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Walter HP 5-Inch Hubbed Grinding Wheel for Steel

$17.24/ea $109.40/10 per each only $10.94/eaSave 37%

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OVERVIEW

Grind Faster and Change Wheels Less Often

When you have a mountain of welds to grind, you need a wheel that eats steel for breakfast. The Walter HP (High Performance) 5-inch grinding wheel is built for welders who demand speed and durability. Unlike cheap generic wheels that bounce and chatter, the Walter HP digs in and removes metal smoothly and aggressively. Whether you are cleaning up a multi-pass fillet weld, prepping a bevel for deep penetration, or just deburring a fresh cut, this wheel helps you get the job done in record time.

Quick-Change Convenience

Stop wasting time hunting for your pin wrench. This wheel comes with a built-in 5/8-11 threaded hub. You simply spin it onto your grinder by hand and tighten it with a quick turn. When it's worn down, it spins right off. This feature alone can save significant time over the course of a week, keeping your arc time high and your downtime low.

Built for Comfort and Safety

Grinding is tough work, but your abrasives shouldn't make it harder. Walter engineers these wheels to run true and smooth, reducing the vibration that leaves your hands tingling at the end of the day. The 1/4-inch thickness gives you the confidence to lean into the work without fear of wheel failure. Upgrade your grinding game with the Walter HP and experience the difference a premium abrasive makes on your daily fabrication tasks.

Additional Information
Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Diameter:5"
Thickness:0.25"
Arbor (in):5/8"
Used To Grind:Steel
Packaging Description:25 per each
Wheel Type:Type 27 (Depressed Center)
Mounting Type:Spin-On Hub
Application:Heavy Grinding, Deburring, Weld Removal

INCLUDED

  • 1x Walter HP Grinding Wheel (5" x 1/4" x 5/8-11)

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy weld grinding and leveling on steel structures
  • Deburring flame-cut or sheared metal edges
  • Preparing bevels for welding
  • General fabrication and shaping of carbon steel
  • Removing spatter and surface imperfections

FAQ

The Walter HP (High Performance) series is specifically formulated for grinding steel. It offers aggressive removal rates on carbon steel and structural metals.

No, this wheel features a 5/8-11 threaded hub (Spin-On), allowing you to mount it directly to the grinder spindle without a separate flange nut or wrench.

No, this is a Type 27 grinding wheel with a 1/4-inch thickness. It is designed for face grinding and stock removal, not for cutting (slicing) through material. Use a Type 1 or Type 27 cut-off wheel for cutting applications.

This wheel is 5 inches in diameter and has a 5/8-11 threaded arbor hole.

While it can physically grind stainless, Walter offers specific wheels (like the HP XX or Allsteel) that are contaminant-free and better optimized for stainless steel to prevent contamination and heat buildup. The HP is best for mild steel.

Always check the label on the actual wheel, but standard 5-inch grinding wheels are typically rated for around 12,250 RPM. Ensure your grinder does not exceed the rating printed on the wheel.

Hubbed wheels reduce downtime by allowing tool-free changes. They also provide extra stability and ensure the wheel is perfectly centered every time.

Walter HP wheels typically utilize a coarse grit (often 24 grit) optimized for maximum stock removal speed rather than fine finishing.

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