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    Sanding Flap Wheels with Shank

    Secure the shank into the collet or chuck of your tool. The flexible flaps reduce gouging while producing a uniform finish on flat and curved surfaces. As the flaps wear, new abrasive is exposed.
    For Smooth Finish
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Sanding Flap Wheels with Shank.
    180 Grit
    Each
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    For Use With
    1-9
    10-Up
    3/8"3/8"1/8"40,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A6240000000000
    5/8"5/8"1/8"37,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A54300000000
    5/8"3/4"1/8"37,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A62500000000
    3/4"3/16"1/8"35,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A62600000000
    3/4"3/8"1/8"35,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A54900000000
    3/4"1/2"1/8"35,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A62700000000
    3/4"5/8"1/8"35,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A55700000000
    3/4"3/4"1/8"35,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A62800000000
    1"5/8"1/4"30,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A91100000000
    1"1"1/4"30,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A67700000000
    1 3/16"1/8"1/8"30,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A56300000000
    1 3/16"3/16"1/8"30,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A56900000000
    1 3/16"1/4"1/4"25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A92500000000
    1 3/16"3/8"1/8"30,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A62900000000
    1 3/16"1/2"1/4"25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A67800000000
    1 3/8"5/8"1/4"30,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A91200000000
    1 1/2"1/2"1/4"25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A46400000000
    1 1/2"1"1/4"25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A67900000000
    2"1/2"1/4"25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A913000000000
    2"3/4"1/4"25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A681000000000
    2"1"1/4"25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A6820000000000
    2"1 1/2"1/4"25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A4510000000000
    2 1/2"1"1/4"20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A6830000000000
    2 1/2"1 1/2"1/4"20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A6880000000000
    3"1/2"1/4"20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A914000000000
    3"1"1/4"20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A6840000000000
    3"2"1/4"20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A9350000000000

    Flap Wheels for Internal Sanding

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Flap Wheels for Internal Sanding, 3 Flap Bundles.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Flap Wheels for Internal Sanding, 4 Flap Bundles.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Flap Wheels for Internal Sanding, 8 Flap Bundles.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheel Shanks.

    3 Flap Bundles

    4 Flap Bundles

    8 Flap Bundles

    Flap Wheel Shanks

    Polish, clean, and debur deep inside tubes and cylinders. Flaps adjust to the inside diameter of your workpiece and apply equal pressure to the interior walls for uniform finishes. These wheels require a shank (sold separately).
    Wheels
    Flap Wheel
    Shanks
    Flap
    For Workpiece
    ID
    No. of
    Bundles
    Lg.
    For Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    For Use With
    Grit
    Each
    Each
    For Smooth Finish
    5/8" to 1"31/2"1/4"25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A72000008240A3800000
    1" to 1 1/2"43/4"1/4"22,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A74000008240A4100000
    1 1/2" to 2"41 1/8"1/4"20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A76000008240A4100000
    2" to 2 1/2"81 1/8"1/4"16,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A78000008240A390000
    2 1/8" to 2 1/2"41 5/8"1/4"16,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A81000008240A4100000
    2 1/2" to 3"42 1/8"1/4"15,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A83000008240A4100000
    2 5/8" to 3"81 5/8"1/4"15,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A85000008240A390000
    3 1/8" to 4"42 5/8"1/4"10,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A87000008240A4100000
    3 1/8" to 4"82 1/8"1/4"10,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A89000008240A390000
    4 1/4" to 5 1/4"82 5/8"1/4"8,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A92000008240A390000
    5 1/4" to 5 7/8"83 1/8"1/4"8,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1808240A94000008240A390000
     
    Flap Wheel Shank Extensions

    Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Flap Wheels with Shank

    The abrasive‐embedded mesh construction gives you more control over sanding pressure, creating finer and more consistent finishes. The flaps reduce gouging while producing a uniform finish on flat and curved surfaces. As the flaps wear, new abrasive is exposed. Secure the shank into the collet or chuck of your tool.
    Cloth/Nylon Mesh Abrasive Backing
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Flap Wheels with Shank, Cloth/Nylon Mesh Abrasive Backing.
    Wheels with cloth/nylon mesh backing have alternating cloth and nylon mesh abrasive flaps that are more flexible and produce finer finishes than all-cloth flap sanding wheels.
    Medium Grade—Medium grade is for deburring and polishing.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Color
    Abrasive
    Material
    Cloth to Nylon
    Mesh Ratio
    For Use On
    For Use With
    Grit
    Each
    Medium Grade—For Smooth Finish
    2"1"1/4"12,000MaroonAluminum Oxide1:1Steel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs1804653A512000000
    2"1"1/4"12,000MaroonAluminum Oxide4:1Steel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs1804634A31200000
    2"1 1/2"1/4"12,000MaroonAluminum Oxide4:1Steel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs1804634A32200000
    3"1"1/4"12,000MaroonAluminum Oxide1:1Steel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs1804653A53200000
    3"1"1/4"12,000MaroonAluminum Oxide4:1Steel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs1804634A33200000
     

