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Walter Enduro-Flex ALU 7-Inch Aluminum Grinding Flap Disc 40 Grit

$36.78/ea $229.90/10 per each only $22.99/eaSave 37%

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OVERVIEW

Stop Clogging Your Wheels on Aluminum

Every welder knows the frustration of grinding aluminum: you start with a fresh wheel, and within seconds, it's gummed up with soft metal, turning your grinder into a glorified polisher that generates more heat than sparks. The Walter Enduro-Flex ALU 7" Flap Disc is built to solve exactly that problem. If you are fabricating aluminum tanks, trailers, or boat hulls, this is the wheel you need in your arsenal.

This 40-grit flap disc eats through aluminum without loading up. It uses a special coating that keeps the aluminum from sticking to the grains, meaning the disc keeps cutting aggressively from the first pass to the last. It’s sized at 7 inches with a standard 7/8" arbor, perfect for your heavy-duty angle grinders when you need to remove welds or bevel edges quickly. The finish is smooth and consistent, saving you time on cleanup.

One of the best features is the trimmable backing. Usually, when the edge of a flap disc wears down, you have to toss it, even if there's plenty of abrasive left in the center. With this Walter disc, you can safely trim the plastic backing away against a piece of scrap metal, exposing fresh flaps and getting way more life out of a single disc. It saves you money and keeps you grinding longer without stopping to swap wheels.

Additional Information
Brand:Walter Surface Technologies
Diameter:7" (7)
Arbor (in):7/8"
Grit:40
Used To Grind:Aluminum
Product Type:Flap Disc
Grain Type:Zirconia Alumina
Backing Type:Trimmable Eco-Trim™
Contaminant Free:Yes (Fe, S, Cl < 0.1%)
Packaging Description:10 per each

INCLUDED

  • 1x Walter Enduro-Flex ALU 7" Flap Disc (40 Grit)

APPLICATIONS

  • Heavy stock removal on aluminum surfaces
  • Blending welds on aluminum structures
  • Edge chamfering and beveling
  • Surface finishing on non-ferrous metals
  • Marine and aerospace fabrication
  • Tank and trailer manufacturing

FAQ

The Enduro-Flex ALU features a special coating that prevents soft metals like aluminum from clogging (loading) the abrasive, ensuring consistent cutting performance.

The Eco-Trim backing is made of a special plastic that can be trimmed away as the abrasive flaps wear down, exposing fresh grain and extending the life of the disc by up to 3 times.

Yes, the disc is contaminant-free (Iron, Sulfur, Chlorine < 0.1%), making it safe for aerospace and marine aluminum where corrosion prevention is critical.

This specific SKU (15U704) is 40 Grit, designed for aggressive stock removal and heavy blending.

This disc is 7 inches in diameter with a 7/8" arbor, designed for large angle grinders.

While it can physically grind steel, it is optimized for aluminum. Using it on steel may wear the specialized coating prematurely. For steel, standard Enduro-Flex discs are recommended.

No, the plastic backing helps absorb vibration, making it more comfortable to use for long periods compared to stiff fiberglass backings.

Always check the physical label on the disc for the safety rating, but standard 7-inch flap discs are typically rated for around 8,600 RPM.

CATALOGUE & SPEC SHEETS

Safety Data Sheet