How to Select the Right Sanding Belt
                     How to Select the Right 
Sanding Belt
When it involves smoothing 
metal, a Sanding belt is a vital 
tool. Without one, the method is 
long and arduous, to not mention 
nearly impossible. Choosing one 
is often difficult, though, since 
there are numerous different 
products available in the market.
WHAT ARE SANDING BELTS?
It is a versatile tool for fabricators to 
quickly and efficiently complete the 
job. Sanding belts have taken the 
diligence out of wood and metalwork. 
Perhaps the foremost important, yet 
often overlooked, component of the 
belt sander is the sanding belt. The 
actual part of the belt sander comes 
into contact with the workpiece and 
scrapes the layers away. 
SANDING BELT ABRASIVE 
GRAINS
There are four main abrasive grains, each with its own set of 
characteristics. Some are best suited just for prep jobs, and 
a few that employ well with sanding metal.
• Aluminum Oxide Sanding Belts
• Zirconia Alumina Sanding Belts
• Ceramic Grit Sanding Belts
• Silicon Carbide Sanding Belt
IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF 
A SANDING BELT
Independent of the sort of sanding belt you select, 
common practices make sanding a cinch.
• Clamp
• Speed
• Flat surface
• Pencil marks
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