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Whether you’re looking for longevity, cutting speed or economy in a cut-off wheel, Walter Surface Technologies’ ZIP WHEEL™ has all that – and more.

First off, the ZIP WHEEL™ is the highest-performing cut-off wheel on the market. In a performance test against 8 other brands of industrial cutting wheels, the ZIP WHEEL™ outlasted them all. 

In the test, each 5” wheel had to cut a 1/4" hot rolled steel plate until the end of its life, and ZIP WHEEL™ exceeded all other wheels by at least 40%. This longevity and durability also means the ZIP WHEEL™ has the lowest cost-per-cut of all the top brands on the market.

What’s more, the ZIP WHEEL™ is heavily reinforced to provide straighter and safer cuts. This ability to resist twisting and bending means freer cutting, and easier and smoother cuts. 

Another unique feature of the ZIP WHEEL™ is its aluminum oxide grain. Walter has created a unique ribbed design for the ZIP WHEEL™, which provides cooler cutting.

Living up to its motto of “Only the Best” for its customers, Walter has even designed the perfect packaging. Walter’s cut-off wheels are sold in a unique, practical, and reusable plastic container that protects and preserves the physical properties of the wheels.

The ZIP WHEEL™ comes in a variety of sizes and thicknesses in the flat Type 1 shape for angle grinders and circular saws, conical Type 27 shape for angle grinders, and Type 27S for angle grinders, which are Spin-On wheels for fast, easy mounting. In addition to saving time and effort, Spin-On wheels are perfectly centered for comfortable, vibration-free cutting. 

Check out the different sizes and types of Walter’s ZIP WHEEL™ by following the links below.

Type 1 High Performance ZIP WHEEL™ for angle grinder and circular saw:

Angle Grinder:

Circular Saw:

Type 27 High Performance ZIP WHEEL™ for angle grinder:

Type 27S Spin-On ZIP WHEEL™ for angle grinder:

Walter Surface Technologies has been a leader in surface treatment technologies for more than 60 years. It provides high productivity abrasives, power tools, tooling, chemical solutions and environmental solutions for the metal working industry. Founded in 1952, Walter Surface Technologies is now established in 7 countries in North America, South America and Europe, with its main office located in Windsor, Connecticut.