Bear-Tex Hand Pads, Sheets and Rolls: Typical Applications

BEAR-TEX SURFACE FINISHING PRODUCTS
HAND SANDING
Bear-Tex Surface Finishing products are made of a non-woven
nylon web impregnated with abrasive grain and resin. A variety
of abrasives, grit sizes and backing materials give the user an
extensive and superior product offering.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Light to heavy duty cleaning
• Deburring
• Blending
• Polishing
• Finishing
BEAR-TEX HAND PADS, SHEETS AND ROLLS

Bear-Tex Hand Pads, Sheets and Rolls
FEATURES BENEFITS
• Flexible • Conform to work surface
• Gentle action • Easily removes flashing or burrs without affecting dimension of
workpiece
• Non-loading • Constant supply of new cutting edges
• Non-rusting • No workpiece contamination
• Resilient construction • Long life, increased productivity
• Solvent resistant
• Waterproof
• Easily cut to desired size • Reduces waste
M102
TechTips
❚ Bear-Tex products are non-metallic, won’t rust and are an ideal

replacement for steel wool.
It is the user’s responsibility to refer to and comply with ANSI B7.1

HAND SANDING
BEAR-TEX HAND PADS
GOOD
SIZE STD. PRODUCT
WXL COLOR NAME ABRASIVE GRIT SIZE PKG. NO. UPC NO.
6X9 WHITE LIGHT DUTY CLEANING PAD NON-ABRASIVE 60 456 66261045600
6X9 GRAY CLEAN & FINISH PAD SILICON CARBIDE ULTRA FINE 60 635 66261063500
6X9 DARK TAN HEAVY DUTY PAD ALUMINUM OXIDE MEDIUM 40 740 66261074000
6X9 GRAY METAL BLEND PAD SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 40 746 66261074600
6X9 MAROON GENERAL PURPOSE PAD ALUMINUM OXIDE VERY FINE 60 747 66261074700
6X9 GRAY FINAL SHINE PAD SILICON CARBIDE MICRO FINE 60 748 66261074800
6X9 MAROON LONG LIFE PAD ALUMINUM OXIDE VERY FINE 60 777 66261077700
6X9 GREEN SCOURING PAD ALUMINUM OXIDE VERY FINE 60 796 66261079600
6X9 GRAY GENERAL PURPOSE PAD SILICON CARBIDE VERY FINE 40 851 66261085100

3-1/4 X 5-1/2 10 HAND PAD 66261047583
HOLDER
SpecCheck
STARTING RECOMMENDATIONS
MORE AGGRESSIVE, ROUGHER FINISH LESS AGGRESSIVE, FINER FINISH
#777 #747 #851 #635 #456

#740 #746 (MAROON) (MAROON) #796 (GRAY) (GRAY) #748 (WHITE)
(DARK TAN) (GRAY) LONG LIFE GENERAL (GREEN) GENERAL CLEAN & FINISH (GRAY) LIGHT DUTY
HEAVY DUTY PAD METAL BLEND PAD PAD PURPOSE PAD SCOURING PAD PURPOSE PAD PAD FINAL SHINE PAD CLEANING PAD
• Removing rust • Cleaning Fast initial cut • Cleaning • Removing • Removing rust • Deburring plas- • Light cleaning Non-abrasive
and oxidation - aluminum rate • Finishing - stains and oxidation tic surfaces - steel • Cleaning glass,
• Deburring - around welds • Cleaning • Deburring - marks • Blending around • Cleaning fiber- - non-steel fiberglass and
• Blending • Deburring machinery & welds glass partitions porcelain
- glass molds - rust • Defuzzing wood
tools • Cleaning glass • Blending paint fixtures
• Replaces steel – dies • Corrosion - corrosion • Final rub
wool and wire removal • Rust removal molds • Scuffing acrylic • Wood
• Light deburring - oxidation highlighting and
brushes in many • Oxidation • Defuzzing wood • Satin finishing surfaces
of intricate parts rubbing between
applications removal aluminum parts • Finishing
• Preparing sur- finish coats
faces for paint- aluminum doors
and windows • Use with liquid
ing
detergents
• Scratch-free
cleaning of
stainless steel,
chrome, copper
and ceramic
BEAR-TEX SPONGE PADS M103

Bear-Tex material is laminated to a top quality, long-lasting sponge for the convenience of 2 pads in one.
GOOD
SIZE W X L X T COLOR NAME ABRASIVE GRIT SIZE STD. PKG. PRODUCT NO. UPC NO.
3-1/4 X 6-1/4 X 3/4 GREEN/YELLOW SCOUR-N-SPONGE PAD ALUMINUM OXIDE VERY FINE 40 893 66261059403
3-1/4 X 6-1/4 X 3/4 WHITE/YELLOW CLEAN-N-SPONGE PAD NON-ABRASIVE NON-ABRASIVE 40 875 66261059402
BEAR-TEX SHEET
BETTER
SIZE W X L COLOR ABRASIVE GRIT SIZE STD. PKG. UPC NO.
6X9 DARK GREEN ALUMINUM OXIDE VERY FINE / COARSE TEXTURED 100 66261054032
HAND SANDING
BEAR-TEX ROLLS
Rolls may be cut for use in jitterbug sanding or on hand
sanding applications.
JITTERBUG SANDER
BEST Bear-Tex High Strength Rolls – For light deburring and finishing
FEATURES BENEFITS
• Premium aluminum oxide grain • Clean cutting and long lasting
• Firm, durable web; strong resin binders • High resistance to tearing on burrs and sharp edges
• Smear-proof • Produces light satin finishes
BETTER Bear-Tex Fast Cut Rolls – Fast initial cut, flexible

FEATURES BENEFITS
• Fast initial cut • Less pressure needed
• Conformable • Able to get into intricate shapes and follow contours, user-friendly
BETTER Bear-Tex Clean & Blend Rolls – For general purpose use
FEATURES BENEFITS
• High quality aluminum oxide or silicon carbide grain • Long product life
• Uniform web construction • Controlled aggressiveness
• Can be cut to exact sizes needed • Economical; minimal waste
BEST BETTER
M104 SIZE (W X L) COLOR NAME ABRASIVE GRIT STD. PKG. UPC NO. UPC NO.
4" X 30 FT. MAROON HIGH STRENGTH A/O MEDIUM 3 66261006358
TAN FAST CUT A/O MEDIUM 3 66261010081
MAROON CLEAN & BLEND A/O FINE 4 66261058364
MAROON CLEAN & BLEND A/O VERY FINE 4 66261058361
GREEN FAST CUT / GREEN A/O VERY FINE 5 66261002023
MAROON FAST CUT / MAROON A/O VERY FINE 4 66261051701
MAROON HIGH STRENGTH A/O VERY FINE 4 66261006373
GRAY CLEAN & BLEND S/C VERY FINE 4 66261058360
GRAY CLEAN & BLEND S/C ULTRA FINE 5 66261058357
GRAY CLEAN & BLEND S/C MICRO FINE 5 66261058355
WHITE T- POLISHING NONE NON-ABRASIVE 3 66261052235
6" X 30 FT. MAROON HIGH STRENGTH A/O MEDIUM 2 66261005182
MAROON CLEAN & BLEND A/O VERY FINE 3 66261058376
MAROON HIGH STRENGTH A/O VERY FINE 2 66261004281
GRAY CLEAN & BLEND S/C VERY FINE 3 66261058377
BEAR-TEX ROLL ASSORTMENT
Bear-Tex rolls may be cut for use in jitterbug sanding or on hand sanding applications. The
convenient dispenser box contains three 2 inch wide x 15 foot long rolls. Each roll is a different grit.
BETTER
SIZE
WXL ABRASIVE GRIT STD. PKG. UPC NO.
THREE ROLLS 2" X 15 FT. ALUMINUM OXIDE FINE 1 66261008108
(ONE OF EACH ALUMINUM OXIDE VERY FINE
SPECIFICATION) SILICON CARBIDE ULTRA FINE

