Overview
The United Abrasives 95055 is a reusable 5/8-11 adaptor designed to securely mount Type 1 and Type 27 reinforced grinding wheels on angle grinders and stationary grinders. Unlike throwaway hubs that require replacement with each wheel change, this adaptor is engineered for repeated use across multiple wheel applications, reducing long-term consumable costs for fabrication shops, welding facilities, and manufacturing operations.
Key Features
- Reusable Design: Cost-effective alternative to single-use throwaway hubs, reducing recurring expenses
- Multi-Wheel Compatibility: Works with both Type 1 and Type 27 reinforced wheels on the same spindle
- Precise Thread Match: 5/8-11 UNC thread specification ensures secure fastening to compatible grinders
- Wide Wheel Support: Accommodates wheels up to 5 inches in diameter with arbor hole sizes and thicknesses between 0.045 and 1/8 inch
- U.S. Manufactured: Built by United Abrasives, a recognized leader in abrasive tool production
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 95055
- Thread Size: 5/8-11 UNC
- Arbor Hole: 7/8 inch
- Maximum Wheel Diameter: 5 inches
- Wheel Thickness Range: 0.045 to 1/8 inch
- Compatible Wheel Types: Type 1, Type 41, Type 27, Type 42 reinforced wheels
- Adaptor Type: Reusable
- UPC Code: 699053950556
- Country of Origin: United States
- Weight: Approximately 0.9 pounds
Typical Applications
The United Abrasives 95055 adaptor serves a broad range of grinding and metal fabrication tasks:
- Bench grinder and pedestal grinder wheel mounting
- Angle grinder wheel attachment for cut-off and grinding operations
- Metal fabrication shops requiring frequent wheel changes
- Welding facilities performing grinding and finishing work
- Manufacturing environments where tool durability reduces downtime
- CNC and precision machining operations with grinding finishing stages
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Portable and bench grinders with 5/8-11 spindle thread
- Angle grinders equipped with 5/8-11 female thread fastening points
- All Type 1 and Type 27 reinforced grinding wheels (bonded abrasives)
- Wheels with 7/8-inch arbor holes
- Standard stationary grinding equipment in metalworking facilities
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Single-use throwaway wheel hubs designed for 5/8-11 threaded spindles
- Disposable adaptors with equivalent 7/8-inch arbor specifications
Works With
- Type 1 (straight) reinforced wheels
- Type 41 (depressed center) reinforced wheels
- Type 27 (depressed center, reinforced) wheels
- Type 42 (depressed center, reinforced) wheels
- Standard abrasive wheel mounting systems in industrial facilities
