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The premium aluminum oxide abrasive grain coating on the Bear-Tex Rapid Prep AO coarse grit non-woven narrow backstand belt provides a 20 percent higher cut rate compared to other surface conditioning belts. Durable nylon fiber is bonded to a strong Y-weight polyester backing for low-stretch results that maximize durability. Proprietary Clean Bond resin technology with an open coat means your high nickel content alloys come out with smear-free finishes, and you can work on soft metals with minimal loading. This belt is an ideal option for coarse grit moderate material removal, deburring and initial blending on welds and mismatched surfaces.

Markets

  • Transportation
  • Metal Fabrication/Welding
  • Paint & Drywall
  • Manufacturing & Industry
  • Home & Leisure
  • Medical Industry
  • Collision Repair

Materials

  • Copper
  • Gray Iron
  • Ductile Iron
  • Hard Carbon Steels
  • Brass
  • Fiberglass/Composites
  • 400 Series Stainless
  • 300 Series Stainless
  • Tool Steels
  • Aluminum
  • Soft Carbon Steels
  • Cast Iron
  • Bronze

Applications

  • Stock Removal
  • Polishing
  • Finishing
  • Rust Removal
  • Deburring
  • Blending
  • Surface Prep
  • Parting Line Removal

Features

  • Proprietary Clean Bond resin technology and open coat guarantee smear-free finishes even on high nickel content alloys and minimize loading on aluminum and other soft metals
  • Good choice for coarse grit moderate material removal, deburring, and initial blending of welds and mismatched surfaces
  • Durable nylon fiber bonded to a strong Y-weight polyester backing with extremely low stretch is ideal for applications where low-stretch and durability are necessary
  • Premium aluminum oxide abrasive grain coating provides up to 20% higher cut rate vs other surface conditioning belts

Machines

  • Manual Backstand Grinder
  • Length: 132 in.
  • Width: 4 in.
  • Abrasive Type: Non-Woven, Aluminum Oxide
  • Backing Material: Y-weight Polyester
  • Grade: Coarse
  • Material: Nylon Fiber, Polyester