BEAR-TEX DISCS HORIZONTAL/
Made of non-woven nylon web impregnated with abrasive grain STRAIGHT
SHAFT GRINDER BENCH GRINDER
and resin for use in a variety of deburring and finishing
applications. Primarily used on edge. PEDESTAL
GRINDER
• Rust/oxide removal
• Coating removal
• Pipe ID and OD polishing
• Casting cleaning
• Highlighting (antiquing)
• Contaminant removal
• Removal of handling marks
• Gasket removal
• Cleaning and blending of surface imperfections
• Prepping prior to soldering
• Removal of filling materials
• Cleaning angles and odd shapes
BEST Bear-Tex High Strength Discs – For light deburring and finishing
FEATURES BENEFITS M105
• Firm, durable web • High resistance to tearing on burrs and sharp edges
• Tough, yet conformable • Can be “ganged” together and used as a wheel
• Strong resin binders • Highly smear-resistant
• Smear-proof • Produces light satin finishes
BEST See “Mandrel

SIZE MAX. Assemblies” on page
DXH ABRASIVE RPM STD. PKG. UPC NO.
6 X 1/4 A/O VERY FINE HIGH STRENGTH 4,000 70 66261007628
M107 when using
6 X 1/2 A/O MEDIUM HIGH STRENGTH 4,000 70 66261005073 these discs on edge.
A/O VERY FINE HIGH STRENGTH 66261004980
8 X 1/4 A/O VERY FINE HIGH STRENGTH 3,000 50 66261008454
8 X 1/2 A/O MEDIUM HIGH STRENGTH 3,000 50 66261005491
A/O VERY FINE HIGH STRENGTH 66261004506
BEAR-TEX DISCS (CONTINUED)
BETTER Bear-Tex Fast Cut Discs – Fast initial cut
FEATURES BENEFITS
• Premium aluminum oxide grain • Fast initial cut
• Clean cutting and long lasting
• Firm, durable and resist tearing • Long life, high productivity, user-friendly
• Conformable • Able to get into intricate shapes and follow contours, user-friendly
• Highly smear-resistant • Leave no residue
• Faster cutting and more flexible than high strength discs • Less part dwell-time, quicker action, cooler acting
BETTER
SIZE MAX.
DXH ABRASIVE RPM STD. PKG. UPC NO.
6 BLANK A/O VERY FINE FAST CUT 4,000 70 66261003193
6 X 1/4 A/O MEDIUM FAST CUT 4,000 70 66261009957
6 X 1/4 A/O VERY FINE FAST CUT 4,000 70 66261000536
6 X 1/2 A/O VERY FINE FAST CUT 4,000 70 66261000601
BEAR-TEX RAPID STRIP DISCS

AND DEPRESSED CENTER WHEELS FLEXIBLE SHAFT MOTOR DRILL
RIGHT ANGLE
GRINDER
Constructed with thick, strong synthetic fibers and extra coarse
silicon carbide abrasive, bonded together by a durable smear-
resistant adhesive. The open web construction allows cleaning
and conditioning of a multitude of materials, quickly and easily STRAIGHT SHAFT
with little loading. GRINDER
• Removal of surface rust and residue, corrosion, light
weld splatter, dirt, mill scale and other similar surface
M106 contaminants
• Paint and epoxy coating removal
• Surface prep before coatings are applied
• Surface prep before welding
• Cleaning and conditioning after welding
BEST Bear-Tex Rapid Strip Discs and Depressed Center Wheels

FEATURES BENEFITS
• Open web construction • Minimizes loading
• Conformable • Follow difficult part profiles
• Easy cleaning of uneven surfaces
• Extra coarse grit • Quick cleaning and conditioning of surfaces
• Used with portable tools • Easy and safe to use especially in difficult to reach areas
BEAR-TEX RAPID STRIP DISCS AND DEPRESSED CENTER WHEELS
BEST
SIZE MAX.
DXH ABRASIVE GRIT RPM STD. PKG. UPC NO.
BEAR-TEX RAPID STRIP DISCS

4 X 1/4 SILICON CARBIDE EXTRA COARSE 8,000 25 66261008008
BEAR-TEX RAPID STRIP DEPRESSED CENTER WHEELS

4-1/2 X 7/8 SILICON CARIBDE EXTRA COARSE 10,500 10 66261009649
4-1/2 X 5/8-11 SILICON CARBIDE EXTRA COARSE 10,500 10 66261009585
7 X 5/8-11 SILICON CARBIDE EXTRA COARSE 6,600 10 66261009650
MANDREL ASSEMBLIES FOR RAPID STRIP DISCS AND DISCS-ON-EDGE

FITS FOR DISC FOR DISC SHANK OVERALL WASHER STD.
HOLE WIDTH DIAMETER DIAMETER LENGTH DIAMETER PKG. UPC NO.
1/4” 1/2” (STANDARD) UP TO 6” 1/4” 2-1/2” 1-1/2” 1 66261009502
1/2” 1/2” (STANDARD) UP TO 8” 1/4” 3-1/8” 2-1/4” 1 66261059420
BEAR-TEX ABRASIVE BRUSHES

Tough, flexible nylon filaments embedded with abrasive grain form the bristles of these brushes.
Use Bear-Tex abrasive brushes where maximum conformability is needed. RIGHT ANGLE GRINDER
GOOD
SIZE MAX.
D X R X H*
7 X 1 X 7/8
ABRASIVE
SILICON CARBIDE
GRIT
80
RPM
6,000
STD. PKG.
5
UPC NO.
66261058830
M107
SILICON CARBIDE 120 66261058834
*DIAMETER X RIM WIDTH X HOLE
AIR-COOLED RUBBER BACK-UP PAD AND RETAINER NUT

