3M weld cleaning User Manual
Key Application Requirements
Cleaning of welds, discoloration and burn removal on metals such as cold
rolled steel and stainless steel. Used on a straight shaft die grinder where
hand tools are used to position the tool on to the part, bench motors where
the operator brings the part to the brush, and backstands where the operator
brings the part to the brush or wheel to clean the weld or remove weld
discoloration/weld burns.
rolled steel and stainless steel. Used on a straight shaft die grinder where
hand tools are used to position the tool on to the part, bench motors where
the operator brings the part to the brush, and backstands where the operator
brings the part to the brush or wheel to clean the weld or remove weld
discoloration/weld burns.
Product or process replaced
Wire brushes, nylon brushes, non-woven wheels and hand pads. Typical
brush or wheel size is 3" or larger.
brush or wheel size is 3" or larger.
Advantages/Benefits to the Customer
Safe — Easy to use. No flying wire or fibers.
Conformable — Very conformable, require less manipulation for operator
on parts.
on parts.
Long Life — Patented 3M
™
Cubitron
™
Abrasive Grain filled bristles apply
a continuous fresh supply of mineral for consistent finish and long lasting
quality throughout the life of product.
quality throughout the life of product.
Non-Loading — Bristles do not load up from debris, rubber or plastic residues
from metal surfaces, which does not cause cross contamination.
from metal surfaces, which does not cause cross contamination.
Cool Running — Resists heat build-up to help reduce potential for tempering
or damaging the work surface. Doesn’t cause distortion to the part.
or damaging the work surface. Doesn’t cause distortion to the part.
Application Profile
Market: Metal Fabrication
Application Description: Weld Cleaning
Application Description: Weld Cleaning
PRODUCTS
Scotch-Brite
™
Radial Bristle Brush
8" Type T-S
Grade 50 (green) 048011-33081-5
Grade 80 (yellow) 048011-33082-2
Grade 120 (white) 048011-33083-9
7-5/8" Type T-C
Grade 80 (yellow) 048011-33129-4
Grade 120 (white) 048011-33130-0
Grade 220 (red)
048011-33084-6
Grade 400 (blue) 048011-33085-3
Cleaning weld burn (grade 220)
Cleaning weld burn (grade 50)
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