This 16-inch oil-treated natural sisal flat polishing wheel is suitable for polishing and finishing metal surfaces.
Our Ratings:★★★★★
★ This 16-inch oil-treated natural sisal flat polishing wheel is made of multiple layers of natural sisal fabric and sewn with spiral cotton thread. The oil-treatment process enhances its hardness and cutting ability, making it suitable for long-term storage and preventing workpiece scorching during heavy-duty rough polishing.
★ It is particularly suitable for grinding large flat products made of stainless steel, iron, and carbon steel, and can be used with manual, semi-automatic, and large-scale fully automatic polishing production lines.
Features & Benefits
Compared to the sisal + cotton sandwich-layered composite version, the all-sisal, fabric-free version features high cutting performance, sufficient hardness, and reduced slippage, making it ideal for heavy-duty cutting, coarse, and medium polishing.
1. Stronger material removal capability for faster stock removal
Made entirely of sisal fibers, it offers higher overall hardness and rigidity, enabling rapid removal of deep scratches, weld marks, oxidation layers, and coarse surface imperfections.
Wheels with a cotton-lined core have a softer cotton layer, which can somewhat weaken the grinding force; the all-sisal version is suitable for processes requiring high material removal and leveling.
2. Uniform surface hardness, eliminating polishing marks caused by soft and hard layers
Without a cotton lining, the entire wheel is made of a uniform material. When polishing flat surfaces, the force is applied completely evenly, minimizing uneven polishing (some areas being polished too heavily while others too lightly) and preventing cotton imprints and color variations. Ideal for stainless steel flat plates, sheet metal, and large-area flat workpieces.
3. Better stability under high-temperature conditions; less prone to softening or deformation
The all-flax construction offers superior heat resistance. During prolonged continuous operation on automated machines, the working surface is less prone to edge collapse or indentations; the wheel retains its shape well, ensuring a more consistent service life.
4. Uniform wax application, high wax absorption efficiency, and reduced slippage
Hemp fibers have a uniform porous structure, ensuring stable penetration and release of polishing wax. Sandwich-layered cotton cloth tends to absorb excessive wax, causing slippage and making polishing difficult; all-hemp wheels provide sufficient friction, are less prone to slippage under heavy pressure, and maintain consistent and stable grinding force.
5. Wear-resistant and durable, reducing the frequency of mid-process replacements
Pure hemp material offers high overall tear resistance and a lower risk of delamination. With cloth-backed wheels, prolonged use can lead to delamination and wrinkling between the hemp and cotton layers; the all-hemp monolithic structure prevents wavy edges or fraying.
6. Clear and Controllable Surface Texture, Minimizing the Risk of a Haze Finish
Cotton cloth inherently possesses soft polishing properties, which can easily produce a hazy finish prematurely; the all-hemp wheel first performs powerful cutting and leveling, resulting in a clean and crisp surface texture on the workpiece. This allows for precise control over the coarse and medium polishing stages, providing a better foundation for the subsequent fine polishing with cloth wheels.
Applicable Scenarios
1. Suitable for polishing processes:
Coarse polishing, heavy-duty leveling; efficiently removes weld marks, deep scratches, and scale, laying a solid foundation for subsequent medium and fine polishing
2. Applicable industries:
Bathroom fixtures, hardware products, metal furniture, building materials, stainless steel sheets
3. Applicable materials:
Copper, iron, titanium, carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy
4. Compatible Polishing Machines:
Automatic flat-surface polishing machines, bench-top grinders, tableware and kitchenware polishing machines, lock polishing equipment
5. Compatible Polishing Compounds:
Yellow polishing compound, purple polishing compound, brown polishing wax
Product Specifications
| Parameters | Properties |
| Product Name | 16-Inch Oil-Treated Natural Sisal Flat Polishing Wheel |
| Product Specifications | Standard Outer Diameter: 3–20 inches (customizable to meet customer requirements) Standard Bore Diameter: ½ –3 inches (customizable to meet customer requirements) Standard Thickness:6-16mm (customizable to meet customer requirements) Standard Number of Floors: 3P–7P Center Hole Shape: Round holes, square holes, hex socket holes(customizable to meet customer requirements) |
| Product Material | natural sisal |
| Exterior Color | Yellow, White |
| Maximum speed | 2400RPM |
| Hardness | Hard |
Safety Precautions
Do not exceed the maximum safe speed of 2,400 rpm; wear protective gloves, safety goggles, and a dust mask when polishing; avoid applying excessive pressure to prevent damage to the item being polished.
Manufacturing Process
Made from high-hardness sisal fiber, with no cotton interlayers throughout the entire wheel; the sisal surface undergoes an oil treatment followed by curing; multiple layers of sisal sheets are laminated and tightly stitched for reinforcement; the wheel is heat-pressed to set its shape; the working surface is leveled; dynamic balancing is performed; the inner bore is cut to size; and the finished product undergoes final inspection.
Custom Polishing Wheel Solutions
Based on your workpiece material and polishing process standards, we offer comprehensive OEM and ODM customization services:
· Customizable outer diameter, inner bore, bore shape, and thickness
· Fiber material, oil impregnation process, and finish color
· Hardness and cutting force adjusted to meet specific requirements
Advantages of custom polishing wheels: Cutting force precisely matched to your needs, longer service life, higher polishing efficiency, and significantly reduced overall consumable costs.
Why Choose Weike Polishing Wheels
We strictly adhere to the ISO 9001:2015 standard as the guiding principle for our production, rigorously implement 5S standardized management, and maintain strict quality control over every product to ensure we provide our customers with high-quality finished goods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Procurement
What is the key difference between an eight-strand hemp rope polishing wheel and a standard sisal polishing wheel?
This product is formed by spirally weaving 8 strands of sisal yarn. Its fiber interlacing density is 40% higher than that of ordinary sisal wheels, resulting in a more compact structure with superior tensile strength. The 8-strand three-dimensional weave provides inherent elasticity, allowing it to conform to uneven and irregularly shaped workpieces, while increasing cutting force by 50%. Even during high-speed operation, it is less prone to fiber unraveling or material snagging; Ordinary single-layer sisal wheels have loose fibers and are only suitable for simple, rough grinding on flat surfaces; they show a significant difference in wear resistance and adaptability to curved surfaces.
Eight-strand hemp rope pulleys come in oil-soaked and natural hemp versions. How do you choose between the two?
1. Oil-impregnated type: 60% increase in surface wear resistance, providing stronger cutting performance and reduced wire breakage; suitable for fully automated production lines and high-volume rough polishing of stainless steel and zinc alloys;
2. Virgin, paste-free type: More flexible texture and better heat dissipation; suitable for copper, aluminum, thin workpieces, and manual polishing; less likely to cause burns on soft workpieces.
What steps are involved in the complete manufacturing process for an octagonal twisted rope polishing wheel?
Made from select Grade A long-fiber sisal, this rope is woven from 8 twisted strands → secured around a galvanized steel core with evenly spaced, radial teeth → compacted through multi-layer stacking → reinforced with a locked outer edge; optional oil-soaking, sizing, drying, and hardening processes are available. All finished products undergo dynamic balancing calibration and are packaged after manual quality inspection for dimensions and density.
