3M 01987 General Purpose Cut-Off Wheel, 3 in x 0.04 in x 3/8 in, Aluminum Oxide Abrasive, 50-Pack
- 3M General Purpose Cut-off Wheel is a durable, fast-cutting wheel useful for cutting autobody sheet metal, frame rails, exhaust pipes, clamps, and rusted bolts. Aluminum oxide grains are bonded together into a rigid wheel that cuts fast and can be used again and again. Designed for use on utility type cut-off tools.
- Features
- Rigid, reinforced resin-bonded wheel provides excellent durability
- Versatile wheel is suitable for cutting a wide variety of materials
- Tough aluminum oxide grains cut fast to enhance productivity
- Easy attachment to the appropriate cut-off tool with hub and retainer nut providing a simple and quick replacement of worn discs
- Wheel must have a maximum operating speed greater than or equal to the maximum speed of the power tool used
- MUST BE USED WITH ANSI-APPROVED FLANGES FOR TYPE 1 CUT-OFF WHEELS AND A WHEEL GUARD THAT FITS THE SIZE OF THE CUT-OFF WHEEL
- Specifications
- Abrasive Material: Aluminum Oxide
- Applications: Cutting, Grinding, Sectioning
- Attachment Type: Hub & Retainer Nut
- Brand: 3M
- Center Hole Diameter (Imperial): 0.375 in
- Center Hole Diameter (Metric): 9.53 mm
- Color Family: Black
- Maximum Speed: 100 m/s
- Overall Diameter (Imperial): 3 in
- Overall Diameter (Metric): 76.2 mm
- Overall Thickness (Imperial): 0.04 in, 0.062 in
- Overall Thickness (Metric): 1.016 mm, 1.587 mm
- Performance Level: Good
- Product Color: Black
- Product Form: Cut-Off Wheel
- Sanding Method: Machine
- Sanding Surface: Metal
- Sanding Type: Dry
- Substrates: Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Cast Iron, Chromium, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Zinc
- Wheel Type: T1
- UPC #: 00051131019874, 3M Catalog #: 1987, 3M Stock #: 7100229882, Previous 3M Stock #: 60455109870, Catalog #: 01987
- The 3M 01987 can also be referred to as cut-off wheel, T1 type wheel, auto-body cut-off, metal cutting wheel, 3 in aluminum oxide wheel.
3M manufactures the 01987 General Purpose Cut-Off Wheel as a tough, reliable cutting solution—featuring fast-cutting aluminum oxide abrasive and rugged construction for demanding automotive and metal-fabrication tasks.
Q: What materials can the 01987 wheel cut through effectively?
A: It is engineered to cut through auto-body sheet metal, frame rails, exhaust pipes, clamps, and rusted bolts with speed and precision using its tough aluminum oxide grains.
Q: How is the wheel attached and replaced?
A: The wheel mounts via a hub and retainer nut system, allowing fast and safe replacement without needing arresting tools.
Q: What are the wheel’s size and maximum operating speed specifications?
A: The wheel measures 3 in in diameter, 1/32 in thick, fits a 3/8 in arbor, and can operate safely at speeds up to approximately 25,000 RPM (100 m/s).
