Fast cut
General-purpose resin-bonded aluminum oxide for ferrous materials, or silicon carbide for non-ferrous applications. Reinforced and non-reinforced options.
Precision cut-off for manufacturing
Fine cuts.
Less waste.
Thin rubber-bonded abrasive wheels for precise cut-off, accurate slotting, and minimal material loss in demanding production work.
A narrow kerf.
A cleaner cut.BUILT AROUND YOUR APPLICATION
0.1–5.0Millimetres wheel thickness
25–450Millimetres wheel diameter
Wet / dryApplication-specific grades
Cutting technology
Precision in
every pass.
Rubber-bonded thin slitting wheels are manufactured to close tolerances for precise cut-off work. Wet cutting can produce a clean, burr-free surface without changing the characteristics of the material being cut, helping reduce additional finishing and material loss.
As more manufacturers form parts by extrusion or cold drawing and then cut them to size, fast, accurate cut-off becomes essential. Hayes describes its technology as applied worldwide, from sprag-clutch bars, firearm trigger components, and tubular parts to tungsten and molybdenum contacts, hypodermic needles, fountain-pen nibs, and turbine blades.
- Fast cutting
- Accurate slotting
- Precision cut-off
- Reduced heat
- Less material loss
- Reduced finishing
- Burr-free finish
- Material unaltered
Wet or dryWet cutting is the primary application. Some grades are developed for dry cutting with the same precision and quality finish. Finished kerf depends on the wheel, material, and setup.
Wheel grades
Not one wheel for every cut.
From thin rubber-bonded slitting wheels to resin-bonded cut-off wheels, Hayes offers grades for different materials, cuts, and operating conditions.
Long life
Aluminum oxide or silicon carbide for harsh conditions where increased wheel life is needed. Reinforced and non-reinforced options.
Thin-wall tubing
Non-reinforced grade designed for a fast, burr-free cut on thin-wall steel and steel-alloy tubing.
Tool room
Toolmaker-designed cut-off wheels for tool-room applications where precise cutting is required.
Availability and grade selection depend on the application. Contact Hayes to discuss wheel dimensions, material, and target kerf.
Resin-bonded wheel catalog
Sizes for the setup.
The original catalog lists general-purpose and tool-room cut-off wheels by diameter, width, bore, and grade. Dimensions below are converted to millimetres.
These are the sizes published in the legacy catalog, converted from inches and rounded to 0.01 mm. Please confirm current availability and the correct wheel specification with Hayes before ordering.
General-purpose cut-off wheels
| Diameter (mm) | Width (mm) | Bore (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.80 | 1.59, 2.38 | 6.35 |
| 76.20 | 1.59, 2.38, 3.18 | 9.53 |
| 101.60 | 1.59, 2.38, 3.18 | 9.53 |
| 101.60 | 1.59, 2.38 | 9.53 |
| 127.00 | 1.59, 2.38 | 9.53 |
| 152.40 | 0.79, 1.59, 2.38 | 15.88 |
| 177.80 | 1.59 | 31.75 |
| 177.80 | 3.18 | 31.75 |
| 203.20 | 1.59 | 15.88 |
| 203.20 | 1.59 | 31.75 |
| 254.00 | 3.18 | 15.88 |
| 304.80 | 3.18 | 25.40 |
| 355.60 | 3.18 | 25.40 |
| 406.40 | 3.97 | 25.40 |
GP-F · Fast cutting
Reinforced or non-reinforced. Resin-bonded aluminum oxide for ferrous applications; silicon carbide for non-ferrous applications.
GP-L · Long life
Reinforced or non-reinforced aluminum oxide or silicon carbide. Intended to increase wheel life under harsh conditions.
GP-T · Tubing cut-off
Non-reinforced grade for a fast, burr-free cut on thin-wall steel or steel-alloy tubing.
Tool-room cut-off wheels
Designed by toolmakers for toolmakers, these wheels are formulated for tool-room applications where precise cutting is required.
| Diameter (mm) | Width (mm) | Bore (mm) | Grade | Typical result on tool steel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177.80 | 0.79, 1.59 | 31.75 | TR-3 | Excellent cut; minimum burr and burn; excellent life. |
| 203.20 | 0.79, 1.59 | 31.75 | TR-3 | Excellent cut; minimum burr and burn; excellent life. |
| 254.00 | 1.59, 3.18 | 15.88, 31.75 | TR-3 | Excellent cut; minimum burr and burn; excellent life. |
Typical applications
Made for exacting work.
Hayes wheel technology serves production cut-off and specialized slotting across a wide range of materials and components.
Automotive & motion
Sprag clutch bars, axle shafts, valve stems, piston rings, control cables, and spark-plug electrodes.
Medical & fine components
Hypodermic needles, diesel injection needles, capillary tubes, and metallographic sampling.
Metals & materials
Tungsten and molybdenum contacts, high-speed steel, cobalt-nickel alloys, glass rods, and thin-wall tubing.
Special slotting
Fountain pen nibs, turbine blades, collets, drill fluting, carding combs, and precision grooves.
Typical applications
- Control cables: bicycle brakes, car parking brakes, and chokes
- Flexible steel hoses: shower hoses and armored cables
- Collets for chucks
- Diesel injection needles
- Valve stems for internal-combustion engines
- Axle shafts
- Hypodermic needles for medical, dental, and veterinary use
- Tungsten rod for contact points
- Precious-metal contact points
- Tungsten-wire electrodes for lamp bulbs
- Trigger components for firearms
- Sprag bar for sprag clutches in automotive, elevator, and helicopter transmissions
- Precious tubes for solar panels, soldering irons, and similar uses
- Spark-plug electrodes
- Copper rod for soldering guns
- Piston rings
- Cutting expensive metals where material loss is critical
- Laminated magnetic cores for transformers
- Ferrite rods for magnets
- High-speed steel, including twist drills
- Cobalt-nickel alloy, including turbine blades
- Sewing needles
- Wafering various materials
- Inconel tubing for high-temperature probes
- Capillary tubes in metal and glass
- Glass rods
- Tubing for extendable telescopic aerials
- Thin-walled tubes for aircraft and helicopters
Special applications
- Metallographic sampling
- Slotting fountain-pen nibs
- Fluting H.S.S. drill bits, particularly micro-drills
- Dressing the hackles on carding fabric
- Slotting and dressing carding combs
- Slotting jet-turbine blades
- Slotting collets
- Dressing fork prongs for cutlery
- Slotting blades used to perforate paper
- Grooving special files
- Grooving resistors
Hayes Abrasives can solve your cutting and slotting problems.
Hayes Abrasives, Inc.
Let's get your
cut right.
Tell us what you are cutting, the material, and the finish you need. We'll help you discuss the right wheel for the application.
Email Hayes Abrasives- Phone
- (217) 532-6850
- Fax
- (217) 532-6838
- hayes@wamusa.com
- Address
- 120 Smith Road
P.O. Box 237
Hillsboro, IL 62049
USA