.

Yes, it eliminates the danger of flying wire bristles, which is a common safety hazard with wire cup brushes.

The maximum safe operating speed is typically 10,500 RPM, but always verify with the label on the actual product before use.

No, the Walter FX wheel is contaminant-free and will not introduce iron or sulfur that causes rust on stainless steel.
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