A Basic Guide to Abrasives Sanding Belts

Abrasives sanding belts consist of abrasive grain adhered onto the surface of a cloth, film, paper non-woven or other backing formed into a closed loop with an adhesive joint.

Several different types of joints are used depending on the application such as butt, lap, skived, and interlocking joints. Abrasives sanding belts are mounted on rotating wheels or pulleys and are used for surface finishing, sanding, grinding, etc. Abrasive machinery used ranges from small handheld equipment (portable belt sanders or file grinders) to very large wide belt sanding machines that use belts five-feet wide.

iAbrasive.com has collected a full line of abrasives sanding belts for use in sanding, grinding, deburring, blending, finishing and polishing applications. The combination of several minerals, resin systems and backings results in a wide variety of products to meet requirements for use on most wood, metal, or hard-to-grind surfaces. Following are some major types of abrasive belts based on different forms and application:

File Belts

File belts are "small" belts used on file belt sanders. Generally they are used for sanding, deburring, blending, finishing and polishing applications on a variety of substrates. The combination of several minerals, resin systems and backings results in a broad variety of products to meet the requirements for most metal surfaces. 

Narrow Belts

Narrow belts are coated abrasive belts typically used in backstand applications for sanding, grinding, blending, finishing and polishing. Several minerals, resin systems and backings result in a wide variety of products to meet demands for most wood or metal surfaces. 

Portable Belts

Portable coated abrasives sanding belts are designed for use in sanding, deburring, blending, and finishing applications. The combination of several different product characteristics such as minerals, resin and backings results in a wide variety of products to meet the demands of most wood or metal surfaces.

Wide and Flat Finishing Belts

Wide and Flat Finishing Belts are coated abrasives sanding belts that run on wide belt machines. These belts are typically used for sanding, grinding, deburring, blending, finishing and setting grain patterns into a substrate. Several minerals, resin systems and backings results in a large variety of products to meet requirements for most wood or metal surfaces.

Pump Sleeves

Pump Sleeves (pneumatic drum) sanders are used for sanding irregular shapes and contours. These flexible drum sanders are canvas-covered, air-inflated bladders that act as a soft or hard contact roll, depending on how much air pressure is placed inside of the bladder. They are especially suited for sanding and conforming to contoured surfaces, such as chair components and table bases.

Author: Liwei Chu
Copyright: iAbrasive.com--Abrasives & Diamond Tools Market