FOR ABRASIVE BRUSHES
DESCRIPTION MAX. RPM STD. PKG. UPC NO.
7” MEDIUM PAD 7,000 5 63642543422
#103 RETAINER NUT — 10 63642543463
BEAR-TEX SCF DISCS & SCF/STE
BELTS
For use on a variety of electric and air powered tools to deburr,
clean, blend and finish.
• Removing surface defects
• Removing light edge burrs, parting lines or flashing
• Removing rust, oxides, corrosion, paints and scale
• Cleaning molds
• Blending mill marks, tool marks or uneven edges
BETTER Bear-Tex Surface Blending Discs & Belts

FEATURES BENEFITS
• Flexible and conformable • Conform easily to workpiece
• Tough, reinforced nylon web • Eliminates edge fraying and grain shedding
• Uniform, thorough abrasive coating • Consistent finish
• Open construction • Resists loading
• Three color-coded grit sizes available • Easy identification and matching of product with application or
finish requirement
• Discs – Hook and Loop and Speed-Lok locking systems • Quick replacement, easy on and off
• Disc stays securely on holder
BETTER
STD. COARSE MEDIUM VERY FINE
SIZE ABRASIVE PKG. (BROWN) (MAROON) (BLUE) RIGHT ANGLE
GRINDER
BEAR-TEX SURFACE BLENDING SCF DISCS
(WITH HOOK AND LOOP FASTENING SYSTEM)
2" BLANK A/O 80 66261004431 66261004441 66261004451
M108 3" BLANK A/O 60 66261004432 66261004442 66261004452 VERTICAL SHAFT
4" BLANK A/O 40 66261004433 66261004443 66261004453 GRINDER
4-1/2" BLANK A/O 40 66261004434 66261004444 66261004454
5" BLANK A/O 40 66261004435 66261004445 66261004455
6" BLANK A/O 30 66261006910 66261006911 66261006912
7" BLANK A/O 25 66261004436 66261004446 66261004456
8" BLANK A/O 20 66261006913 66261006914 66261006915
WITH SPEED-LOK TS FASTENING SYSTEM
(FITS NORTON TS AND STANDARD ABRASIVES QUICK CHANGE BACK-UP PADS)
2" SPEED-LOK TS A/O 50 66261004439 66261004449 66261004459
3" SPEED-LOK TS A/O 25 66261004440 66261004450 66261004460
4" SPEED-LOK TS A/O 25 66261055349 66261055350 66261055351
WITH SPEED-LOK TR FASTENING SYSTEM
(FITS NORTON TR AND 3M ROLOC BACK-UP PADS)
2" SPEED-LOK TR A/O 50 66261004437 66261004447 66261004457
3" SPEED-LOK TR A/O 25 66261004438 66261004448 66261004458
4" SPEED-LOK TR A/O 25 66261008822 66261008821 66261008820
BEAR-TEX SCF DISCS

SCF DISC ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS

SURFACE BLENDING SCF DISCS FEATURE A SPEED-LOK TS SURFACE BLENDING SCF SPEED-LOK TR SURFACE BLENDING SCF
HOOK & LOOP FASTENING SYSTEM. DISCS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE NORTON DISCS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE NORTON
SPEED-LOK TS AND STANDARD ABRASIVES SPEED-LOK TR AND 3M ROLOC FASTENING
QUICK CHANGE FASTENING SYSTEMS. SYSTEMS.
PAD SPINDLE OR MAX. 3M STD. UPC

DIAMETER HOLE SIZE RPM EQUIVALENT PKG. NO.
BACK-UP PADS FOR SURFACE BLENDING SCF DISCS

1-1/2 1/4 STEEL SHANK 25,000 9215 5 66261059350
2 1/4 STEEL SHANK 23,000 922 5 66261059352
3 1/4 STEEL SHANK 20,000 923 5 66261059354
4 1/4 STEEL SHANK 18,000 924 5 66261059356
1/2-13 13,000 914 66261059303
5/8-11 914 66261059304
M10 X 1.250 66261059305
M14 914 66261059307
4-1/2 5/8-11 10,000 9145 5 66261006948
5 5/16-24 MALE 10,000 905 5 66261059360
3/8-24 MALE 905 66261059308
1/2-13 915 66261059309
5/8-11 915 66261059310
6 5/16-24 MALE* 10,000 906 5 66261059364
5/8-11 8,000 916 66261059312
7 5/8-11 6,000 917 5 66261059368
8 5/8-11 4,500 918 5 66261059372
*FOR RANDOM ORBITAL SANDERS ONLY.
M109
PAD MAX. STD. UPC
DIAMETER DESCRIPTION RPM PKG. NO.
SPEED-LOK BACK-UP PADS FOR SURFACE BLENDING SCF DISCS

1-1/2 MEDIUM SPEED-LOK TR BACK-UP PAD 30,000 10 66261047580
2 HARD SPEED-LOK TS BACK-UP PAD 30,000 10 63642543205
MEDIUM SPEED-LOK TS BACK-UP PAD 25,000 10 63642543210
MEDIUM SPEED-LOK TR BACK-UP PAD 25,000 10 66261055103
3 HARD SPEED-LOK TS BACK-UP PAD 20,000 10 63642543220
MEDIUM SPEED-LOK TS BACK-UP PAD 20,000 10 63642543225
SOFT SPEED-LOK TS BACK-UP PAD 12,000 10 63642543230
4 MEDIUM SPEED-LOK TS BACK-UP PAD 12,000 10 66261043232
BEAR-TEX SCF & STE BELTS

BETTER
SIZE STD. COARSE MEDIUM VERY FINE
WIDTH X LENGTH ABRASIVE PKG. (BROWN) (MAROON) (BLUE) PORTABLE FILE BELT
SANDER
BEAR-TEX SURFACE FINISHING SCF BELTS
1/2 X 18 A/O 24 66261009048 66261008814 66261006762
1/2 X 24 A/O 24 66261008510 66261008972 66261006439
3/4 X 18 A/O 12 66261008813 66261006546 66261006706 BACKSTAND GRINDER
2 X 132 A/O 6 66261008491 66261008492 66261008493
3 X 132 A/O 4 66261007022 66261008499 66261009023
4 X 132 A/O 2 66261009056 66261009057 66261009058
BEAR-TEX SURFACE FINISHING STE BELTS

1/2 X 18 A/O 24 66261055309 66261055310 66261055311 PORTABLE BELT
1/2 X 24 A/O 24 66261055312 66261055313 66261055314 SANDER
3-1/2 X 15-1/2 A/O 8 66261055324 66261055325 66261055326
6 X 48 A/O 4 66261055330 66261055331 66261055332
BENCHSTAND
BELT
GRINDER
SpecCheck TechTips
STARTING RECOMMENDATIONS ❚ For removing 60 to 120 grit grindlines – use coarse grit (brown)
❚ For removing 120 to 180 grit grindlines – use medium grit (maroon)
DEBURRING CLEANING / BLENDING FINISHING
❚ For removing 180 to 320 grit grindlines – use very fine grit (blue)
Coarse (Brown) Medium (Maroon) Very Fine (Blue)
It is the user’s responsibility to refer to and comply with ANSI B7.1
M110
BEAR-TEX FLAP WHEELS DIE GRINDER

