Drum Sanding Belts

OPO Abrasives offers a comprehensive range of drum sanding belts, tailored to meet the diverse needs of both woodworking and metalworking professionals. These belts, designed to wrap around the drum of a sander, come in various sizes, grits, and materials, including aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and ceramic, to ensure optimal performance on different surfaces. Ideal for smoothing, polishing, and finishing tasks, OPO’s drum sanding belts provide a uniform finish, making them essential tools for achieving professional-grade results in material preparation and surface treatment.

Technical Specs
Abrasive Type: Aluminum Oxide, Zirconia, Ceramic Alumina, Silicon Carbide
Grit: 80 - 2000+

Features & Benefits

Aluminum Oxide:

Advantage: Versatility - Suitable for a wide range of materials including wood, metal, and fiberglass, making them ideal for general-purpose sanding.
Characteristics: Offers good durability and consistent performance, with a balance of cutting efficiency and longevity.

Zirconia:

Advantage: High Stock Removal - Known for their aggressive cutting action, zirconia belts excel in rapid material removal, especially on tough metals like stainless steel and cast iron.
Characteristics: Tough and long-lasting, zirconia belts maintain their sharpness even under high pressure, making them suitable for heavy-duty applications.

Ceramic Alumina:

Advantage: Extended Lifespan - Ceramic alumina belts feature self-sharpening properties, resulting in longer lifespan and sustained cutting performance over time.
Characteristics: Exceptional heat resistance and toughness, making them suitable for high-pressure grinding and grinding on hard materials like titanium and superalloys.

Silicon Carbide:

Advantage: Fine Finishing - Silicon carbide belts are renowned for their ability to produce smooth finishes on surfaces, particularly on non-ferrous metals, plastics, and composites.
Characteristics: Sharp cutting action with minimal heat generation, making them ideal for applications requiring fine surface finishes and heat-sensitive materials.