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Walter Xcavator XX 9-Inch Ceramic Grinding Wheel

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OVERVIEW

Crush Heavy Grinding Jobs with Xcavator XX

When you have a mountain of weld metal to remove or a heavy bevel to cut on a thick plate, you don't want a wheel that fights you. You want the Walter Xcavator XX. This 9-inch beast is built for one thing: moving metal fast. If you are tired of leaning on your grinder and feeling the wheel bog down or glaze over, the Xcavator XX is the upgrade your toolkit needs. It uses advanced ceramic grain technology that actually stays sharp the more you push it. Instead of just rubbing against the metal and generating heat, these grains slice through steel and stainless steel like a hot knife through butter.

For professional welders and fabricators, time is money. The 08X900 wheel allows you to grind longer without stopping to change wheels, thanks to its incredible durability. But it's not just about lifespan; it's about comfort. Walter has engineered this wheel to run smoother with less vibration. When you are wielding a heavy 9-inch grinder all day, that reduction in vibration saves your hands and arms from fatigue, letting you keep your precision and control right up to the end of the shift. It's aggressive enough to hog out material quickly but smooth enough to give you control over the profile you are creating.

Worried about cross-contamination? Don't be. The Xcavator XX is guaranteed Fe-Free, meaning you can switch from structural steel to stainless jobs without worrying about rust bloom or failing an inspection due to iron contamination. Whether you are in a shipyard, a structural fab shop, or doing heavy equipment repair, this is the wheel you grab when the going gets tough. It bites hard, runs cool, and lasts long—everything a welder asks for in a grinding wheel.

Additional Information
Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Diameter:9"
Thickness:0.25"
Arbor In:7/8"
Used To Grind:Steel or Stainless
Item:Grinder
Grain Type:Ceramic
Wheel Type:Type 27
Max RPM:6600
Bond Type:Resinoid
Contaminant Free:Fe-Free (Iron, Sulfur, Chlorine < 0.1%)
Packaging Description:10 per each

INCLUDED

  • 1x Walter Xcavator XX Grinding Wheel (9" x 1/4" x 7/8")

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy weld seam removal on structural steel
  • Beveling thick plates for weld preparation
  • Chamfering hard metal edges
  • Grinding stainless steel tanks and vessels
  • Heavy deburring of flame-cut parts
  • Shipbuilding and heavy fabrication tasks
  • Removing scale and surface imperfections on hard alloys

FAQ

Ceramic grains are self-sharpening. As they wear, they fracture to reveal new sharp edges, allowing for a faster removal rate and cooler grinding compared to traditional aluminum oxide wheels.

Yes, the Xcavator XX is formulated as Fe-Free (Iron, Sulfur, and Chlorine free), ensuring it will not contaminate stainless steel or cause rust/corrosion issues.

This wheel fits standard 9-inch angle grinders with a 7/8-inch arbor. Ensure your grinder guard is in place and rated for the wheel's size.

No, this is a Type 27 depressed center grinding wheel with a 1/4-inch thickness. It is designed for grinding, not cutting. Use a zipcut or slicing wheel for cutting applications.

It is optimized for steel, stainless steel, and hard metals. It excels in heavy-duty applications on these materials.

A 9-inch wheel offers a larger surface area and higher tangential speed at the rim, making it ideal for large-scale material removal on heavy fabrication projects where speed is critical.

No, this is a bonded abrasive grinding wheel. It mounts directly to the grinder using the appropriate flange and nut; no backing pad is required.

Always check the label on the wheel itself, but standard 9-inch grinding wheels are typically rated for approximately 6,600 RPM.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Spec Sheet
Safety Data Sheet