    Extra-Flexible Sanding Flap Wheels with Shank

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Extra-Flexible Sanding Flap Wheels with Shank.
    The flaps are slit into narrow strips to provide more flexibility than other flap wheels. These wheels reduce gouging while producing a uniform finish on flat and curved surfaces. As the flaps wear, new abrasive is exposed. Secure the shank into the collet or chuck of your tool.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    For Use With
    Grit
    Each
    For Smooth Finish
    2"1"1/4"20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs18047065A31000000
    2 1/2"1 1/2"1/4"18,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs18047065A3200000
    3"2"1/4"9,600Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs18047065A3300000
     

    Arbor-Mount Sanding Flap Wheels

    Fit these wheels over your tool’s arbor. The flexible flaps reduce gouging while producing a uniform finish on flat and curved surfaces. As the flaps wear, new abrasive is exposed.
    Unthreaded Arbor Hole—For Smooth Finish
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Arbor-Mount Sanding Flap Wheels, Unthreaded Arbor Hole.
    180 Grit
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    For Use With
    Each
    4"1"5/8"12,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodAngle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders4654A89000000
    5"1 1/2"5/8"12,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodAngle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders4654A8700000
    6"1/2"1"6,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodAngle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders4654A63600000
    6"1"1"6,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodAngle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders4654A3700000
    6"2"1"6,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodAngle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders4654A4300000
    6"3"1"6,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodAngle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders4654A24000000
    8"1"1"4,500Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodAngle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders4654A4700000
    8"2"1"4,500Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodAngle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders4654A62000000
    12"2"1 3/4"3,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodAngle Grinders, Bench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders4654A26000000
    Accessories for Flap Wheels

    Nylon Mesh Cushioned Flap Wheels for Flap Wheel Sanders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Nylon Mesh Cushioned Flap Wheels for Flap Wheel Sanders, Cloth/Nylon Mesh Abrasive Backing.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Nylon Mesh Cushioned Flap Wheels for Flap Wheel Sanders, Nylon Mesh Abrasive Backing.

    Cloth/Nylon Mesh

    Abrasive Backing

    Nylon Mesh Abrasive

    Backing

    The abrasive-embedded mesh construction gives you more control over sanding pressure, creating finer and more consistent finishes.
    Cloth/Nylon Mesh Abrasive Backing—Wheels with cloth/nylon mesh backing have alternating cloth and nylon mesh abrasive flaps that are more flexible and produce finer finishes than all-cloth flap wheels.
    Medium Grade—Medium grade is for deburring and polishing.
    Grit
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Color
    Abrasive
    Material
    Cloth to Nylon
    Mesh Ratio
    For Use On
    Each
    Cloth/Nylon Mesh Abrasive Backing
     
    Medium Grade—For Smooth Finish
    1804 1/8"2"1 3/4"5,700MaroonAluminum Oxide1:1Steel, Wood48015A104000000
    1804 1/8"4"1 3/4"5,700MaroonAluminum Oxide1:1Steel, Wood48015A4200000
    1804 1/8"6"1 3/4"5,700MaroonAluminum Oxide1:1Steel, Wood48015A10600000
     
    Nylon Mesh Abrasive Backing
     
    Medium Grade—For Smooth Finish
    1804 1/8"2"1 3/4"5,700MaroonAluminum OxideSteel, Wood48015A11300000
    1804 1/8"4"1 3/4"5,700MaroonAluminum OxideSteel, Wood48015A3100000
    1804 1/8"6"1 3/4"5,700MaroonAluminum OxideSteel, Wood48015A11700000
     

    Sanding Flap Wheels with Threaded Stud

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Sanding Flap Wheels with Threaded Stud.
    The threaded stud allows faster wheel changes but requires the use of an adapter (sold separately) in your tool. The flexible flaps reduce gouging while producing a uniform finish on flat and curved surfaces. As the flaps wear, new abrasive is exposed.
    For Smooth Finish
    180 Grit
    Each
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Thread
    Size
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    For Use With
    1-9
    10-Up
    1"5/8"1/4"-20
    30,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A5940000000000
    1"1"1/4"-20
    30,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A4100000000
    1 3/8"5/8"1/4"-20
    30,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A4200000000
    1 5/8"1/2"1/4"-20
    25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A81500000000
    1 5/8"1"1/4"-20
    25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A4300000000
    2"1/2"1/4"-20
    25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A44000000000
    2"3/4"1/4"-20
    25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A825000000000
    2"1"1/4"-20
    25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A450000000000
    2"1 1/2"1/4"-20
    25,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A4210000000000
    2 1/2"1/4"1/4"-20
    20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A83500000000
    2 1/2"3/8"1/4"-20
    20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A84500000000
    2 1/2"1/2"1/4"-20
    20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A46000000000
    2 1/2"1"1/4"-20
    20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A470000000000
    3"1/2"1/4"-20
    20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A480000000000
    3"1"1/4"-20
    20,000Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs4734A490000000000
    Accessories for Flap Wheels

    Nylon Mesh Cushioned Flap Wheels for Internal Sanding

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Nylon Mesh Cushioned Flap Wheels for Internal Sanding.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheel Shanks.

