Introducing a New Line of Abrasives: The Next Generation of Awesome

This month, we are excited to officially introduce a brand-new line of game-changing abrasives designed to transform your cutting, welding and grinding experiences. 3M's pioneering of precision-shaped grain technology has paved the way for a new era in abrasive efficiency, boasting unparalleled performance, extended lifespan and ease of use. With the imminent roll-out of these updated products, users are empowered to embrace the seamless convergence of productivity, worker safety and sustainability.

Introducing 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Performance Abrasives

For over 40 years, 3M™ Cubitron™ Performance Abrasives have delivered maximum productivity. Launched in 2012, 3M™ Cubitron™ II Industrial Abrasives was the first range of cutting and grinding products using 3M's precision-shaped triangular grain abrasives.

Now, the best have gotten even better, as this range will be replaced by 3M's latest and best offering: the all-new 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Performance Abrasives. With this "next generation of awesome," the line's abrasives significantly raise the benchmark for cut rate and product life in heavy grinding and cutting applications. 3M has re-engineered precision-shaped ceramic triangular grain using proprietary breakthroughs in molecular bonding technology.

What You Can Expect

Responding to industry requirements for better abrasive productivity, worker safety and sustainability, 3M has developed abrasive wheel technologies that make portable bonded wheels work even faster and last even longer than their current best-performing range. The performance is so good compared to existing abrasives that 3M established this new generation of products, with benefits including:

  • Extended Lifespan: You can expect a significant boost in the lifespan of your abrasives, translating to reduced downtime and increased efficiency. The longer-lasting nature of these new abrasives means fewer replacements, saving time and resources.
  • Faster Cut Rate: The newly upgraded technology ensures a faster cut rate, allowing workers to complete tasks more swiftly. This not only aids in improving productivity, but helps enhance overall operational efficiency.
  • Ease of Use: As always, the new abrasive line is designed with user-friendliness in mind, increasing the comfort, speed and confidence of operators.

What's Changing in the Product Line

To maximize simplicity and value to customers, the current 3M™ Cubitron™ II Portable Bonded Wheels range will be replaced by 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Performance Abrasives. Customers will benefit from a wider product choice, better performance and optimized sustainability with no change in list price.

3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Depressed Center Grinding Wheels

  • +50% Longer Life vs. 3M™ Cubitron™ II
  • +14% Faster Cut vs. 3M™ Cubitron™ II
  • Range Expansion: Specific product lines have been introduced where wheel construction and grain type are optimized for applications such as gouging and back grinding where the wheel is used on its edge.

3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Cut-Off Wheels

  • 3X Longer Life vs. 3M™ Cubitron™
  • +10% Faster Cut vs. 3M™ Cubitron™
  • Performance Enhancing Packaging: When cut-off wheels are properly protected from atmospheric moisture, product life can be extended by up to 20% (3M Internal Data). All 3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Cut-Off Wheels will come in resealable bags made of recycled and recyclable material.

3M™ Cubitron™ 3 Cut and Grind Wheels

  • Reformulated wheel composition offers even better balance and a smoother action while maintaining best-in-class performance.
  • Range Expansion — Options for a thinner and faster cut:
    • Current thickness (4.2mm) to be labeled as 5/32 in (previously labeled 1/8 in)
    • Addition of a new thinner wheel (3.2mm) to be labeled as 1/8 in

Look for these exciting, new offerings to become available here for purchase over the next few months. For questions, reach out to our team of experts.