13K504 - 5-Inch Stringer Bead Wire Wheel for Angle Grinders

Industrial Grade Stringer Bead Cleaning

The Walter 13K504 5" Stringer Bead Steel Wire Wheel is an essential abrasive tool designed for heavy-duty industrial applications, particularly within the pipeline and metal fabrication sectors. Engineered with premium carbon steel wire, this brush is built to withstand the rigorous demands of mechanical cleaning while maintaining structural integrity. The "stringer bead" construction features tightly twisted knots that create a narrow, aggressive face, allowing the wheel to penetrate deep into weld roots, V-grooves, and corners where standard wire wheels cannot reach.

Safety and efficiency are paramount in industrial environments. Walter Surface Technologies manufactures these wheels with precise balancing to minimize vibration. Reduced vibration not only protects the angle grinder's bearings but also significantly lowers operator fatigue, leading to safer and more consistent work over long shifts. The 5/8" arbor ensures compatibility with a wide range of standard 5-inch angle grinders found in MRO shops and field sites.

Key Industrial Applications

This wire wheel is specifically optimized for:

• Pipeline Fabrication: Cleaning the root pass (bead) of pipe welds to ensure a defect-free subsequent pass.
• Surface Preparation: Removing heavy scale, rust, and slag from steel surfaces prior to coating or inspection.
• Confined Space Cleaning: Reaching into expansion joints, corners, and channels thanks to its narrow 1/4" profile.

By choosing the Walter 13K504, procurement managers ensure their teams are equipped with a tool that delivers consistent performance, reduces downtime caused by premature brush failure, and adheres to high safety standards. It is a staple consumable for any operation involving structural steel or pressure vessel welding.