{"product_id":"3m-3m-general-purpose-cut-off-wheel-01988-3-in-x-1-16-in-x-3-8-in-50-each-case-1988","title":"3M General Purpose Cut-Off Wheel 01988 — 3 in × 1\/16 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 01988 — 3 in × 1\/16 in\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reinforced Type 1 cut-off wheel for perpendicular cuts through automotive sheet metal, exhaust components, clamps, tubing, frame material, and rusted fasteners. Compared with the thinner 01987 wheel, this 1\/16-inch version gives the buyer a thicker wheel for compatible guarded cut-off tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/multimedia.3m.com\/mws\/media\/1067334P\/a-3m-general-purpose-cut-off-wheel-01988.jpg\" alt=\"3M General Purpose Cut-Off Wheel 01988 — 3 in × 1\/16 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\/16 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-secondary\"\u003e1.5875 mm\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\u003eDurable Reinforced Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rigid, resin-bonded wheel supports repeated cut-off work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFast-Cutting Aluminum Oxide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTough aluminum-oxide grain is selected for fast cutting across common automotive metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThicker 1\/16-Inch Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1\/16-inch wheel is the thicker companion to 01987 and should be selected when that exact profile is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Wheel Changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hub-and-retainer-nut attachment supports straightforward replacement on the correct tool setup.\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\u003eIs 1\/16 inch the right thickness?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose 01988 when the job and tool call for a 3-inch wheel with a 1\/16-inch thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the thinner 01987 only when its 0.040-inch official specification is appropriate for the cut and tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not choose between the wheels by appearance alone; confirm diameter, thickness, center hole, flanges, guard, and speed rating.\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\"\u003e01988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"measure-primary\"\u003e3 in × 1\/16 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"measure-secondary\"\u003e76.2 × 1.5875 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\"\u003e051131019881\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\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, hub, retainer nut, ANSI-approved Type 1 flanges, and correctly sized guard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wheel rating must meet or exceed the tool's maximum operating speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis wheel cuts with its outer edge; it is not a sanding disc for surface finishing.\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 and includes the required adjustable guard. Confirm the wheel speed marking before use.\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\u003eHow does this differ from 01987?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e01988 is specified at 1\/16 inch (0.0625 inch) thick. The current official specification for 01987 is 0.040 inch thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does one source description mention 1\/32 inch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current 01988 specification and product title identify 1\/16 inch, while a manufacturer description paragraph contains conflicting 1\/32-inch wording. This page follows the exact current specification and flags the conflict internally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat materials can it cut?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e3M lists metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, copper, nickel, chromium, titanium, and zinc.\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\/7100229881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOfficial 3M product page — 01988\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":45361783275635,"sku":"01988","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8546\/7507\/files\/3m-standalone-1988.webp?v=1786733866","url":"https:\/\/pbedirect.com\/products\/3m-3m-general-purpose-cut-off-wheel-01988-3-in-x-1-16-in-x-3-8-in-50-each-case-1988","provider":"PBE Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}