BENCH GRINDER
A very conformable Bear-Tex product. They provide a
cushioning action which is ideal for use on uneven or irregular
surfaces as well as flat areas. PEDESTAL
GRINDER
• Cleaning threaded parts
• Removing oxide from printed circuit boards
• De-glossing plastic parts
• Producing uniform finishes on aluminum, brass and
stainless steel
• Can be used on automatic and robotic equipment
BEAR-TEX FLAP WHEELS (CONTINUED)

BETTER
SIZE ABRASIVE/ MAX. STD.
D X T X SPINDLE GRIT RPM PKG. UPC NO. DIE GRINDER
BEAR-TEX FLAP WHEELS – SPINDLE MOUNTED (1/4")

2 X 1 X 1/4" SPINDLE A/O MEDIUM 22,000 20 66261051716
A/O VERY FINE 66261051717
A/O VERY FINE 66261051719

BETTER
SIZE ABRASIVE/ MAX. STD.
DXTXH GRIT DENSITY RPM PKG. UPC NO.
BENCH
BEAR-TEX FLAP WHEELS GRINDER
6X1X2 A/O MEDIUM MEDIUM 3,000 4 66261058456 PEDESTAL

A/O FINE MEDIUM 66261058487 GRINDER
S/C FINE MEDIUM 66261058451
S/C VERY FINE MEDIUM 66261058450
8X1X3 A/O FINE MEDIUM 2,500 3 66261058491
8X2X3 A/O MEDIUM HARD 2,500 2 66261000889
A/O FINE MEDIUM 66261058493 Refer to “Bear-Tex
12 X 1 X 5 A/O MEDIUM
A/O MEDIUM
HARD
MEDIUM
1,900 2 66261002051
66261000329
Convolute Wheels”
12 X 2 X 5 A/O MEDIUM HARD 1,900 1 66261001993 section, for flap wheel
A/O MED. HIGH STRENGTH MEDIUM 66261005070 reducing bushings.
BETTER
SIZE COATED ABRASIVE/ MAX. STD.
D X T X SPINDLE GRIT RPM PKG. UPC NO. DIE GRINDER
BEAR-TEX INTERLEAF FLAP WHEELS – SPINDLE MOUNTED (1/4")

2 X 1 X 1/4" SPINDLE A/O 60 22,000 20 66261051720
A/O 80 66261051721
A/O 120 66261051722
3 X 1 X 1/4" SPINDLE A/O 60 18,000 20 66261051723
A/O 80 66261051724
A/O 120 66261051725
M111
BETTER
SIZE COATED ABRASIVE/ MAX. STD.
DXTXH GRIT DENSITY RPM PKG. UPC NO.
BENCH
BEAR-TEX INTERLEAF FLAP WHEELS GRINDER
6X1X2 A/O 80 MEDIUM 3,000 4 66261004418 PEDESTAL

A/O 120 MEDIUM 66261007678 GRINDER
A/O 180 MEDIUM 66261005387
8X1X3 A/O 60 HARD 2,500 3 66261008235
A/O 80 MEDIUM 66261004419 Interleaf flap wheels consist
A/O 80 MEDIUM 3:1* 66261007257 of alternating flaps of
A/O 120 MEDIUM 66261010711
A/O 180 MEDIUM 66261005388
aluminum oxide coated
12 X 1 X 5 A/O 80 MEDIUM 1,900 2 66261010712
abrasive cloth and medium
A/O 120 MEDIUM 66261004667 grit Bear-Tex material. The
A/O 180 MEDIUM 66261004666 interleaf product is less
* SUPPLIED WITH THREE FLAPS OF COATED ABRASIVE TO ONE FLAP OF BEAR-TEX MATERIAL conformable than a standard
(MORE AGGRESSIVE, LESS CONFORMABLE THAN THE 1:1 RATIO FLAP WHEELS)
Bear-Tex flap wheel and will
remove more material.
FLEXIBLE SHAFT MOTOR
BEAR-TEX CONVOLUTE WHEELS
Formed by wrapping and bonding web material impregnated
with abrasive grain and resin around a center core. Convolute
wheels offer a wide range of utility from heavy burr removal to BENCH GRINDER
cleaning rust and oxides.
• Burr and flashing removal
• Surface roughness reduction
PEDESTAL
• Blending weld areas on stainless steel GRINDER
• Blending scratch patterns
• Weld polishing
• Removing rust and oxides

• Applying decorative finishes including antique patterns
BEST Bear-Tex Clean & Finish Wheels – Fine finish with light pressure
FEATURES BENEFITS
• Silicon carbide grain • Good for blending, rust removal, applying decorative, contrast
finishes and low to moderate speed applications
• Not used for deburring
• Open mesh construction • Used with light to moderate pressure, low speed
BEST Surface Finishing Wheels – Uniform finish with moderate pressure

FEATURES BENEFITS
• Stronger web • More aggressive cutting action and more durability than
Clean & Finish wheels
• Ideal for rust and paint removal, coarse, decorative finishes
and blending
BEST Bear-Tex Metal Finishing Wheels – For light deburring, blending and final finishing
FEATURES BENEFITS
• Premium, medium grit aluminum oxide grain • Generates uniform distinct satin and antique finishes
• Dense, very durable web • Can be used for light deburring applications
M112 • Strongest resin binders • Resilient, long life construction
• Uniform grain dispersion and coating • Clean and condition without gouging or changing dimensions of
workpiece
BEST Bear-Tex Series 1000 Wheels – The choice for general deburring, blending and finishing
FEATURES BENEFITS
• Smear and heat resistant formula • Consistent, high quality results
• Dense web construction (9 density) • Starting point for deburring, blending, polishing and finishing
applications
• More open web construction (6 density) • Smear-proof and cool cutting on light deburring applications
• Waterproof • Use dry, wet or with oil
• Non-metallic • No contamination of workpiece
BEAR-TEX CONVOLUTE WHEELS (CONTINUED)
BEST Bear-Tex Series 2000 Wheels – Engineered for deburring of heat sensitive metals
FEATURES BENEFITS
• Advanced resin bond system • Consistent, high quality results
• Smear-proof
• Cool cutting where heat generation must be kept to a minimum
• Conformable and flexible • Eliminates “over cut” or gouging on titanium products like
prostheses and aerospace turbine blades
BEST Bear-Tex Series 4000 Wheels – Ideal for heavy deburring applications
FEATURES BENEFITS
• Advanced resin bond system • Free cutting

• High quality synthetic web • Use both wet and dry
• Long life for heavy deburring, edge breaking and removing
parting lines on exotic metals
BEST
SIZE MAX.
DXTXH ABRASIVE GRIT RPM STD. PKG. UPC NO.
BEAR-TEX CLEAN & FINISH CONVOLUTE WHEELS

