12E007 - Walter Reducing Bushing Set for Bench Grinding Wheels

Maximize Abrasive Compatibility with Precision Bushings

The Walter 12-E-007 Reducing Bushing Set is an essential accessory for industrial workshops and maintenance departments utilizing bench or pedestal grinders. In the abrasive industry, while many high-performance grinding wheels are manufactured with a standard 1-inch arbor hole to accommodate heavy-duty machinery, many lighter-duty or older bench grinders feature smaller shaft sizes, typically 1/2-inch, 5/8-inch, or 3/4-inch. This discrepancy often forces procurement teams to stock duplicate wheel types in different arbor sizes, increasing inventory costs and complexity.

This bushing set resolves that logistical challenge by providing a reliable, safe method to adapt standard 1-inch arbor wheels to smaller spindles. Engineered for concentricity, these bushings ensure that the wheel remains perfectly centered on the shaft. This is critical for safety and performance; an off-center wheel can cause dangerous vibration, premature bearing wear on the grinder, and poor surface finish on the workpiece. The bushings are designed to slide snugly into the wheel's arbor hole and fit tightly onto the machine shaft, eliminating radial play.

Constructed to withstand the compressive forces of the mounting flanges, these bushings do not deform easily, ensuring the wheel remains secure during operation. Whether you are setting up a toolroom grinder or a general-purpose shop machine, the Walter 12-E-007 set ensures you can utilize your preferred 1-inch arbor abrasives on virtually any equipment in your facility. It is a small but vital component for maintaining operational flexibility and safety compliance in abrasive operations.