Grinding Wheels

Tanner supplies industrial grinding wheels for metal fabrication, maintenance, construction, welding, and shop use. Choose from abrasive grinding wheels for stock removal, weld grinding, beveling, edge work, pipeline grinding, bench grinding, and surface preparation.

Whether you are grinding welds, shaping metal, cleaning castings, sharpening tools, or preparing a surface for finishing, Tanner helps you match the right grinding wheel to the tool, material, and application.

Industrial Grinding Wheels for Metalworking, Weld Grinding & Surface Prep

1/4" Grinding Wheels
Grinding Wheel Abrasives Contain Abrasive Compounds that are chosen for their effectiveness in grinding and abrasive machining operations.

Ideal for side Grinding & Corner Grinding

Bench Wheels are for tool sharpening and light stock removal.

Hand & Floor Rubs

1/8" Pipeline
Wheels United Abrasive pipeline grinding wheels feature a proprietary high-ratio blend of ceramic grains for maximum stock removal. UA pipe wheels are ideal for root pass grinding.

Cones & Plugs
Available in the most common application shapes, with large grit sizes for heavy-duty grinding and snagging. Ideal for cleaning, hole edge beveling, smoothing weld seams, and cleaning castings in hard-to-reach places

Cotton Fiber Products
Multiple layers of cotton impregnated with abrasive grain and special bonding agents allow for the coolest blending and finishing wheels. Special cotton formula minimizes loading on soft, non-ferrous metals like aluminum

Semi-Flexible Grinding & Blending Wheels, Challenger Wheels
Challenger Wheels allow the user to grind and blend welds in one step.

Ideal for grinding and Blending

Cup Stones, Type 11
Type 11 shape is excellent for maximum surface area coverage for grinding, foundry and cleaning applications.

1/4" Grinding Wheels

1/8" Pipeline Wheels

Semi-Flexible Grinding & Blending Wheels, Challenger Wheels

Bench Wheels

Cones & Plugs

Cup Stones, Type 11

Cotton Fiber Products

<div itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/FAQPage"> <h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <table style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;"> <tr itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000;"> <td style="padding:12px 0;"> <strong itemprop="name">What is a grinding wheel?</strong> <div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" style="margin-top:8px;"> <div itemprop="text">A grinding wheel, also called an abrasive disc, is a round abrasive tool made with sharp grains that remove, shape, or finish material. Grinding wheels are available in different sizes, materials, and styles for specific machines and applications. <a href="https://resources.tannerbolt.com/what-is-a-grinding-wheel/">More information about grinding wheels here.</a></div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000;"> <td style="padding:12px 0;"> <strong itemprop="name">What should I know about grinding wheel safety?</strong> <div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" style="margin-top:8px;"> <div itemprop="text">Grinding wheel safety starts with using the correct wheel for the tool, material, and application. Users should inspect wheels before use, follow manufacturer instructions, wear proper personal protective equipment, and use safe operating practices. <a href="https://resources.tannerbolt.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-grinding-wheel-safety/">Learn more about preventing accidents when using a grinding wheel.</a></div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000;"> <td style="padding:12px 0;"> <strong itemprop="name">What grinding wheel should I use for metal?</strong> <div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" style="margin-top:8px;"> <div itemprop="text">For general metal grinding, weld removal, beveling, and edge work, choose a grinding wheel that matches your grinder size, arbor, speed rating, material, and application. 1/4" grinding wheels are commonly used for heavy stock removal, while specialty wheels may be better for pipeline work, bench grinding, blending, or hard-to-reach areas.</div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000;"> <td style="padding:12px 0;"> <strong itemprop="name">What is the difference between a grinding wheel and a cut-off wheel?</strong> <div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" style="margin-top:8px;"> <div itemprop="text">Grinding wheels are designed for side grinding, shaping, beveling, weld grinding, and stock removal. Cut-off wheels are thinner and are designed for cutting through metal, pipe, tubing, and other materials. Always use the wheel type recommended for the tool and application.</div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000;"> <td style="padding:12px 0;"> <strong itemprop="name">Can grinding wheels be used on stainless steel?</strong> <div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" style="margin-top:8px;"> <div itemprop="text">Some grinding wheels are suitable for stainless steel, but the wheel must be matched to the material and application. Check the product specifications for stainless compatibility, contaminant-free requirements, grinder size, arbor size, and maximum RPM rating before use.</div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000;"> <td style="padding:12px 0;"> <strong itemprop="name">How do I choose the right grinding wheel?</strong> <div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" style="margin-top:8px;"> <div itemprop="text">Start with the material, tool type, wheel diameter, arbor size, RPM rating, grit, bond, and job type. Heavy stock removal, weld grinding, bench grinding, pipeline grinding, and surface finishing may each call for a different grinding wheel style.</div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr itemprop="mainEntity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question" style="border-bottom:1px solid #000;"> <td style="padding:12px 0;"> <strong itemprop="name">What are bench grinding wheels used for?</strong> <div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer" style="margin-top:8px;"> <div itemprop="text">Bench grinding wheels are commonly used for tool sharpening, light stock removal, deburring, and general shop grinding. Choose the proper wheel based on the bench grinder, material, grit, and finish required.</div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div>