Belts

Grit Reference for Sanding Belts
Choosing the right abrasive for the job is important to achieving a good finish. Review the grit references below then choose the belt type in the colunm to the left.

	A/O FULL POLY “Y” WT. - Y088 - R88 Available in 24 TO 120 Grit Competitive Products: “3M” 353F, 361F, “Norton” R249, R247, “Hermes” 376TY, “VSM” KK711Y, “Klingspor” CS412, “Sait” 2AH Designed for foundry use, this belt has a 100% polyester treated backing that produces superb edge wear and extra long life. Recommended for aluminum and alloys, steel stainless steel and ABS-plastics; use wet or dry.
	CERAMIC WITH GRINDING AID - S20 Available in 24 to 120 Grit Competitive Products: “3M” 967F/977F “Norton” R961/R981/R984, “Hermes” CB4446Y, “VSM” 5K840X, “Klingspor” C56104 High pressure heavy duty grinding, stainless and alloyed steels, titanium, heat resistance aluminum and steels. Ideal for grinding turbine blades and propellers, extrusion parts and general metalworking industry.
	ZIRC FULL POLY “Y” WT. - R13 24 TO 120 Grit Competitive Products: “3M” 561F, 747D, “Norton” R823, E823, E816, “Hermes” 484TY, “VSM” KK715X, “Klingspor” CS411X, CS411Y, “Sait” ZH Our blue zirconia “y” wt. full polyester belt is designed for heavy grinding operations and fast stock removal. Use on stainless steel, alloyed steel, castings and weld seams.
	ZIRCONIA ALUMINA WITH GRINDING AID - R203 Available in 24 to 120 Grit Competitive Products: “3M” 777F17470, “Norton” R826/R824/R821, “Hermes” RB486Y, “VSM” KK815Y, ZK745X “Klingspor” CS414 Same properties as standard zirc with added resin chemistry to reduce heat and add lubricity.
	S/C WATERPROOF “Y” WT. - S98/W98 Available in 36 to 320 Grit Competitive Products are: “3M” 441D, 453W, “Norton” R422, R423, “Hermes” 318X, “VSM” CK721X, “Klingspor” CS333X, “Sait” CW Use our silicon carbide waterproof belt on hard cast iron, non-ferrous metals and their alloys, glass, ceramic, stone and plastic. This belt can be used wet or dry.