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Walter Quick-Step FX 4.5 Inch Non-Woven Cleaning Disc

$46.92/ea $149.75/5 per each only $29.95/eaSave 36%

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OVERVIEW

Get Clean Metal Fast with the Walter FX Disc

Stop fighting with rusty bolts, stubborn gaskets, and layers of old paint. The Walter 07X845 Quick-Step FX Disc is your go-to solution for stripping surfaces down to bare metal quickly and safely. If you are tired of getting stuck with wire bristles from old brushes or accidentally gouging your workpiece with a grinding wheel when you just wanted to clean it, this disc is the answer. It is designed to eat through the junk on top of the metal—rust, scale, spray paint, and sealants—while leaving the metal itself smooth and ready for the next step.

This 4-1/2 inch disc is perfect for your angle grinder (equipped with a Quick-Step backing pad). It grabs onto the backing pad with a strong hook-and-loop connection, so you can slap it on and rip it off in seconds. Whether you are prepping a surface for a perfect weld, cleaning up an aluminum boat hull, or removing gasket material from an engine block, the FX disc handles it all. It doesn't clog up like sandpaper, even on aluminum, meaning you get more work done with a single disc.

Welders love the FX disc because it creates a perfect surface for welding without removing base metal. It leaves a clean, bright finish that helps ensure x-ray quality welds. Plus, it is way safer than a wire cup brush. No more pulling wires out of your apron or worrying about eye injuries from flying bristles. It’s tough, it’s fast, and it treats the metal right.

Why Welders Choose the FX Disc

  • Strips Fast: Rips through rust and paint instantly.
  • No Gouging: Cleans the surface without digging into the metal.
  • Aluminum Friendly: Won't gum up or clog when cleaning soft metals.
  • Wire Brush Killer: Safer and more effective than dangerous wire wheels.
Additional Information
Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Diameter:4.5" (4-5)
Used To Sand:Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Packaging Description:10 per box (10-per-box)
Product Type:Surface Cleaning Disc
Material:Non-Woven Abrasive
Applications:Paint removal, Rust removal, Scale removal, Gasket removal
Compatibility Notes:Requires Quick-Step backing pad

INCLUDED

  • One (1) 4-1/2" Quick-Step FX Surface Cleaning Disc

APPLICATIONS

  • Removing heavy rust and mill scale from structural steel
  • Stripping paint and coatings from metal surfaces
  • Cleaning weld seams before and after welding
  • Removing old gaskets and sealing compounds from engine components
  • Surface preparation on aluminum without clogging
  • General maintenance and cleaning in fabrication shops

FAQ

The Quick-Step system is Walter's proprietary hook-and-loop (Velcro-style) mounting system that allows for tool-free, rapid disc changes, reducing downtime.

Yes, the Quick-Step FX disc is designed to resist loading and clogging, making it excellent for use on soft metals like aluminum as well as steel and stainless steel.

Yes, you must use a Walter Quick-Step backing pad (sized 4-1/2 inches) to properly mount this disc to your angle grinder.

Absolutely. The non-woven construction eliminates the risk of flying wire bristles, which is a common safety hazard with traditional wire cup brushes and wheels.

The FX disc is designed primarily for surface conditioning and cleaning. It removes coatings, rust, and scale without significantly removing or gouging the base metal.

This is a 4-1/2 inch (115mm) diameter disc.

Yes, the Quick-Step FX is aggressive enough to effectively remove mill scale from hot-rolled steel.

The 07X845 is an 'Extra Coarse' grade non-woven disc, optimized for heavy cleaning and stripping applications.

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