FELT WHEEL SPEEDS – RECOMMENDED SAFE MAXIMUM R.P.M.s
(For face width shown)
DIAM. SOFT DENSITY MEDIUM DENSITY HARD OR ROCK HARD
Under 2" 2" or Over Under 2" 2" or Over Under 2" 2" or Over
6" 3800 3200 4300 3800 4800 4300
8" 2800 2400 3200 2800 3600 3200
10" 2300 1900 2550 2300 2800 2550
12" 1900 1600 2150 1900 2400 2150
14" 1650 1400 1875 1650 2100 1875
16" 1450 1200 1625 1450 1800 1625
18" 1250 1100 1425 1250 1600 1425
20" 1150 1000 1300 1150 1450 1300