The CGW 39920 flap wheel is a compact, straight-shank abrasive tool designed for precision material removal and finishing in tight or hard-to-reach areas. Built around a 1-1/2 inch diameter wheel with a 1/4 inch shank, the wheel uses 40-grit aluminum oxide—an abrasive material chosen for its balance of toughness and efficient cutting on a variety of metals and non-metal substrates. The flap arrangement around the shaft promotes consistent cutting action and extended life by providing fresh abrasive surfaces as it wears, which is particularly beneficial for tasks requiring steady performance over extended use.
Construction notes reflect common standards for small-diameter flap wheels: aluminum oxide grains bonded to a flexible backing and arranged as overlapping flaps in a fan-like pattern. This geometry helps maintain a stable contact surface, enabling controlled material removal with a relatively fine 40-grit finish suitable for deburring, blending, and light finishing operations. The wheel’s shape and shank size make it well-suited for machines or hand tools equipped to accept a 1/4 inch arbor, allowing operation in constrained spaces where larger wheels cannot reach.
Practical considerations include its compatibility with a range of materials encountered in facility maintenance, such as steel, stainless steel, iron, brass, aluminum, plastic, fiberglass, wood, and glass, offering versatility for many maintenance and fabrication tasks. Operators should select appropriate speeds and handling techniques to match the tool’s RPM rating of up to 25,000 rpm and the 40-grit finish goal. The package specifies individual wheels, with box quantities of 10, which influences stocking and replacement planning in shop environments.
Features:
- Aluminum oxide abrasive for durable cut and finish
- Flap configuration provides consistent cutting action
- 1-1/2 in diameter, 1 in width, 1/4 in shank for versatile use
- 40-grit for balanced material removal and finish
- Suitable for hard-to-reach areas
- High RPM capability up to 25,000
- Grain:
- Aluminum Oxide
- Dia:
- 1.5
- Thickness:
- 1
- Arbor/Shank Size:
- 1/4
- Grit:
- 40
- RPM:
- 25000
- Package Size:
- Each
- Box Quantity:
- 10
