BRUIN Snail-Lock to 5/8-11 Adapter – 4 in., Snail-Lock to 5/8-11 Thread
BRUIN Snail-Lock to 5/8-11 Adapter – 4 in., Snail-Lock to 5/8-11 Thread
The BRUIN Snail-Lock to 5/8-11 Adapter is a 4 in. adapter that mounts snail-lock quick-change tooling onto a 5/8 in.-11 threaded grinder or polisher spindle.
It converts in one direction: snail-lock tooling on, 5/8 in.-11 machine underneath. That is what lets a shop run snail-lock polishing wheels and brushes on the same variable-speed polisher already used for threaded backer pads and cup wheels, and swap tools by hand without a wrench. It is listed at 4 in., and no tooling-compatibility list is published for it, so confirm the adapter size your snail-lock tooling calls for before ordering. The body material and any maximum RPM rating are not published either.
Key Features
- Snail-lock head – quick-change tooling twists on and off by hand, no wrench
- 5/8 in.-11 female thread underneath, the standard US grinder and polisher spindle
- Listed at 4 in.; the tooling diameters it accepts are not published
- Body material and maximum RPM are not published and are not stated here
What's Included
- 1 x snail-lock to 5/8 in.-11 adapter
Who Is This For?
Shops that own snail-lock polishing tooling and 5/8 in.-11 machines and need the two to meet, so that wheels and brushes swap by hand on a threaded polisher. This is the 4 in. adapter and no fitment list is published for it, so confirm the adapter size your snail-lock tooling requires before ordering. Snail lock adapters are listed in this catalogue in larger sizes as well – the Alpha SFAT Snail Lock Adapter – 5 in., 5/8 in.-11 Thread, and the Alpha Twincur GEM-V Hook & Loop Snail Lock Adapter – 6 in. It is also not a backer pad – it carries snail-lock tooling, not hook-and-loop discs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a snail-lock adapter actually do?
It puts snail-lock quick-change tooling onto a threaded machine spindle. The tool twists onto the adapter's head by hand, and the adapter screws onto the machine.
What thread does it fit?
5/8 in.-11, the standard thread on US angle grinders and stone polishers.
What size is this adapter?
This adapter is listed at 4 in. Which snail-lock tooling diameters it will accept is not published for this part, so check the adapter size specified for your wheels or brushes before ordering.
Are snail lock adapters listed in other sizes?
Yes. This catalogue also lists the Alpha SFAT Snail Lock Adapter at 5 in. with a 5/8 in.-11 thread, and the Alpha Twincur GEM-V Hook & Loop Snail Lock Adapter at 6 in.
Is this the same thing as a backer pad?
No. A backer pad carries a polishing disc on its face; a snail-lock adapter carries snail-lock tooling that locks onto its head.