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3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Flap Disc 1169F, 60+, T29-Flat Quick Change Plastic, 6 in x 5/8 in-11, 5 ea/Case
$11.31 / Each
| SKU | 7100424457 |
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| Legacy SKU | 60440626509 |
| UPC | 00068060144331 |
| Product Number | 1169F |
3M Cubitron 3 Flap Disc 1169F is one of our highest-performance abrasive disc built for versatility and value. Powered by 3M Precision-Shaped Grain re-engineered now with curved sides, it lasts longer and cuts faster than any other shape grain, conventional aluminum oxide, or alumina zirconia flap discs at the same time that it's easy -to-operate, offering the long life required in everyday use. This unbeatable combination of performance and value can increase productivity while also lowering your abrasive spend.
- Delivers long-lasting premium performance and versatility which will boost your productivity
- Contains our new 3M Precision-Shaped Grain, now re-engineered with curved sides, which cuts faster and lasts longer than conventional abrasive grain
- Proven to outperform traditional alumina zirconia flap discs
- Individual flaps break down, exposing fresh mineral to deliver consistent cut rate for the life of the disc
- Ideal for use on carbon steel, stainless steel and other heat-sensitive alloys
- Covers a wide range of applications from weld grinding and beveling to surface prep, deburring, blending, finishing, weld spatter removal and work on edges and contours
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| Weight | 2.302 lb |
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| Length | 7.7 in |
| Width | 7.7 in |
| Height | 6.2 in |
| Color | Purple |
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PRODUCT FAQ
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What grit level is the Cubitron 3 flap disc, and what types of materials can it work on?
The 60+ grit makes this disc ideal for medium to aggressive stock removal on a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, and other metals. It's perfect when you need faster material removal without sacrificing quality.
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Will this flap disc work with my existing quick change system?
Yes! The T29-Flat Quick Change design means it will seamlessly integrate with any standard quick change system. No adapter plates or compatibility issues—just pop it on and get to work.
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How many discs come in each case, and what's the diameter?
Each case contains 5 flap discs, and they're 6 inches in diameter with a 5/8 in-11 arbor hole. This gives you a great value package for ongoing production work.
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What makes Cubitron 3 different from other flap discs?
Cubitron 3 features revolutionary grain technology that fractures during use to continuously expose fresh, sharp cutting edges. This means you get longer life, consistent performance, and less time changing discs—ultimately saving you money and improving productivity.
The 3M Cubitron 3 Flap Disc 1169F represents an advanced abrasive solution engineered to deliver exceptional durability and versatility in demanding grinding applications. This sophisticated disc combines all the essential characteristics that professionals expect from premium flap disc technology, including superior conformability to workpiece surfaces, intuitive handling capabilities, and a significantly reduced risk of surface gouging or marring during operation.
At the core of this product's performance lies 3M's proprietary Precision-Shaped Grain technology, which has been meticulously re-engineered with specially designed curved sides to enhance cutting efficiency. When applied to carbon steel substrates, the 3M Cubitron 3 Flap Disc 1169F demonstrates remarkable material removal capabilities, achieving up to 49% greater total material removal compared to the previous-generation 3M Cubitron II Flap Disc 969F in the 40+ grade classification, and up to 66% more material removal when compared to the 3M Flap Disc 769F 40+ grade. The combination of durable polyester backing material ensures extended service life and reliable performance across medium to high-pressure grinding scenarios.
The advanced Precision-Shaped Grain design with curved sides continuously fractures during use, generating persistently sharp cutting edges that cleanly slice through metal with surgical precision. This represents a significant departure from conventional abrasive materials, which typically plow through substrates less efficiently. This continuous fracturing mechanism contributes substantially to the disc's exceptional longevity while maintaining consistently high cut-rates throughout its operational lifespan, ensuring dependable performance from first use through disc exhaustion.
Primary Applications- Weld grinding operations
- Light to medium grinding tasks
- Beveling and chamfering
- Deburring finished edges
- Blending and surface leveling
- Final finishing operations
- Comprehensive surface preparation
- Industrial scale removal
- Weld spatter elimination
- Precision work on edges and contoured surfaces
A significant operational benefit of the 3M Cubitron 3 Flap Disc 1169F is its capability to consolidate grinding and finishing work into a single efficient step under typical working conditions. This efficiency gain is possible because the disc naturally produces a final surface finish that is approximately one grade finer than what would be achieved with a comparable fiber disc of identical grade specification. While traditional fiber discs may achieve faster initial cutting speeds, the 3M Cubitron 3 Flap Disc 1169F's superior finishing characteristics can effectively eliminate the need for multiple abrasive changes and disc substitutions, thereby reducing operational downtime and contributing to improved overall workflow productivity.
