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Flap Wheels

PFERD » Coated & Non-Woven Abrasives » Flap Wheels

PFERD flap wheels are designed for grinding flat or irregular surfaces. Because of their softness and flexibility, the coated abrasive laminae adapt easily to the work piece.

Fields of Application: Good finish of flat, concave and convex surfaces. Internal grinding of stainless steel containers. For steel and non-ferrous metals.

PFERD flap wheels are produced with high quality coated material and high flap count to provide very high removal rates and extra long service life.

Flap Wheels for Angle Grinders

Fabrication Shop Operators using angle grinders can now benefit from PFERD flap wheel performance without the need to switch power tools. New PFERD 5/8-11 Quick Change Flap Wheels mount directly on right angle grinders. They are genuine problem solvers, providing versatility and excellent service life, stock removal and may be used to achieve a variety of surface finishes based on grit and speed selection.
Application examples:

  • Weld dressing in the fabrication of handrails
  • Removal of rust, paint, coatings and heat discoloration in steelwork fabrication and mechanical workshops
  • General grinding work on stainless steel and steel components
  • Producing a uniform surface finish on small-to-medium sized surfaces, and workpiece contours
Abrasive: Aluminum oxide A
Recommendation for use:
Flap wheels for angle grinders produce the best results at the recommended peripheral speed of 40 - 50 m/s.
 
Unmounted Flap Wheels

PFERD unmounted flap wheels are available in diameters ranging from 3-1/2" through 10". Two material types are available, including general purpose Aluminum Oxide, and a special topsized version for collet grinding on Stainless Steel and poor thermal conductive materials.

   •  Aluminum Oxide
   •  INOX-Forte for Stainless
 
POLIFLAP® Flap Wheel System

PFERD's new POLIFLAP system consists of a 3/8" shank-mounted hub carrying an array of rubber and abrasive flaps. The wide variety of possible flap arrangements results in a versatile and highly flexible tool for surface texturing, fine grinding, deburring, and cleaning.

   •  POLIFLAP® Wheel
   •  POLIFLAP® Abrasive Flaps
   •  POLIFLAP® Rubber Flaps
 
Mounted Flap Wheels

Mounted flap wheels are one of the most widely used abrasive tools in the U.S., and PFERD manufactures one of the highest quality flap wheels available. Purchase a box of PFERD flap wheels. Compare the number of flaps to your brand. Then, run a PFERD wheel in your application at the operating speed recommended by PFERD. Once you've taken this challenge, you'll understand PFERD quality!

   •  Aluminum Oxide A
   •  Mini Mounted Aluminum Oxide A
   •  Zirconia Aluminia Z - INOX
   •  Silicon Carbide SiC
 
Quick Change Flap Wheels & Accessories

PFERD Quick Change Flap Wheel are manufactured with a short threaded shaft protruding from the wheel. Each box of 10 flap wheel ships with an adapter to fit your 1/4" collet. If you consume flap wheels regularly, choose PFERD flap wheels with quick change connectors to minimize change up times and maximize efficiency.

   •  Quick Change Flap Wheels - Aluminum Oxide A
   •  Threaded Shank Adapter
 
Flap Wheel Accessories

Accessories including reducer bushings and drive arbors are available to help solve problems mounting PFERD flap wheels to your power tool.

   •  Arbors for Flap Wheels
   •  Flap Wheel Reducer Flanges
 
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