4X1X1 SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 4,000 10 66261058502
SILICON CARBIDE FINE 66261058501
12 X 2 X 5 SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 1,900 1 66261058534
BEAR-TEX SURFACE FINISHING CONVOLUTE WHEELS

6X1X1 ALUMINUM OXIDE
SILICON CARBIDE
MEDIUM
COARSE
4,500 4 66261058550
66261058553
M113
SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 66261058552
6X2X1 ALUMINUM OXIDE MEDIUM 4,500 2 66261058556
12 X 2 X 5 SILICON CARBIDE COARSE 2,500 1 66261058574
14 X 1 X 8 SILICON CARBIDE COARSE 2,000 2 66261006351
BEAR-TEX METAL FINISHING CONVOLUTE WHEELS

6X1X1 ALUMINUM OXIDE 5AM 6,000 3 66261007936
12 X 1 X 5 ALUMINUM OXIDE 5AM 3,000 2 66261007434
BEAR-TEX CONVOLUTE WHEELS
(CONTINUED) PEDESTAL
FLEXIBLE SHAFT MOTOR BENCH GRINDER GRINDER
BEST
SIZE MAX.
DXTXH ABRASIVE GRIT RPM STD. PKG. UPC NO.
BEAR-TEX B442-XHD CONVOLUTE WHEELS

6 X 1/2 X 1 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 6,000 4 66261054908
6X1X1 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 6,000 3 66261058700
A closed mesh, very dense

10 X 2 X 5 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 3,600 1 66261002302 product that yields fast cut
12 X 1 X 5 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 3,000 2 66261058730 rates while producing fine
12 X 2 X 5 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 3,000 1 66261058732 finishes. Best when used
with heavy pressure and high
speeds.
BEST
SIZE MAX. STD. 6 DENSITY 7 DENSITY 8 DENSITY 9 DENSITY
DXTXH ABRASIVE GRIT RPM PKG. UPC NO. UPC NO. UPC NO. UPC NO.
BEAR-TEX SERIES 1000 CONVOLUTE WHEELS

6 X 1/2 X 1 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 6,000 4 66261055222 66261055248 66261055272
6X1X1 ALUMINUM OXIDE MEDIUM 6,000 3 66261055205 66261055226 66261055252
ALUMINUM OXIDE FINE 66261055204 66261055225 66261055251
SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 66261055202 66261055224 66261055250 66261055371
SILICON CARBIDE FINE 66261055201 66261055223 66261055249 66261055273
SILICON CARBIDE VERY FINE 66261055200
SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 66261055206 66261055228 66261000496
M114 8X1X3
SILICON CARBIDE
ALUMINUM OXIDE
FINE
MEDIUM 4,500 3 66261055209
66261055227
66261055232
66261055253 66261055274
ALUMINUM OXIDE FINE 66261055257

SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 66261055208 66261055231 66261055256 66261055372
8X2X3 ALUMINUM OXIDE MEDIUM 4,500 2 66261055235 66261055259
ALUMINUM OXIDE FINE 66261001979
SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 66261055211 66261055234
SILICON CARBIDE FINE 66261055233 66261055258 66261055276
10 X 1 X 5 ALUMINUM OXIDE MEDIUM 3,600 3 66261001813
SILICON CARBIDE FINE 66261055260 66261055277
10 X 2 X 5 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 3,600 1 66261000836 66261002806
12 X 1 X 5 ALUMINUM OXIDE MEDIUM 3,000 2 66261055216 66261055239 66261055264
SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 66261055263 66261055373
SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 66261055241 66261055266 66261055374
SILICON CARBIDE FINE 66261055240 66261055265 66261055279
14 X 1 X 8 SILICON CARBIDE MEDIUM 2,550 2 66261008722 66261002114
BEST
SIZE MAX. STD. 6 DENSITY 8 DENSITY 9 DENSITY
DXTXH ABRASIVE GRIT RPM PKG. UPC NO. UPC NO.

6X1X1 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 6,000 3 66261055282 66261055283
10 X 2 X 5 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 3,600 1 66261008674

6 X 1/2 X 1 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 6,000 4 66261004021
12 X 1 X 5 SILICON CARBIDE FINE 3,000 2 66261004284 66261004148
REDUCING BUSHINGS FOR BEAR-TEX FLAP AND CONVOLUTE WHEELS

WHEEL BUSHING REDUCES FOR WHEEL STD. UPC
CENTER HOLE HOLE SIZE TO DIAMETER PKG. NO.
1" 3/8" 4" THRU 6" 1 PAIR 63642559436
1/2" 63642559437
5/8" 63642559438
3/4" 63642559439
7/8" 63642559440
2" 1/2" 6" 1 PAIR 66261059464
5/8" 66261059466
1" 66261059468
1-1/4" 66261047582
3" 1" 8" 1 PAIR 66261059472
1-1/4" 66261059473
1-1/2" 66261059474
1-3/4" 66261159475
5"
2"
1" 10" AND 12" 1 PAIR
66261059476
66261059487
M115
1-1/4" 66261059488
3" 66261059491
8" 1-1/4" 14” 1 PAIR 66261059496
3" 66261059499
TechTips
❚ Light to medium pressure is recommended. Excessive pressure may result ❚ Convolute wheels must always run in the direction indicated by the arrow
in part damage. printed on the side of each wheel.
❚ Lubricants such as water-soluble oil and straight oil will decrease the heat
and improve the surface finish and lustre.
❚ Oscillation may be used to break up scratch lines and produce a more
uniform finish. Additionally, an increase in cut may be experienced. A
general starting point for oscillation is 3/8" amplitude at 200 cycles per
minute. It is the user’s responsibility to refer to and comply with ANSI B7.1
SpecCheck TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM CORRECTION
Slow cut rate Increase density
Decrease wheel speed
Use coarser grit
Low conformability Decrease density
Reduce pressure
Poor form holding Increase density
Decrease wheel speed
Reduce pressure
Poor finish Increase density
Increase oscillation
Use lubricant:
- Water – fine
- Water soluble – finer
- Oil – finest
Increase wheel speed (observe
MAX.RPM)
BEAR-TEX SERIES 1000, 2000 AND 4000 MARKING SYSTEM

BOND SYSTEM DENSITY ABRASIVE GRIT SIZE
1 = Series 1000 6 = Open/Conformable A = Aluminum Oxide F = Fine
2 = Series 2000 7 S = Silicon Carbide M = Medium
4 = Series 4000 8 VF = Very Fine
9 = Dense/Durable
STARTING SPECIFICATIONS - SERIES 1000 WHEELS

