Among its features, the Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip Unitized Wheel has several abrasive elements that make it especially suitable for applications such as coating removal. First, it has a durable, unified construction that won't flex or deflect to surface irregularities, ensuring a continuous, aggressive cut. Second, it's made with an open mesh, which helps minimize clogging and loading when removing coatings. Stripping paint is what the Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip Unitized Wheel is designed for. To assist with your toughest cleaning applications, we interleaved extra-coarse silicon carbide (XCS) mineral in synthetic fibers using resin. The coarse grade allows for more aggressive abrasive cutting than finer grade minerals. While silicon carbide breaks down faster than aluminum oxide, it produces a brighter finish. It cuts sharply to effectively remove scale, rust, surface contaminants, paints, coatings, weld discoloration, and spatter. The unified construction of the Scotch-Brite Clean and Strip Unitized Wheel lends itself even more to aggressive cutting action. To create a unified wheel, we compress layers of open-belt material together during wheel production. Having multiple layers fused together enhances the abrasive's overall ability to aggressively tackle the substrate. Finally, the open-belt design helps with the loading commonly found in high-production environments and during soft coating removal. The gaps between the nylon fibers allow debris to escape, minimizing loading and premature clogging, which in turn extends the abrasive's lifespan. As the fibers break down, they reveal fresh, sharp minerals, so you get a consistent cut part after part. This dense, durable wheel works well with a variety of handheld tools, including die grinders, to reach tight or confined areas. When it comes to peeling paint, trust our Scotch-Brite (TM) Clean and Strip Unified Wheel to help you dig out the layers underneath.