{"product_id":"3m-3m-general-purpose-cut-off-wheel-01987-3-in-x-0-04-in-x-3-8-in-50-each-case-01987","title":"3M General Purpose Cut-Off Wheel 01987 — 3 in × 0.040 in","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"proposed-page\" data-pbe-content-version=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3M · PBE product guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch1\u003e3M General Purpose Cut-Off Wheel 01987 — 3 in × 0.040 in\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3-inch Type 1 cut-off wheel for perpendicular cuts through automotive sheet metal, exhaust components, clamps, frame material, and rusted fasteners. The reinforced resin bond and aluminum-oxide abrasive are designed for fast cutting on a compatible guarded cut-off tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/multimedia.3m.com\/mws\/media\/1067332P\/a-3m-general-purpose-cut-off-wheel-01987.jpg\" alt=\"3M General Purpose Cut-Off Wheel 01987 — 3 in × 0.040 in\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cp class=\"section-kicker\"\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDiameter\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e3 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-secondary\"\u003e76.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eThickness\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e1\/32 in nominal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-secondary\"\u003eOfficial specification: 0.040 in \/ 1.016 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-note\"\u003eThese source values are listed separately—not treated as exact conversions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCenter hole\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e3\/8 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-secondary\"\u003e9.53 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAbrasive\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003eAluminum oxide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWheel type\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003eType 1 cut-off wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSold by PBE Direct\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e1 wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-secondary\"\u003eOrder quantity 1 = one wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-note\"\u003eManufacturer case pack: 50 wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cp class=\"section-kicker\"\u003eWHY IT WORKS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"benefits\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFast-Cutting Aluminum Oxide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTough aluminum-oxide grain supports fast cuts across common automotive metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReinforced Resin Bond\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rigid reinforced construction is designed for durability during cut-off work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompact 3-Inch Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small diameter is intended for compatible utility cut-off tools used on sheet metal, tubing, clamps, and fasteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cp class=\"section-kicker\"\u003eCHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWill this fit my cut-off tool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only on a cut-off tool designed for a 3-inch Type 1 wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the 3\/8-inch center hole and required hub, retainer nut, and ANSI-approved Type 1 flanges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wheel rating must meet or exceed the tool's maximum operating speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a wheel guard sized for the wheel; never use a cut-off tool without its required guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cp class=\"section-kicker\"\u003eWHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptions and package details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3M MPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCenter hole\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold by PBE Direct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e01987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e3 in × 0.040 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-secondary\"\u003e76.2 × 1.016 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e3\/8 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-secondary\"\u003e9.53 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e1 wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-secondary\"\u003eManufacturer case: 50\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e051131019874\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cp class=\"section-kicker\"\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTool compatibility and safe setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a cut-off wheel for edge cutting, not a sanding disc for surface finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3M identifies applications including automotive sheet metal, exhaust pipes, clamps, frame rails, tubing, and rusted bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the 3M safety insert and the cut-off tool manufacturer's operating instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cp class=\"section-kicker\"\u003eRELATED PRODUCT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed a compatible cut-off tool?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/pbedirect.com\/products\/dewalt-20v-max-xr-brushless-cordless-3-in-cut-off-tool-tool-only-dcs438b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8546\/7507\/files\/dewalt-standalone-dcs438b-1.webp?v=1787252641\" alt=\"DEWALT 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Cordless 3-in. Cut-off Tool (Tool Only)\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVerified fit\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEWALT 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Cordless 3-in. Cut-off Tool (Tool Only)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe DEWALT DCS438B uses 3-inch wheels on a 3\/8-inch arbor, includes a guard, and runs at 20,000 RPM—below this wheel's documented 25,000 RPM limit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003eView product →\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cp class=\"section-kicker\"\u003eQUICK ANSWERS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it packaged?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold individually. Order quantity 1 adds one wheel. Manufacturer case pack: 50 wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy do I see both 1\/32 in and 0.040 in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer description and distributor listing use 1\/32 in, while the current official specification lists 0.040 in (1.016 mm). Because those are not exact equivalents, both are shown with their source context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it fit any 3-inch tool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Confirm a compatible cut-off tool, 3\/8-inch center hole, Type 1 flanges, wheel guard, and a tool speed no greater than the wheel rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat material does it cut?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e3M lists a range of metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, copper, nickel, chromium, titanium, and zinc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere is the safety information?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the linked 3M cut-off-wheel safety insert and applicable workplace-safety requirements before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003cp class=\"section-kicker\"\u003eSOURCE MATERIAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/order.3m.com\/store\/escatalog\/~\/d\/7100229882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOfficial 3M product page — 01987\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/multimedia.3m.com\/mws\/media\/1423041O\/3m-cut-off-wheels-safety-insert-34-8718-9565-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e3M cut-off-wheel safety insert\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"3M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45361783242867,"sku":"01987","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8546\/7507\/files\/3m-standalone-01987.webp?v=1786733861","url":"https:\/\/pbedirect.com\/products\/3m-3m-general-purpose-cut-off-wheel-01987-3-in-x-0-04-in-x-3-8-in-50-each-case-01987","provider":"PBE Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}