Flap Wheels

Twister Flap wheels are used for grinding, dressing, deburing, polishing and blending of all kinds of regular or irregular surfaces.

Santek flap wheels are made in a range of different constructions, offering a choice in flexibility, aggression, hardness and cutting action.

Type-1-L: Standard wheel, Medium density, Medium Pressure, Long Flap, L-Hub.

Type-2-L: Short Flap, Extra high density, Extra high pressure, large hub, L-Hub.

Type-3-U: Soft flap, Low & Med Pressure, good grain exposure, Cooler cut, U-Hub.

Type-4-P: Plastic center with 19mm hole and keyway, Soft short flaps.

Safety

Flap wheels perform best between 15-20m/s, this giving the optimum balance between stock removal, surface finish, cutting temperature and wheel life.

  • NB! Excess speed is dangerous and may result in wheel disintegration, flaps pulling out, grain shedding and overheating.
  • NEVER USE FLAP WHEELS AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50m/s!
  • Do not use wet or in any coolant or oil. Flap wheels are direction sensitive.
  • Use in accordance to ANSI B7.1.

Type 1-L Standard Sizes

Type 2-L Standard Sizes

Type 3-U Standard Sizes

Standard Grit Sizes Available

Flange and Bush Sets for Flap Wheels

Slashed Flap Wheel

Volumes warranted Santek Flap Wheels can be made to almost any dimensions and can be custom designed to suit our customer’s unique requirements.

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