Description
The FORNEY INDUSTRIES INC 72759 is a 4-inch twist knot wire wheel brush designed for heavy-duty surface preparation and cleaning applications. Built with a coarse wire configuration and a .012-inch wire size, this brush delivers high-impact abrasive action suited for demanding metalworking tasks. The 5/8-inch-11 arbor mount makes it compatible with standard angle grinders commonly used in fabrication and maintenance shops. Licensed tradespeople and experienced metalworkers rely on this style of brush for aggressive stock removal and surface conditioning before and after welding operations.
This wire wheel brush is used primarily in surface preparation prior to welding, as well as for removing weld scale, spatter, and heavy corrosion from metal surfaces. It is well suited for industrial maintenance, structural steel work, pipe fabrication, and general metalworking environments where a high-impact coarse brush is required to clean or prep base metal. The coarse twist knot construction concentrates wire tips for focused cutting action on rough or heavily contaminated surfaces.
Key Features
- 4-inch diameter twist knot wire wheel for high-impact surface preparation
- Coarse .012-inch wire size delivers aggressive cleaning and descaling action
- 5/8-inch-11 arbor fits standard angle grinders used in welding and fabrication
- Removes weld scale, spatter, and heavy corrosion from metal surfaces
- Twist knot construction focuses wire tips for concentrated cutting performance
- Sold in a package of 10 units for shop or job-site stocking
Compatibility
Designed for use with standard angle grinders equipped with a 5/8-inch-11 threaded spindle, which is the common arbor size on 4-inch and 4.5-inch angle grinders used in welding, fabrication, and industrial maintenance applications.
Installation Notes
Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with angle grinder safety practices. Always power down and unplug or de-energize the grinder before mounting or removing the wheel. Verify that the grinder spindle speed rating meets or exceeds the maximum rated RPM of the wire wheel before operation. Wear appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves, as wire tip breakage is a known hazard with wire wheel brushes under load.
Technical Specifications
- Diameter: 4 inches
- Wire Configuration: Twist Knot
- Wire Size: .012 inches
- Cut: Coarse
- Arbor Size: 5/8 inches-11
- Package Quantity: 10 EA
- Weight: 6.4 pounds
Standard Information
- Brand: FORNEY INDUSTRIES INC
- Manufacturer Part Number: 72759