    Flap Wheel Shanks

    With alternating cloth and nylon mesh abrasive flaps, these wheels are more flexible and produce finer finishes than all-cloth flap wheels. Polish, clean, and debur deep inside tubes and cylinders. The flaps adjust to the inside diameter of your workpiece and apply equal pressure to the interior walls for uniform finishes. These wheels require a shank (sold separately).
    Medium Grade—Medium grade is for deburring and polishing.
    Wheels
    Flap Wheel
    Shanks
    Flap
    For Workpiece
    ID
    No. of
    Bundles
    Lg.
    For Shank
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Color
    Abrasive
    Material
    Cloth to Nylon
    Mesh Ratio
    For Use On
    For Use With
    Grit
    Each
    Each
    Medium Grade—For Smooth Finish
    1" to 1 1/2"43/4"1/4"22,000MaroonAluminum Oxide2:1Steel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1806335A130000008240A41000000
    1 1/2" to 2"41 1/8"1/4"20,000MaroonAluminum Oxide2:1Steel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1806335A15000008240A4100000
    2 1/2" to 3"42 1/8"1/4"15,000MaroonAluminum Oxide2:1Steel, WoodDrills, Grinders for Bits and Burs1806335A19000008240A4100000
     
    Flap Wheel Shank Extensions

    Flap Sanding Sleeves

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Sanding Sleeves. Flap Sanding Sleeves.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sanding Sleeves. Flap Sanding Sleeves.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sanding Sleeves. Flap Sanding Sleeves.
    Flexible flaps reduce gouging while producing a uniform finish on flat and curved surfaces. They provide more control than a standard sanding sleeve but are more aggressive than a traditional flap wheel. As the flaps wear, new abrasive is exposed. Sleeves require a drum (sold separately).
    Sleeves
    Sanding
    Sleeve Drums
    ID
    Lg.
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    For Use With
    Grit
    Each
    Each
    For Smooth Finish
    7/8"3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs1804597A2210000004597A31000000
    1 3/16"3/4"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs1804597A222000004597A3200000
    1 3/16"1 3/16"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs1804597A223000004597A3300000
    3"1 3/16"Aluminum OxideClothSteel, WoodGrinders for Bits and Burs1804597A225000004597A3500000
     

    Nylon Mesh Cushioned Arbor-Mount Sanding Flap Wheels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Nylon Mesh Cushioned Arbor-Mount Sanding Flap Wheels.
    With alternating cloth and nylon mesh abrasive flaps, these wheels are more flexible and produce finer finishes than all-cloth flap sanding wheels. The flaps reduce gouging while producing a uniform finish on flat and curved surfaces. As the flaps wear, new abrasive is exposed. These wheels fit over your tool’s arbor.
    Medium Grade—Medium grade is for deburring and polishing.
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Color
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    Cloth to Nylon
    Mesh Ratio
    For Use On
    For Use With
    Grit
    Each
    Medium Grade—For Smooth Finish
    3"2"3/8"12,000MaroonAluminum OxideCloth/Nylon Mesh4:1Steel, WoodBench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders1804634A714000000
    4"2"5/8"12,000MaroonAluminum OxideCloth/Nylon Mesh4:1Steel, WoodBench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders1804634A35200000
    6"1"1"6,000MaroonAluminum OxideCloth/Nylon Mesh4:1Steel, WoodBench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders1804634A36200000
    6"2"1"6,000MaroonAluminum OxideCloth/Nylon Mesh1:1Steel, WoodBench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders1804653A57200000
    6"2"1"6,000MaroonAluminum OxideCloth/Nylon Mesh4:1Steel, WoodBench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders1804634A372000000
    6"3"1"6,000MaroonAluminum OxideCloth/Nylon Mesh1:1Steel, WoodBench Grinders, Pedestal Grinders1804653A58200000
     
    Accessories for Flap Wheels

    Flap Wheels for Flap Wheel Sanders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flap Wheels. Flap Wheels for Flap Wheel Sanders.
    Grit
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Arbor Hole
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Abrasive
    Material
    Abrasive Backing
    Material
    For Use On
    Each
    For Smooth Finish
    1804 1/8"2"1 3/4"5,700Aluminum OxideClothSteel, Wood48015A18000000
     
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