Product Description
Milwaukee 4 in. Stringer Bead Wire Wheel — Carbon Steel
Model Number: 48-52-5010
The Milwaukee 48-52-5010 is a 4 in. Stringer Bead Wire Wheel in carbon steel for use with 4 in. and 4-1/2 in. angle grinders — a specialty wire wheel for weld bead cleaning, light scale removal, and surface preparation on steel surfaces where the stringer bead wire arrangement provides less aggressive action than knot wire while still delivering thorough cleaning. The stringer bead configuration uses straight individual wire strands without the knotting that characterizes more aggressive knot wire brushes — the individual strands flex independently as the wheel rotates, allowing the wire tips to conform to curved surfaces, small-radius profiles, and complex geometry that rigid knot wire brushes bridge over rather than cleaning consistently. This conformability makes the stringer bead wheel the right choice for cleaning along weld toes, inside fillets, and on shaped steel profiles where consistent contact across the surface geometry is required for complete cleaning coverage.
Carbon steel wire is the standard specification for cleaning and preparation work on ferrous metal surfaces where iron contamination from the wire is not a concern. Common applications include cleaning weld beads before and after inspection, cleaning fillet weld toes on structural members, light rust removal from bar and structural shapes, and general wire brush surface preparation of fabricated steel where the less aggressive stringer bead action is appropriate for the surface condition. Always operate within the rated RPM, use appropriate face shield protection, and wear PPE for wire brush work with angle grinders.
Features
- Stringer bead wire for less aggressive cleaning than knot wire on shaped surfaces
- Individual strands conform to curved profiles knot wire bridges over
- 4 in. cup profile for weld bead cleaning and structural shape surface preparation
- Carbon steel wire for ferrous metal cleaning and surface preparation
- For weld bead cleaning, fillet toe cleaning, and light rust removal on steel shapes
Specifications
- Diameter: 4 in.
- Profile: Cup
- Wire Type: Carbon Steel, Stringer Bead
- Application: Weld Bead Cleaning, Light Scale, Rust Removal on Steel Shapes
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-52-5010 4 in. Stringer Bead Wire Wheel — Carbon Steel
