Are you not sure how to choose the best sanding belt for your machine and application? This guide is here to help you make the best choice possible!

1. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SANDING
BELT

2. Outline of Topics
Introduction
Selection Based On Grit Size
Selection Based on Backing Material
Aluminum Oxide Sanding Belts
Zirconia Alumina Sanding Belts
Silicon Carbide Sanding Belt
Final Thoughts
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3. T h e s a n d i n g b e l t i s e s s e n t i a l
e q u i p m e n t u s e d i n m e t a l s
c u t t i n g o r m a c h i n i n g i n d u s t r i e s .
C h o o s i n g t h e r i g h t s a n d i n g b e l t
c a n b e a d a u n t i n g t a s k . W h i l e
m a k i n g t h e r i g h t c h o i c e , y o u
m u s t t a k e i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n a l l
t h e f a c t o r s s u c h a s g r i t s i z e s ,
t y p e s o f t h e g r a i n y o u n e e d ,
p e r f e c t b a c k i n g m a t e r i a l .
S o l e t ’s u n d e r s t a n d w h a t a r e
s o m e p a r a m e t e r s t h a t s h o u l d b e
c o n s i d e r e d b e f o r e y o u f i n a l i z e
t h e s a n d i n g b e l t . G e t t i n g t h e
r i g h t s a n d i n g b e l t i s e s s e n t i a l
t o p e r f o r m a p a r t i c u l a r t a s k .
Introduction

4. The Grit size is quite important as it helps in
determining how smooth a surface you wish to
have. One of the best ways of identifying the
grain or grit size is to determine how many
rocks does it require to fill a space. According to
the statement, having a 16 grit sanding belts
would be very coarse and 400 grit would be very
fine.
SELECTION BASED ON
GRIT SIZE

5. If you are looking for durable and versatile
backing material, then you should go for cloth
backing. It is considered as the most durable
backing material.
SELECTION BASED ON
BACKING MATERIAL

6. Aluminum oxide sanding belts are basically used
for wood and a wide range of metals. It has a
distinctive red/brown color and one of the most
popular sanding belts available on the market
today.
ALUMINUM OXIDE
SANDING BELTS

7. These are suitable for high-pressure machining
and grinding applications. In appearance, they
have a turquoise blue color and they are tougher
than compared to aluminum oxide
ZIRCONIA ALUMINA
SANDING BELTS

8. These silicon carbide sanding belts have long
thin and very sharp blades. Due to this, the task
could be completed quickly and efficiently.
SILICON CARBIDE
SANDING BELT

9. FINAL THOUGHTS
So now you know what important factors you need to consider while
selecting or choosing the right sanding belt. These factors will help you in
ensuring that you have made the right choice.

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established in November – 1974 and is proud
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