We recommend starting these applications with a Series 1000 Wheel
TOOL/EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS / RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT
PORTABLE STRAIGHT SHAFT
STATIONARY CLEANING DEBURRING BLENDING FINISHING
1-6AM, 1-7AM 1-9SF, B442-XHD 1-7SF 1-7SF
• General purpose cleaning • Removing medium • Smoothing parting lines • Satin finish
• Removing rust, oxidation, to heavy burrs • Polishing welds, machine • Cosmetic finish
corrosion, discoloration • Deburring die cast parts • Brush finish
M116 flashings, pipe threads,

machine parts, plastic
• Smoothing radii on metal
parts
molded parts • Blending coated abrasive
scratch pattern
DEBURRING/BLENDING/POLISHING CLEANING AND
FINISHING
HEAT SENSITIVE APPLICATIONS DEBURRING MEDIUM GRAIN FINISHING FINE GRAIN FINISHING
Series 2000 Wheels Series 1000 Wheels Surface Finishing Wheels Clean & Finish Wheels
Series 2000 Wheels Metal Finishing Wheels
Series 4000 Wheels
HORIZONTAL/STRAIGHT
SHAFT GRINDER
BEAR-TEX UNIFIED WHEELS

Designed for maintenance operations needing an efficient and
cost-effective method of deburring, polishing, cleaning or DIE GRINDER
finishing of metals or composites.
• Deburring flashings, threads, sharp edges
BENCH GRINDER
• Removing excessive bonding agents after curing
• Blending alloys
• Polishing sheet metal, stainless steel
• Polishing precision metal pieces, welds

Bear-Tex Unified Wheels
FEATURES BENEFITS
• Easily preformed • Usable on a wide variety of shapes/contours
• Hold shape well • Less wheel dressing
• Non-metallic • No contamination of workpiece
• Uniform construction • Maintains part tolerance; prevents cutting or gouging
BEST Bear-Tex Series 10 Unified Wheels

FEATURES BENEFITS
• Uniform construction • Extra long life
• Smear-resistant formula • Excellent smear-free finish
BETTER Bear-Tex Deburring Unified Wheels

FEATURES BENEFITS
• Controlled density range • More durable than General Duty wheels
• Good starting point for high speed deburring applications
GOOD Bear-Tex General Duty Unified Wheels

FEATURES BENEFITS
• Outstanding resistance to snagging • For general purpose light deburring applications
BEST M117
SIZE MAX. STD.
DXTXH SPECIFICATION RPM PKG. UPC NO.
BEAR-TEX SERIES 10 UNIFIED WHEELS

1 X 1 X 3/16 UW1-6AF 30,000 50 66261003672
UW1-8AC 66261003680
UW1-8AM 66261003676
2 X 1/4 X 1/4 UW1-2AM 18,000 60 66261003663
UW1-2SF 66261003666
UW1-4SF 66261003669
UW1-6AF 22,000 66261003673
TechTips
UW1-8AM 66261003677
3 X 1/4 X 1/4 UW1-2AM 12,000 40 66261003664
UW1-2SF 66261003667
UW1-4SF 66261003670
UW1-6AF 18,000 66261003674
UW1-8AM 66261003678 ❚ Unified wheels can be run in either
direction.
3 X 1/4 X 3/8 UW1-2AM 12,000 40 66261003665
UW1-2SF 66261003668
UW1-4SF 66261003671
UW1-6AF 18,000 66261003675 It is the user’s responsibility to refer
UW1-8AM 66261003679 to and comply with ANSI B7.1
BEAR-TEX UNIFIED WHEELS (CONTINUED)
BETTER
SIZE MAX. STD.
DXTXH ABRASIVE GRIT RPM PKG. UPC NO.
BEAR-TEX DEBURRING UNIFIED WHEELS

2 X 1/4 X 1/4 ALUMINUM OXIDE 120 20,000 60 66261052201
ALUMINUM OXIDE 220 66261052200
3 X 1/2 X 1/4 SILICON CARBIDE 220 18,000 20 66261058859

GOOD
SIZE MAX. STD.
DXTXH ABRASIVE GRIT DENSITY RPM PKG. UPC NO.
BEAR-TEX GENERAL DUTY UNIFIED WHEELS

1 X 1 X 3/16 ALUMINUM OXIDE 80 HARD 15,000 50 66261000938
2 X 1/4 X 1/4 ALUMINUM OXIDE 80 HARD 11,000 60 66261052275
2 X 1/2 X 1/4 ALUMINUM OXIDE 220 MEDIUM 11,000 40 66261058764
SILICON CARBIDE 150 MEDIUM 66261058766
3 X 1/4 X 1/4 ALUMINUM OXIDE 80 HARD 8,000 40 66261052276
ALUMINUM OXIDE 220 MEDIUM 66261058816
6 X 1/2 X 1/2 SILICON CARBIDE 150 MEDIUM 4,800 8 66261058779
6 X 1 X 1/2 SILICON CARBIDE 150 MEDIUM 4,800 4 66261058792
6X1X1 ALUMINUM OXIDE 220 MEDIUM 4,800 4 66261058814
M118
MANDREL ASSEMBLIES FOR UNIFIED WHEELS
FITS WHEEL FOR WHEEL FOR WHEEL SHANK OVERALL WASHER 3M STD. UPC
CENTER HOLE WIDTHS DIAMETER DIAMETER LENGTH DIAMETER EQUIVALENT PKG. NO.
1/8" - 3/16" UP TO 3/4" UP TO 2" 1/8" 1-3/4" 7/16" 931 1 66261009849
3/16" 1/8" - 1/2" 1" - 2" 1/4" 2" 7/16" 994 1 66261009852
1/4" - 5/16" UP TO 1" UP TO 2" 1/4" 2-1/4" 5/8" 932 1 66261059422
UP TO 1" 2" - 3" 1/4" 2-1/4" 3/4" 933 1 66261059421
3/8" UP TO 1/2" 2" - 4" 1/4" 2-1/2" 1" 990 1 66261009851
1/2" UP TO 1" 3" - 6" 1/4" 3-1/8" 1-5/8" 934 1 66261009850
THREADED MANDREL FOR UNIFIED WHEELS

SHANK SHANK FOR CENTER USE WITH 3M STD. UPC
LENGTH DIAMETER HOLE UNIFIED WHEEL EQUIVALENT PKG. NO.
2” 1/4" 3/16 1 X 1 X 3/16 948 5 66261047584
BEAR-TEX UNIFIED WHEELS (CONTINUED)
SpecCheck STARTING RECOMMENDATIONS

SERIES 10 UNIFIED WHEEL MARKING SYSTEM APPLICATION SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION DENSITY ABRASIVE GRIT SIZE Heavy deburring UW1-8AM Series 10 Wheel
UW1 2 - Softer A = Aluminum C = Coarse Medium deburring UW1-6AF Series 10 Wheel
Unified Wheel 4 Oxide M = Medium Light deburring 220 grit S/C Deburring Wheel
Series 10 6 S = Silicon F = Fine Medium grain finishing 150 grit S/C medium density General Duty Wheel
8 - Harder Carbide Fine grain finishing 220 grit S/C medium density General Duty Wheel

