- Abrasive Material: Ceramic/Zirconia Alumina
- Applicable Materials: Stainless Steel, Steel and Ferrous Metals
- Bond Type: Resin
- Connector Type: Arbor
- Country of Origin: US
- Manufacturer Name: Saint-Gobain
- Maximum Speed: 18000 rpm
- Specifications Met: ANSI Specified
- Wheel Type Number: Type 27
- Wheel Diameter: 3 in
- Wheel Thickness: 1/8 in
- Center Hole Size: 3/8 in
- Grade: Extra Coarse
- Grit: 24
Depressed center wheels may also be referred to as raised hub wheels or by their shape designation Type 27, 28 or 29, with Type 27 being the most popular. The depressed center design allows the flange/lock nut to recess within the wheel so that it can be used for various grinding and cutting applications. Depressed center wheels are designed to handle the most severe right angle grinding applications from heavy stock removal to rough blending. More recently, depressed center wheels have been designed for cut-off applications when the tool is proper designed with flanges and guards. While large right angle grinders (7 in & 9 in) have been around for many years, small or mini grinders that handle 4 in, 4-1/2 in and 5 in wheels have made this machine, and wheel category, the most popular in power tools.
- Application
- Item Features
- Standards
Cutting, Notching and Light Grinding
- Combination of patented SG (ceramic alumina) and NorZon (zirconia alumina) for 2 to 3 times better overall performance vs competitive high performance zirconia or ceramic wheels
- 1/8 in are designed to be used at a 90 deg angle for offhand cut-off, notching or cleaning pipes and weld beads
- Highest productivity, up to 10X the performance of aluminum oxide wheels, 50% or better cut rate than competitive zirconia wheels, easy on the operator and equipment
- Highest productivity and lowest total cost
- With quick-change hub for tool free wheel changes to increase productivity
- Long life - longest lasting
- Foundry snagger
- Designed to withstand the most aggressive foundry application
- Best option when the best combination of life, cut rate and lowest heat generation is primary concern and able to measure total cost
- Best option when longest possible life is primary concern, rough grinding conditions require wheel durability, using high cycle, high horsepower grinders and lower labor cost are key
- Noticeably longer life and faster cut rate versus competitive wheels
- Less pressure required for first cut
ANSI B7.1