Abbott & Ashby AATBE/150MPK Tapered Buff Spindle Set, 12mm Shank, 150mm Grinders

Abbott & Ashby tapered buff spindles let buffing mops be fitted to a bench grinder to give the desired finish. Each part number is a left and right set: AATBE/150MPK (12mm shank) suits 150mm (6") grinders and AATBE/200MPK (16mm shank) suits 200mm (8") grinders (manufacturer-stated).

The catalogue lists the range as "Tapered Hex" and says the internal thread is counter bored so the spindle covers the entire grinder shaft length (manufacturer-stated). The installation tips from the catalogue are set out below.

Where this product is used

• Fitting buffing mops to a 150mm (6") or 200mm (8") bench grinder to use them for the desired finish (manufacturer-stated).

Features

• Left and right set, one spindle for each side of the grinder (manufacturer-stated)
• Counter bored internal thread, so the spindle covers the entire grinder shaft length (manufacturer-stated)
• AATBE/150MPK: 12mm shank, suits 150mm (6") grinders (manufacturer-stated)
• AATBE/200MPK: 16mm shank, suits 200mm (8") grinders (manufacturer-stated)

Installation tips (manufacturer-stated)

• Remove the outer wheel guard, the grinding wheel and the inner guard from the side of the machine you want to fit the tapered spindle to.
• Screw on the tapered spindle. Its internal thread is counter bored so the spindle covers the entire grinder shaft length.
• Carefully screw the buff onto the tapered spindle with the thickest flange facing inwards, as far as it will reasonably fit.
• Turn on the grinder and the buff will tighten further against the spindle. Do not stand in front of the machine when you first turn it on, and let it run for a minute before bringing your work to it.

Key specifications

Shank and grinder size as listed in the Abbott & Ashby Catalogue 2025.

Selecting the right option

Choose by grinder size: AATBE/150MPK for a 150mm (6") grinder and AATBE/200MPK for a 200mm (8") grinder. The store option "Size (mm)" of 12 or 16 is the shank size, not the grinder size. For small mops on a 6" grinder see the jeweller round spindle set linked below.

Related products

Small mops on a 6" grinder: the jewellers round spindle set AATBE/150JMPK. Mops: loose leaf calico polishing mops and stitched calico polishing mops. Grinders: the 6" industrial grinder ATBG280/6 and the 8" industrial grinder ATBG600/8.