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2 X 42 Inch Compact Grain Aluminum Oxide Sanding Belts

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$17.3 $23.06 In stock

3 to 4 times the cutting power of conventional abrasive belts with no 'belt bump'!

Finally, a fine grit sanding belt without the dreaded ‘belt’ bump when used on platens and hard contact wheels. Don’t let the aggressive looking material fool you. Our compact grain aluminum oxide VSM sanding belts are designed specifically for fine finishing of metal, providing a more even scratch pattern and uniform finish. Compact grain belts promise 3-5 times the lifespan of conventional abrasives, characterized by larger clusters of stacked grains that deliver superior cutting efficiency and heightened material removal rates in contrast to traditional abrasive products. The heavy-duty Y-weight backing can handle spritzing but is not fully waterproof. The belts can be attached to a knife belt sander, benchstand grinder, portable belt sander, or backstand belt grinder.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These belts must be ‘broken-in’ before use! Take a scrape piece of metal and very lightly and uniformly press into the belt while running. This only requires a few full revolutions to ensure a consistent and uniform surface. Periodically break in belt during use to maintain a uniform cutting surface.

2 X 42 Inch Compact Grain Aluminum Oxide Sanding Belts

Single Grit Pack Quantity: 3Available Grits: 240, 320, 400, 600, 800

5-Pack Assortment: 1 each of P240, P320, P400, P600 and P800 for a total of 5 belts

Weight: Y-weight

Backing Material: Polyester

Waterproof: No

Applications: Ideal for use on stainless steel, high and low carbon steel, nonferrous metals (aluminum, copper, titanium, nickel, etc.).

Closed Coat

Joint: Bi-directional tape joint allows belt to run in EITHER direction (disregard arrows)

Grinding Aid: Load and heat reducing top coat

Bonding: Resin over resin

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Lucy O. ★★★★★

The aluminum oxide cuts through steel so much faster than my old belts, and that smooth joint really does eliminate the bump on the platen. I’ve already burned through three projects with zero slowdown.

Zoe O. ★★★★★

Finally, a sanding belt that actually lays flat on the platen—no more of that annoying bump halfway through a pass. The cut rate on these 42-inch belts is noticeably faster than my old ones, easily cutting through material in half the passes. Exactly what I needed for smoothing down hard maple.

Lucy A. ★★★★★

Swapped these onto my platen after fighting belt bump for months and the difference is obvious — no thumping, just a flat, even scratch pattern. The aluminum oxide cuts faster than the belts I was running before, so I'm not leaning into the workpiece as hard. Two belts for the price is a nice bonus.