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08P510 - Walter Xcavator 5-Inch Heavy Duty Grinding Wheel Type 27

Packaging: 25 pc per Box
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OVERVIEW

Crush Through the Toughest Metals

When you have a mountain of weld seams to remove or a heavy bevel to grind on hard plate, you don't want a wheel that chatters and bounces. You want the Walter Xcavator. This 5-inch grinding wheel is built for one thing: aggressive stock removal. Known in the industry as the wheel that "eats" metal, the Xcavator allows you to lean into the work and strip away steel and stainless steel faster than standard abrasives, saving you valuable time on every job.

Grinding all day can take a toll on your wrists and arms. That's why Walter equipped this wheel with Comfort Max™ Technology. It’s a specialized hub design that absorbs vibration before it travels up the grinder handle. The result? You get a smoother ride, less fatigue at the end of the shift, and more control over your cuts. It’s not just about comfort; a smoother wheel means you can grind more accurately without fighting the tool.

The 08P510 Xcavator is tough enough to handle the hardest metals in your shop, including tungsten carbide and tempered steel. Whether you are shaping heavy machinery parts, removing deep cracks, or prepping pipe for welding, this Type 27 wheel delivers consistent power. Stop wasting time with wheels that glaze over—switch to the Xcavator and feel the difference in bite and speed.

Additional Information
Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Diameter:5"
Thickness:0.25"
Arbor In:7/8"
Used To Grind:Steel or Stainless
Grit:16
Wheel Type:Type 27
Grain Type:Zirconia Alumina
Technology:Comfort Max
Grade:ZA-16-P
Packaging Description:25 pc per Box
Arbor (in):7/8"

INCLUDED

  • 1x Xcavator Grinding Wheel (5" x 1/4" x 7/8")

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy weld removal on structural steel
  • Beveling and chamfering thick plates
  • Grinding hard alloys like tungsten carbide
  • Shaping quenched and tempered steel
  • General fabrication on stainless steel
  • Foundry snagging and gate removal

FAQ

The Xcavator is designed for steel and stainless steel, but it is also capable of grinding extremely hard metals like tungsten carbide and quenched or tempered steel.

Comfort Max Technology is a proprietary hub design by Walter that minimizes wheel vibration, providing better ergonomics and reducing operator fatigue.

This wheel features a ZA-16-P rating, meaning it uses a very coarse 16-grit Zirconia Alumina grain for maximum removal rates.

Yes, it has a 7/8" arbor which is the standard mount for most 5-inch angle grinders.

No, the Xcavator is an aggressive grinding wheel meant for heavy stock removal. For finishing, a flap disc or resin fiber disc would be more appropriate.

The wheel is 1/4 inch thick, which is standard for Type 27 grinding wheels intended for side loading and heavy grinding.

You would choose Xcavator if you need to remove a lot of material very quickly or if you are working on harder-than-average metals where standard wheels might fail.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet
Safety Data Sheet