13B070 - Walter 7-Inch Crimped Wire Wheel for Bench Grinders

Industrial Precision for Surface Finishing

The Walter Surface Technologies 13B070 is a premium 7-inch wire wheel brush designed specifically for stationary bench and pedestal grinders. Engineered for industrial environments, this brush utilizes high-grade carbon steel wire that has been oil-hardened and tempered to ensure maximum fatigue resistance and cutting action. Unlike standard consumer-grade brushes, Walter wire wheels are meticulously balanced during manufacturing. This precision balancing process ensures that the wheel runs true and smooth, significantly reducing vibration. Less vibration not only improves the operator's control and comfort but also extends the lifespan of the bench grinder's bearings and shaft.

This specific model features a crimped wire configuration with a 0.0118-inch wire diameter. Crimped wire is the preferred choice for general-purpose surface conditioning, as the individual filaments support each other to provide a flexible yet firm brushing action. This makes the 13B070 ideal for applications where the goal is to clean the surface without gouging or removing the base material. It excels at light deburring, removing paint, stripping rust, and cleaning up corrosion on steel parts. The brush has a 3/4-inch face width, providing ample surface contact for efficient processing of components.

Versatility is a key component of the Walter 13B070 design. The wheel comes with a 1-1/4 inch arbor hole and includes a set of nested reducer bushings. These bushings allow the wheel to be securely mounted on shafts measuring 1 inch, 3/4 inch, 5/8 inch, and 1/2 inch. This universal compatibility ensures that the brush can be deployed across various machines in a workshop without the need for separate adapters. With a maximum rotational speed of 6,000 RPM, it is compatible with standard speed bench grinders, delivering consistent and reliable performance for maintenance, repair, and fabrication tasks.