Sanding belt

Sanding belt

The largest group in the field of abrasives is occupied by sanding belts. From a small sanding belt for a belt sander to a large sanding belt for long belt or wide belt machines, really all sizes are available. If we do not have them in stock or they are missing from our website, please feel free to contact us, as any size sanding belt can be made within 2-3 weeks. 

Our main suppliers for a grinding belt

3M, VSM, Klingspor and Deerfos. So we can always supply you with an abrasive belt with the price/quality ratio that is optimal.

The application areas of sanding belts are many. Whether you steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, bronze or any other alloy, we have a quality for every material to be machined. It is important that you order the right quality. Because even the best sanding belt will underperform if it is not used on the material for which it is made.

The most common grains with their properties are we list for you:

1. Aluminum oxide grit: an abrasive belt with this grit can be used on tough materials such as steel 37, steel alloys and bronze. This grit is often used for deburring and finishing metals.
2. The ceramic grit is a variant of the alumina grit. This grit is however, sharper and harder than other grains. At lower or medium load, the abrasive belt stays sharp longer and will chip a lot of material chipping. Use this sanding belt on hard abrasive materials.
3. Zirconia grit is the most common grit: A sanding belt equipped with this grit is used for heavier work on steel and cast iron. But also on stainless steel, aluminium and various non-ferrous metals, a sanding belt with zirconia grain also performs excellent. The self-sharpening properties of zirconium come out best their best with higher pressure.
4. Silicon carbide: this is a very hard and sharp grain that requires little pressure to break out break out. An abrasive belt fitted with this grit is especially suitable for grinding non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and bronze and other relatively softer materials.

3M Cubitron II Sanding Belt

A category apart is 3M' s CubitronII quality. The Cubitron™ II sanding belt chips up to 50% more and faster, with less heat generation thanks to its "precision Shaped Grain" technology. The Cubitron™ II sanding belts are a real revolution in the world of sanding materials. By far the most powerful abrasive grain in the market. Do you want to increase? Choose a 3M Cubitron II Sanding Belt.

3M™ 984F sanding belt, a higher level of productivity.

The Cubitron™ 984F abrasive belt is particularly suitable for grinding and calibrating stainless steel and other alloys based on nickel, titanium and chromium cobalt. This unique abrasive technology is adapted to the most extreme conditions: the belts maintain their aggressiveness and cutting power. The 984F abrasive belt is ideal for removing materials under high pressure: in the manufacture of turbine blades, orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, machines, in forges and foundries.

Direction of rotation of grinding belt

The belt can be used in the 2 directions of rotation without any safety problem. Convenient to reuse the cutting power of the minerals by simply changing their direction. The + side optimizes the performance of the belt.

Grinding belt size

The unique triangular shape of the 36+ abrasive minerals give the result of a cutting force of a grit P24 and the finish of a grit P40.They are therefore particularly suitable for all applications where P24 to P40 is used.

3M Trizact sanding belt

Abrasive structures based on macroreplication are specially designed for faster cutting action at higher pressures and consistent results from first to last operation. Controlled mineral breakdown makes finishes more consistent and predictable throughout the life of the abrasive. Abrasive debris is efficiently removed through channels, reducing clogging of the abrasive material.

Geometric "building blocks" wear evenly thanks to multiple layers of minerals and a grinding aid. Weight class X linen backing resists high-pressure grinding. Due to its unique formula and special abrasive design, the 3M™ Trizact™ CF Abrasive Belt 347FC is great for hard chrome grinding and finishing. The 347FC belt delivers consistent grinding performance without filling up and dulling the finish. The flexible linen X-weight backing resists high-pressure grinding on hard metal.
Consistent performance on metals that are difficult to grind
Because of the consistency of our Trizact abrasive material and the ease and versatility of sizing with one belt, the 3M™ Trizact™ CF Abrasive Belt 347FC can increase productivity, streamline process steps and increase the number of parts produced per belt. This belt is available in several grooves, from A300 for fast material removal to A30 for fine finishes. There are also different widths, up to a maximum of 63.5 cm.

Recommended applications of the Trizact sanding belt:

High pressure, final finish and polishing on hard metals, nickel alloys, titanium and stainless steel. Due to the unique formula and special pattern of the abrasive material, the 3M™ Trizact™ CF Sanding Belt 347FC is great for grinding and finishing hard chrome. Stripping and finishing with grit A160. A160 is great for efficient material removal and to achieve a fine finish.

Microreplication: the science behind smoothness.

On many newer, hard-to-grind materials, traditional methods of grinding and finishing are less effective. This slows production and increases costs. 3M now has a wide range of solutions designed specifically for today's processing challenges. The three-dimensional structures of 3M™ Trizact™ Abrasives contain multiple layers of minerals. As these structures wear off, new, sharp minerals surface each time. This provides a faster and more consistent cutting action.3M™ Trizact™ abrasives start sharp and stay sharp. This makes the finish more predictable and the quality of your components better and more consistent.

Trizact abrasives are based on 3M's proprietary technology. They are precisely shaped three-dimensional structures distributed uniformly across a backing. Trizact abrasive material lasts longer because it consists of multiple layers of minerals. With fewer variations between components, productivity is significantly increased.

Klingspor sanding belts

Metaaltechniek has a complete range of Klingspor sanding belts. A very large part of these we supply from stock. Klingspor stands for good German quality and has a very varied assortment. 

The term belt sanding refers to a chip finishing process in which surfaces are machined with an endless sanding belt and its associated machine. This is generally done with shorter Klingspor sanding belts on hand-operated machines (e.g., belt sanders, hand sander, sanding sleeves) or with longer sanding belts on stationary belt sanders (e.g., upright sanders, long & wide belt sanders).Sanding with a sanding belt is an economical process used from caliber sanding (for the fastest material removal) to fine sanding (of surfaces that are then polished).

Because of the very wide range covered by belt sanding applications, it is important to have as much information as possible about their use in order to choose the appropriate sanding belt. In particular, the following information is important:

• Material to be processed
• Shape of the workpiece [plane, edge, profile, ...].
• Load/requirements => grain size, base material
• Contact element (round/plane) => tire connection
• Wet or dry sanding => resistance to water.
  

Klingspor supplies a wide range of sanding belts from stock:

• in standard sizes
• For the most hangable machines
• with the strap welding joint most suitable for this application.
  

Furthermore, it goes without saying that virtually any individual tire size and weld joint can be manufactured and supplied as a special product at the customer's request.