Precautions for using flat wire wheels, rod wire wheels, and twisted wire wheels

1、 Flat Wire Wheel

Features: The steel wire is laid out in a radial pattern, suitable for large-area surface treatment (such as rust removal and polishing).

matters needing attention:

install

Ensure that the center hole matches the equipment axis, fix it with a flange, and avoid eccentric shaking.

Check if the nut is tightened to prevent it from falling off during high-speed rotation.

operate

Angle control: Maintain a tilt angle of 15 °~30 ° with the surface of the workpiece to avoid vertical pressure causing wire breakage.

Pressure control: rely on the elasticity of the steel wire to naturally contact the workpiece, and do not forcefully press down.

Safety must be equipped with protective covers to prevent steel wire splashing.

Prohibited from use on non-metallic materials such as plastic and wood, which may cause fires.

maintenance

Regularly clean the embedded metal shavings to prevent imbalance.

Replacement standard: The steel wire is worn down to one-third of its original length or has a large area of fracture.

Applicable scenarios: rust removal of steel plates, cleaning of welds, and drawing of metal surfaces.

2、 Wire Wheel with Shank

Features: With a metal rod at the center, it can be directly installed onto an electric drill or handheld tool, suitable for small-scale and precise operations.

matters needing attention:

install

Confirm that the rod diameter matches the clamp head (commonly 6mm, 8mm) to avoid loose clamping.

Manually rotate and check for eccentricity before use.

operate

Speed control: It is recommended that the drill speed be ≤ 3000 RPM, as excessive speed can cause the steel wire to scatter.

Scope of homework: Suitable for narrow areas such as corners and grooves, avoiding long-term work on large surfaces (prone to overheating).

secure

Wear cut resistant gloves to prevent hand contact with rotating steel wires.

Do not wear loose clothing or gloves near rotating parts to avoid the risk of entanglement.

maintenance

Clean the oil stains on the rod after use to prevent rusting.

Replace the steel wire promptly when it is severely deformed.

Applicable scenarios: Mold cleaning, polishing of small solder joints, deburring of mechanical parts.

3、 Knotted Wire Wheel

Features: The steel wire is twisted, with extremely strong cutting force, suitable for removing stubborn oxide layers or thick rust.

matters needing attention:

install

Only for use with angle grinders (recommended power ≥ 800W), prohibited for use with electric drills (insufficient torque).

Confirm that the rotation direction of the wire wheel is consistent with the tool identification (usually counterclockwise).

operate

Pressure control: Just touch lightly, relying on the self sharpening of the twisted steel wire, excessive pressure can easily damage the surface of the workpiece.

Movement direction: Move uniformly along the direction of rotation of the steel wire to avoid reverse operation causing wire breakage.

secure

Full protective face mask must be worn (higher risk of twisted wire breakage).

Clear the work area to prevent splashing objects from injuring others.

maintenance

Regularly check if the knot is loose, and replace it if the looseness rate reaches 20%.

Avoid moisture during storage to prevent the steel wire from rusting and becoming brittle.

Applicable scenarios: casting sand removal, thick rust layer peeling, heavy metal pretreatment.

4、 General Safety Guidelines

Protective equipment: goggles, gloves, protective clothing are essential, and a stab proof apron should be worn on the twisting wheel.

Speed matching: Over speed is strictly prohibited (refer to product calibration RPM).

Environmental safety: Keep away from flammable materials and maintain ventilation (explosive metal dust).

Scrap standard: Stop using immediately when the wire breakage rate is greater than 30% or there is obvious imbalance.

5、 Selection suggestions

Recommended types of requirements

Large area flat treatment (such as steel plate) flat steel wire wheel

Fine corner/complex structure with rod steel wire wheel

Heavy corrosion/hard oxide layer twisted wire wheel

Correctly selecting tools and standardizing operations can significantly improve efficiency and reduce security risks!