BEAR-TEX POLYBOND WHEELS DIE GRINDER
Polybond wheels are manufactured by bonding abrasive grain BENCH GRINDER
into a foamed polyurethane matrix, similar to bonded grinding
wheels, yet flexible and conformable.
METAL CONDITIONING WHEELS
• Heavy duty deburring applications
• High surface temperature applications
PEDESTAL
• Replacing wire brushes GRINDER
• Finishing applications
WOOD FINISHING WHEELS
• Wood mold profile sanding
BETTER
SIZE MAX. STD.
BEAR-TEX POLYBOND REINFORCED METAL CONDITIONING WHEELS

1 X 1 X 3/16 A80-F4BTR 24,000 50 66261002022 Reinforced metal conditioning
3 X 1/4 X 1/4 A40-H5BTR 18,000 40 66261006044 wheels have a stronger, more
C80-H4BTR 66261002077 aggressive bond than non-woven
unified wheels, which provides a M119
BEAR-TEX POLYBOND METAL CONDITIONING WHEELS high rate of cut and long life.
These wheels are geared for higher
6 X 1/2 X 1-1/4 C150-H10BTM 3,600 8 66261010696 RPM's and air tool applications.
6 X 1 X 1-1/4 A40-H10BTM 3,600 4 66261006117
6 X 1 X 1-1/4 A40-J10BTM 3,600 4 66261010697
6 X 1 X 1-1/4 C80-F7BTM 3,600 4 66261010698
6 X 1 X 1-1/4 C240-D4BTM 2,200 4 66261010695
SpecCheck STARTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEAR-TEX

STARTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEAR-TEX POLYBOND REINFORCED METAL CONDITIONING
POLYBOND METAL CONDITIONING WHEELS WHEELS
All purpose finishing and polishing C240-D4BTM Aircraft components - polishing, deburring A80-F4BTR
General deburring - nonferrous materials C80-F7BTM Tool & Die - deburring, blending, polishing A40-H5BTR
General deburring - nonferrous and coarse finishing A40-H10BTM Mold and die repair C80-H4BTR
General deburring and finishing C150-H10BTM Fabrication - edge breaking, corner blending A80-F4BTR
Saw blade finishing A40-J10BTM Fittings - deburring, cleaning threads, slotting A80-F4BTR
BEAR-TEX POLYBOND WHEELS (CONTINUED)
BETTER
SIZE MAX. STD.
BEAR-TEX POLYBOND WOOD FINISHING WHEELS

6 X 2 X 1-1/4 G60-H9BTW 3,600 2 66261003833
C80-F7BTW 66261009750 Polybond polyurethane foam wood
8 X 2 X 1-1/4 G60-H9BTW 2,600 2 66261004253
finishing wheels provide the ideal
C80-F7BTW 66261004579 balance between long life and profile
G100-D7BTW 66261009846 edge holding ability– matched with
fast cut rates and uncompromised
finishing capability.
STD. UPC
PKG. NO.
Contains aluminum oxide
BEAR-TEX POLYBOND WOOD FINISHING PSA-backed abrasive sheet and
WHEEL SHAPING KIT instructions to dress final shapes
into wheels.
1 KIT 66261055352
SpecCheck
BEAR-TEX POLYBOND WOOD FINISHING WHEEL SPEED RECOMMENDATION CHART
SOFT MAPLE, POPLAR, OAK, WALNUT, ROCK MAPLE, SYNTHETIC
WHEEL MAHOGANY, PINE, GUM PECAN, CHERRY BOARD PRODUCTS
DIAMETER SUGGESTED SFPM: 1500 - 2000 SUGGESTED SFPM: 900 - 1400 SUGGESTED SFPM: 2000 - 2500
6” 900 - 1250 RPM 550 - 850 RPM 1300 - 1600 RPM
8” 650 - 900 RPM 400 - 600 RPM 950 - 1200 RPM
APPLICATION SPEC
Intermediate sanding of solid woods G60-H9BTW
Finish sanding of solid woods C60-H9BTW
Finish sanding of synthetic board products C80-F7BTW
Sealer sanding G100-D7BTW
M120
Polybond Product Identification System
C 80 F 7 BTW
ABRASIVE GRIT SIZE HARDNESS STRUCTURE BOND TYPE

A = ALUMINUM OXIDE 40 SOFTER D OPEN 4 BTM =
C = SILICON CARBIDE 60 F 5 METAL CONDITIONING
G = GARNET 80 H 7 BTR =
100 J 9 REINFORCED
150 HARDER J CLOSED 10 METAL CONDITIONING
240 BTW =
WOOD CONDITIONING
INTRODUCTION ABRASIVES
Most Bear-Tex products consist of a non-woven web of nylon fibers Silicon carbide and aluminum oxide abrasives are offered. Silicon
impregnated throughout with abrasive grain and bonded with synthetic carbide is sharper, cuts faster, and produces finer scratch patterns on
resins. This design produces a cushioned, three-dimensional material most surfaces. Aluminum oxide is more durable and tends to last
that is extremely pliable and long lasting. The uniform dispersion of longer. It causes less discoloration on aluminum, and is more
abrasive throughout the web provides a continuous supply of new grain aggressive on certain applications such as hardened steel parts. Bear-
as the old grain and fibers wear away during use. Tex hand pads and rolls are also available in a non-abrasive material.
Bear-Tex products, with their open mesh construction, are waterproof,
washable, resilient, conformable, non-loading, non-conductive, non- GRITS
metallic, and non-rusting. Bear-Tex wheels are easily pre-formed to Grit refers to the size of the abrasive grain impregnated into the nylon
conform to special-shaped work pieces. web. The coarser the grit, the more aggressive the cut, the rougher the
Since Bear-Tex products are designed for use where stock removal is finish. The finer the grit, the less aggressive the cut and the resulting
not required, they begin where other abrasives leave off. The relatively surface finish will be finer, if all other conditions are equal.
non-aggressive nature of nylon and grit inherent in the Bear-Tex
GRIT DESIGNATIONS GRIT SIZE
material makes it ideal as a finishing tool. While 60 to 80 grit are

