The Walter Allsteel\u2122 11W052 is a 5-inch cut-off wheel designed to deliver exceptional versatility and value in industrial environments. Engineered by Walter Surface Technologies, this abrasive wheel is formulated to provide fast cutting action across a wide range of materials, specifically carbon steel and stainless steel. With a thickness of 3\/64 inches, it offers a thin profile that minimizes material loss and reduces the thermal load on the workpiece, ensuring a cleaner cut with less burr formation.<\/p>\n
Manufactured in Germany, the Allsteel wheel adheres to strict quality standards. It is OSA certified, guaranteeing that it meets rigorous safety requirements for burst speed and structural integrity. A critical feature for MRO and fabrication professionals is the chemical composition of the bonding matrix; this wheel is guaranteed to be free of iron, sulfur, and chlorine. This “contaminant-free” designation is vital when working with stainless steel, as trace amounts of these elements can lead to cross-contamination and subsequent corrosion or rust spots on the finished product.<\/p>\n
This specific SKU features a Type 1 (flat) profile. Unlike Type 27 (depressed center) wheels, the Type 1 design allows for deep cutting and is ideal for splitting metal, cutting profiles, and working in tight 90-degree corners where a depressed center hub might interfere with the workpiece. The 7\/8-inch arbor fits standard 5-inch angle grinders, making it a universal solution for many workshops.<\/p>\n
The Allsteel line is positioned as a high-performance solution that balances wheel life with cutting speed. While premium wheels like the Zipcut focus on extreme speed, the Allsteel offers a robust alternative for general-purpose tasks where cost-per-cut and durability are primary concerns. It is an excellent choice for structural steel fabrication, maintenance repairs, and general metalworking where a reliable, safe, and effective cutting tool is required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"High-Performance General Purpose Cutting The Walter Allsteel\u2122 11W052 is a 5-inch cut-off wheel designed to deliver exceptional versatility and value in industrial environments. Engineered by Walter Surface Technologies, this abrasive wheel is formulated to provide fast cutting action across a wide range of materials, specifically carbon steel and stainless steel. With a thickness of 3\/64… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2000,2004],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1791014","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-abrasives","6":"product_cat-zipcut","7":"pa_arbor-in-7-8","8":"pa_brand-walter","9":"pa_diameter-in-549","10":"pa_packaging-description-25-per-each","11":"pa_thickness-in-3-64","12":"pa_used-to-cut-steel-or-stainless","14":"first","15":"onbackorder","16":"taxable","17":"shipping-taxable","18":"purchasable","19":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1791014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1791014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1791014"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1791014"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/josefgases.com\/stage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1791014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}