Metal Cut-Off Wheel from CRATEX | CRATEX Abrasives
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Spedecut abrasives have been on the market for about 80 years and for that time they became well-known and respectable for their dependable quality, performance and cost-efficient products.
Spedecut "True Bond" and "Super Bond" cut off wheels are double reinforced with fiberglass layers on both sides to provide ultimate safety in the thinnest wheel while performing straight cutting. The aluminum-oxide formula offers longest lasting wheel life and fastest cutting performance.
Spedecut wheels are designed to deliver maximum performance and exactly what you need from your cut-off wheels when cutting all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals - superior durability, flexibility, rigidity and toughness.
Thanks to the wide variety of products, Spedecut is the preferred cutting wheel in numerous industries, such as:
- Aerospace
- Welding
- Fabricating
- Fiberglass & composite cutting
- Tool & die making
- Shipbuilding
- Construction
- Foundries
- Power plants
Since the Spedecut products are designed to deliver maximum performance, we pay special attention to their shipping and storage containers. The heavy-duty packaging assures safe delivery of Spedecut products to our customer's doors.
Important note: All Spedecut packaging, marking, as well as our products themselves comply with OSHA and ANSI standards.
Regardless of your cutting requirements, Spedecut has the right wheel for the job at the right price. And the more wheels you need, the better the price, so make sure you check out Spedecut wheel rates for different quantities!
Type 1 TB "True Bond" Cut Off Wheels
The double reinforced resinoid Spedecut TB "True Bond" cut-off wheels help you get the most out of your power cutting tools. They range from 1" to 10" in diameter and are available in 4 standard grades:
- A24TBXX (Coarse) - Fast stock removal, aggressive cutting;
- A36TBXX (Medium-coarse) - General purpose wheel for fast cutting;
- A46TBXX (Medium-fine) - Cutting sheet metal and stainless with minimum burr;
- A60TBXX (Fine) - Thin wall tubing, leaves a clean burr-free finish.
The maximum number of rpms varies from as high as just above 61,000 for the smallest wheels to a little over 6,000 for the largest wheels.
Type 1 Large TB Cut Off Wheels
Large Spedecut wheels have double high-tensile strength fiberglass reinforcement on both sides, which provides fast, efficient and safe cutting performance.
They are available in our CRATEX online store in sizes 5" to 10" in diameter and they’re made in different grades which ensures handling of any application across fabricating and construction industries.
Large TB "True Bond" wheels are available in 3 standard grades: medium-coarse, medium-fine and fine.
There are also Large TB Treated Double Reinforced wheels available as medium-coarse (high-volume general-purpose shop use on medium to low HP equipment to cut tubing, angle and bar stock), medium-fine (heavy-duty, clean cutting on low HP equipment) and fine grades (cool burr-free cutting).
Spedecut TB Large cut off wheels are sold in packs and the number of pieces in a pack depends on the exact product. For example:
- 5" cut off wheels are sold in packs of 50;
- 6" cut off wheels are sold in packs of 20, 25 and 50 depending on the model;
- 8" cut off wheels are sold in packs of 50;
- 10" cut off wheels are sold in packs of 20.
There are different rates for shopping in bulk and the discount and quantity ranges differ depending on the model.
We use your product on our chop saw to cut wire rope and chain. We sell overhead lifting materials and rigging products.
Customer's Pick: QS1386, 10", A60TBXX
2. Type 1 Small TB Cut Off Wheels (H3)
Spedecut small TB double reinforced wheels will help you get the most from your handheld air-driven or electric power tools. They are a true industry standard for fast, clean straight cutting.
They are available in our CRATEX online store in standard diameters from 1" to 2-½" and thickness from 0.35" through ½".
The ones that I use at work are 1/16" thick. I have used them for cutting apart body panels, but I cut big and trim to size. I use the cutting discs on my die grinder (compressed air).
Customer's Pick: QS1224, 3", A60TBXX
Small TB wheels are available in all 4 standard grades: coarse, medium-coarse, medium-fine and fine.
HI- Performance Cutting Wheel: Spedecut SB Super Bond
The shellac SB cut off wheels are available in our CRATEX online store in diameters ranging from 3'' to 6'', thickness 0.40'' and 1/16''. The maximum number of rpms ranges from 25,000 for the smallest wheels to just over 10,000 for the largest.
SB wheels are available in packs and the number of pieces in one pack depends on the exact model. For example:
- 3-inch cut off wheels are available in packs of 100;
- 4-inch cut off wheels are available in packs of 50;
- 4-½-inch cut off wheels are available in packs of 50 and 100;
- 5-inch cut off wheels are available in packs of 25;
- 6-inch cut off wheels are available in packs of 50.
Double reinforced SB 3"-5" cut off wheels provide maximum performance of your handheld powered tool or chop saw machine.
Super Bond abrasives come in 2 grades:
- A36TBXX (Medium-coarse) - General purpose wheel, ideal for fast cutting;
- A60TBXX (Fine) - Thin wall tubing, leaves a clean burr-free finish.
Important note: Don't see what you need here? Send us an email to sales@cratex.com or give us a call at 800-800-4077 and we'll do our best to process your non-standard, special request.
Spedecut Mandrels
In case you are using small Type 1 cutting wheels, you can't go without the Spedecut mandrels that are used for mounting them.
The Spedecut mandrels are precision machined, heat treated, case hardened and made with load bearing flanges for added safety and holding the wheel straight and true.
Mandrels are available to fit 1/8", 3/8" and ¼" arbor wheels and they have a ¼" shaft to fit all standard tool chucks and ¼" collets. All Spedecut mandrels are available in packs of 10 with different rates for ordering 10-90, 100-190 and 200+ pieces.
