CGW 38050 12" X 2" X 1-1/2" T1 A-60M 60-Grit Brown Aluminum Oxide Bench & Pedestal Grinding Wheel

The CGW 38050 is a bench and pedestal grinding wheel designed for general stock removal, sharpening, deburring, and shaping on a variety of metalworking tasks. It features a brown aluminum oxide grain, a 12-inch diameter with a 2-inch width and a 1-1/2-inch arbor shank, making it compatible with standard bench and pedestal grinders that accept this size and bore. The wheel is categorized as a Type 1, with a grit specification of 80 and a hardness grade of M, which together indicate a balance between cut rate and wheel life suitable for routine grinding and shaping operations on ferrous materials.

The wheel’s construction uses brown aluminum oxide, a common abrasive for general purpose grinding. This choice of grain is widely used for heavy-duty stock removal and rough shaping, while still providing a degree of tolerance for fine finish work depending on grinding parameters. The 80-grit surface is appropriate for aggressive material removal but will require appropriate feed rates and wheel dressing to maintain consistent performance. RPM compatibility is listed at 2220, which should be matched to the grinder’s rated speed to avoid safety and performance issues.

For choosing and using this wheel, ensure the grinder’s arbor size matches the 1-1/2 inch bore and that the wheel is correctly mounted with suitable flanges and guards. Confirm that the application involves ferrous metals or similar materials where brown aluminum oxide is effective, and select appropriate wheel hardness and grade for the specific workpiece and finishing requirements. Package-wise, this is sold as a single wheel, suitable for standard bench or pedestal grinder setups that support 12-inch diameter grinding wheels.

Features:

• General stock removal, sharpening, deburring, and shaping
• 12" diameter, 2" face width for versatile grinding
• Brown Aluminum Oxide grain, 80 grit for heavy-duty applications
• 1-1/2" arbor for compatible grinder mounts
• Type 1 wheel designed for bench and pedestal grinders
• Rated up to 2220 RPM for reliable performance
• Single-wheel packaging, straightforward replacement