considered intermediate sizes in other products, they are considered Coarse (C) 50 - 80
Medium (M) 100 - 150
coarse for Bear-Tex items.
Fine (F) 180 - 220
Bear-Tex can be used on aluminum, brass, copper, nickel, chrome plate, Very Fine (VF) 240 - 360
stainless steel, zinc, titanium, tantalum, ceramics, glass, plastic, Ultra Fine (UF) 600
fiberglass, wood, plywood and other materials. Applications include Micro Fine (MF) 800 - 1200
deburring, cleaning, scrubbing, scouring, blending, polishing,
highlighting, removing flash from plastic parts, removing fuzz from
plywood, dulling laminates, removing oxides and rust, scuffing paint DENSITIES
before repainting, rubbing sealers, removing raised wood fiber, and The product "density" refers to the number of fibers which have been
imparting satin and decorative finishes. compressed into the nylon web material. Under identical conditions,
Used wet or dry, Bear-Tex products offer the following advantages: harder density wheels cut faster, last longer and produce finer finishes
controlled cut, with little or no stock removal, allows for increased than softer density wheels. Softer density wheels offer greater
productivity, consistent, uniform finish, ability to automate operations, conformability and have less tendency to load or burn the work piece.
minimized smearing and reduced operator training. These advantages
make Bear-Tex products an excellent alternative to bristle brushes, set- FIBER SIZING
up wheels, greaseless compounds, and steel wool. Several nylon fiber sizes are used in the manufacture of Bear-Tex web
material because the fiber size is a significant factor in the coating
process as each produces distinct cutting characteristics.
BONDING AGENTS
Waterproof resins are used in the manufacture of Bear-Tex web material
to bond the nylon fibers together and to firmly anchor the abrasive
grains throughout the web.
CONVENTIONAL KEY BEAR-TEX PRODUCT AS ADVANTAGES OF BEAR-TEX PRODUCT

CONVENTIONAL FINISHING METHOD APPLICATION AN ALTERNATIVE VERSUS ALTERNATE FINISHING METHODS
FINISHING Bristle Brushes Cleaning Clean & Finish Wheels Superior cleaning performance M121
Metal Finishing Wheels Higher productivity
METHODS VERSUS Flap Wheels No slurry or compound required
More consistent finish
BEAR-TEX Eliminates compound dust and flying bristles
PRODUCTS Greaseless Finishing Flap Wheels Reduced maintenance
The following chart outlines the Compounds Convolute Wheels No compound, instant set-up
Unified Wheels Elimination of compound dust
advantages achievable when using More uniform finish
Bear-Tex products as alternatives More consistent work rate
to other cleaning, blending, Set-up Wheels Blending/ Convolute Wheels No break-in time required
deburring, and finishing methods. Deburring Unified Wheels More consistent cut
Bear-Tex products are listed in the More uniform finish
sequence of normal preference for Maintains geometry
the application stated. However, Safer, no flying wheel pieces
because of the numerous Steel Wool Cleaning Rolls Faster, longer life
variables, only testing can ensure Discs Less pressure required
selection of the most cost- Hand Pads Non-rusting, cleaner
Safer, no splinters
effective product.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF BEAR-TEX WHEELS 3) PRESSURE
Maximum wheel life and best surface conditioning results can be achieved by Light to medium pressure is recommended for most operations. Flap wheels
closely adhering to the following recommendations. require much lighter pressure to perform properly than other Bear-Tex wheels;
whereas, unified wheels can withstand much higher pressures in order to
1) WHEEL DIRECTION perform deburring jobs. In all cases, avoid excessive pressure which may
Convolute wheels must always run in the direction indicated by the arrow result in wheel deformation and damage to the work surface.
printed on the side of each wheel. Flap wheels and unified wheels can be run 4) FEED SPEED
in either direction.
Feed speeds directly affect the number of pieces completed over a given
2) WHEEL SPEED period of time. Slow feed speed reduces the number of workpieces completed,
Wheel speed is an important factor in that it affects product finish, rate of cut, while producing a shorter scratch pattern. Slow feed speed allows for longer
and wheel life. In general, fast wheel speeds give harder action and a finer dwell time and permits more work to be done on each piece. Conversely, a fast
finish; whereas, slower speeds give a softer action and a coarser finish for the feed speed increases the number of workpieces completed, while producing a
same wheel density. longer scratch pattern.
The following are recommended operating speeds for the most common 5) OSCILLATION
applications. Oscillation may be used to break up scratch lines and produce a more uniform
finish. Additionally, an increase in cut may be experienced. A general starting
APPLICATION RECOMMENDED SPEED

Cleaning and upgrading of surface conditions 2200 to 6000 SFPM point for oscillation is 3/8" amplitude at 200 cycles per minute.
Cut-buffing on metal surfaces 6500 to 8000 SFPM 6) LUBRICANTS
Deburring 5500 to 8000 SFPM Lubricants, such as water, water soluble oil and straight oil, will decrease the
Decorative finishing 500 to 3000 SFPM heat generated while running, improve the luster, and reduce the surface
finish. The higher the viscosity of the lubricant, the lower the surface finish
Imparting decorative finishes 900 to 3000 SFPM
(RMS value) produced.
Oxide removal 3500 to 6500 SFPM
TESTING MAY SHOW THAT A SLOWER OR FASTER SPEED IS DESIRABLE FOR SPECIFIC
OPERATIONS. NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RPM RATING OF THE WHEEL.
FACTORS IN WHEEL CHOICE

This chart provides a relative comparison of other Bear-Tex wheel wheel performance, this chart can only be general in nature. The most
variables. It can serve as a useful guide in choosing the most suitable cost-effective results can always be obtained by wheel testing on the
product for a given application. However, as many other factors affect application.
1. Wheel MOST CONFORMABLE (SOFT) LEAST CONFORMABLE (HARD)
Conformability Flap Wheel Clean & Finish Metal Finishing Series 1000 Series 1000 B442-XHD
6 & 7 Density 8 & 9 Density
2. Wheel Openness OPEN MESH CLOSED MESH
Clean & Finish Metal Finishing Series 1000 Series 1000 B442-XHD
6 & 7 Density 8 & 9 Density
3. Wheel MOST AGGRESSIVE LEAST AGGRESSIVE
Aggressiveness Metal Finishing B442-XHD Clean & Finish Series 1000 Flap Wheels
4. Finishing Action* COARSER FINER
Metal Finishing Clean & Finish B442-XHD Series 1000 Flap Wheels
5. Pressure for LIGHTER HIGHER
Best Results Flap Wheels Clean & Finish Metal Finishing
Series 1000 Series 1000 Series 1000 B442-XHD
6 Density 7 Density 8 & 9 Density
M122 * ON STEEL SURFACES, SILICON CARBIDE WHEELS WILL PRODUCE A BRIGHTER FINISH THAN ALUMINUM OXIDE WHEELS.
SURFACE FINISH VARIABLES

Changes in any one of many factors can affect the surface finish on the work piece. This chart shows the effect on surface finish by changes in single
factors of product specifications. Arrows have been used to signify the trend direction. The arrow length does not signify that the effect of each factor
is equal.
VARIABLE FACTOR ROUGH FINISH SMOOTH SURFACE
HIGH RMS READING LOWER RMS READING
1. GRIT SIZE COARSE VERY FINE
2. WHEEL GRADE SOFT HARD
3. WHEEL SPEED SLOW FAST
4. FEED SPEED FASTER (LONG SCRATCH) SLOWER (SHORT SCRATCH)
5. OSCILLATION NO OSCILLATION OSCILLATION
6. LUBRICANTS and DRY WATER SOLUBLE OIL STRAIGHT OIL
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