Flexible Production Finishing with 6-inch Dedeco Sunburst TC Discs
The Dedeco Sunburst 6″ TC radial bristle disc is the flexible large-format option within the bench and production radial disc range.
It is designed for users who need broad surface coverage without losing the conformability of a radial bristle system. The curved TC bristles flex over contours, profiles, edges and irregular surfaces, helping to clean, blend and polish without the harsh scratch pattern or wire breakage associated with traditional wire wheels.
These discs are supplied as loose 6″ radial discs with a 2″ centre hole. They must be assembled into a 6-disc wheel using a compatible large radial disc flange and adapter mounting system before use.
Why Choose the 6″ TC Format?
Surface Conformity at Scale
The 6″ diameter provides the surface coverage needed for larger components, while the TC curved bristles remain flexible enough to follow contours, radius edges and shaped profiles.
Bench & Production Workflow
This format is suited to stationary finishing setups, bench polishing motors, production finishing stations and larger workshop applications where smaller radial discs are too narrow or slow.
Compound-Free Finishing
The abrasive is built into the thermoplastic bristles, so the wheel can clean, blend and refine surfaces without loose compounds, messy residues or traditional wire brush contamination.
Typical Applications
Bench Finishing & Production Polishing
- Large-area blending on metal components
- Flexible polishing on curved or profiled surfaces
- Batch finishing on bench motors and stationary machines
Fabrication & Restoration
- Cleaning oxidation, heat tint and surface contamination
- Blending fabrication marks on larger components
- Restoring castings, decorative metalwork and shaped surfaces
Engineering & Complex Geometry
- Finishing around contours, grooves and radiused edges
- Deburring large components without aggressively changing geometry
- Surface refinement where a rigid abrasive wheel would be too harsh
Grit Range
| Colour | Grade | Typical Use | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown (Ultra-Coarse) |
36 Grit Aluminium Oxide |
Heavy cleaning, stripping and aggressive surface preparation | Backorder |
| Dark Green (Extra-Coarse) |
50 Grit Aluminium Oxide |
Heavy deburring, weld cleanup and coarse blending | Backorder |
| Yellow (Coarse) |
80 Grit Aluminium Oxide |
Cleaning, oxide removal and initial finishing | In Stock |
| White (Medium) |
120 Grit Aluminium Oxide |
Light deburring and general smoothing | In Stock |
| Red (Standard) |
220 Grit Aluminium Oxide |
Blending and surface preparation | In Stock |
| Blue (Fine) |
400 Grit Aluminium Oxide |
Fine finishing and scratch refinement | In Stock |
| Pink (Fine) |
600 Grit Pumice |
Pre-polishing and fine surface conditioning | In Stock |
| Peach (Extra-Fine) |
6 Micron Aluminium Oxide |
Fine polishing and later-stage refinement | In Stock |
| Light Green (Ultra-Fine) |
1 Micron Aluminium Oxide |
Final high-finish polishing and ultra-fine refinement | In Stock |
Stock note:
Stock and backorder availability may vary by grade.
Dedeco backorder grades usually carry an approximate 3-4 week lead time.
For larger or ongoing production requirements, please contact us to discuss availability and bulk requirements.
Mounting & Compatibility
These discs are supplied as loose 6″ radial discs with a 2″ (50mm) centre hole. They are not supplied ready-mounted and must be assembled into a mounted wheel before use.
For safe, stable operation, stack 6 loose discs together and clamp them using the Large Radial Disc Flange & Adapter Mounting System.
Flange Hub & Telescopic Adapter Kit
(Parallel Shaft Setup)
This setup is best for users mounting a 6-disc wheel onto compatible parallel arbors or shaft systems.
Best for:
- Parallel shaft machines
- Workshops needing multiple bore reduction options
- Users who need to step down from the 2″ disc hole to smaller shaft sizes
Flange Hub & Tapered Spindle Adapter Kit
(Bench Motor Setup)
This setup is best for users mounting the 6-disc wheel onto a compatible tapered spindle, polishing pigtail or bench lathe system.
Best for:
- Bench polishing motors
- Tapered spindle pigtails
- Stationary finishing and production polishing workflows
Important:
These large 6″ discs are not compatible with MM506 medium-disc mandrels or medium radial disc tapered spindle screw adapters.
Those mounting systems are designed for 50mm and 75mm loose discs with smaller centre holes.
Compare Large Radial Systems
| System | Best For | Mounting |
|---|---|---|
| Dedeco 6″ TC loose discs | Flexible contour finishing, large-area blending and profile conformity | Requires 6-disc flange and adapter system |
| Dedeco 6″ x 1/2″ TA assemblies | Aggressive production surface conditioning and wider flat-face contact | Pre-assembled wheel system |
| 3M 150mm radial wheels | Controlled satin finishing and consistent industrial surface conditioning | Pre-assembled radial wheel system |
Choose Dedeco 6″ TC loose discs when flexibility and surface conformity are the priority.
Choose Dedeco TA assemblies when a wider, more aggressive contact face is required.
Choose 3M radial wheels when controlled satin refinement and finish consistency are more important than aggressive cutting.
Operating Guidelines
Assembly
- Use 6 loose discs to create one complete mounted wheel
- Ensure all bristle tips are facing the correct direction before clamping
- Fit the discs securely into the flange hub before installing the adapter
- Check the mounted wheel is secure and balanced before use
Technique
- Use light to moderate pressure and allow the bristles to perform the cutting action
- Do not force the workpiece into the wheel, as excessive pressure reduces bristle life and finish consistency
- Progress through grades sequentially for the most consistent finish
- Use appropriate guarding, PPE and machine speeds for large-format rotating abrasives
Complete Your Finishing Process
Required Mounting System
Use the large radial disc flange and adapter mounting system to assemble 6 loose discs into a secure mounted wheel.
Need Aggressive Contact?
Choose Dedeco TA large radial assemblies when you need a firmer, more aggressive contact face for production surface conditioning.
Need Satin Refinement?
Choose 3M 150mm radial wheels for controlled satin finishing and consistent industrial surface conditioning.



































