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When traditional aluminum oxide belts aren’t cutting it, try 3M Cloth Belt 577F with alumina zirconia abrasive grain. It offers increased cutting efficiency compared to aluminum oxide, and has a heavy, water-resistant polyester backing that stands up to high-pressure applications and edge work.

3M Microfinishing Film Belt 372L is designed to help you get the finest finish possible, and is available in a wide variety of forms. It features micron-graded aluminum oxide abrasive bonded to a durable polyester film backing to produce a fast cut-rate and uniform finish on composites, plastic, fiberglass and metal.

3M Flexible Diamond Type C Belt 6450J features micron-graded diamond mineral. A metal bond securely anchors diamond particles to a premium backing in an open dot pattern. This provides durability and long life. In addition, the open dot pattern produces aggressive cutting action while reducing loading.

3M Cloth Belt 340D is an open coat premium grade aluminum oxide cloth belt that provides durability for aggressive stock removal, resists loading, and is suitable for a variety of applications on wood and metal. This belt is recommended for wide belt sanding, edge sanding, or portable belt sanding.

3M Cloth Belt 302D is an aluminum oxide belt with open coat construction and a flexible J-weight backing that conforms well for sanding contours and complex parts. It is best-suited for light grinding, finishing, deburring and setting the grain on carbon steel and stainless steel, as well as soft metals like aluminum, brass, bronze and copper.

Designed with a strong polyester film backing and sharp diamond mineral, the 3M Diamond Microfinishing Film Belt 675L delivers fine finishes on hard metals like thermal spray coating, ceramics, carbides, chilled iron and granite.

3M Cloth Belt 464W is an abrasive sanding belt constructed on a heavy, YF-weight backing that features closed coat construction for aggressive sanding action. The silicon carbide abrasive, Cork Particles and flexible backing make this cloth an ideal product for metal surface sanding and final cosmetic polish, including the required “blue” finish on stainless steel.

3M Trizact Cloth Belt 217EA uses proprietary microreplication technology in which micron-graded aluminum oxide particles are formed into tiny pyramids of abrasive mineral and then coated on a JE-weight rayon backing. As these pyramids wear, fresh, sharp mineral is continually exposed to produce a consistent cut and a predictable, fine finish.

3M Microfinishing Film Belt 372L is designed to help you get the finest finish possible, and is available in a wide variety of forms. It features micron-graded aluminum oxide abrasive bonded to a durable polyester film backing to produce a fast cut-rate and uniform finish on composites, plastic, fiberglass and metal.

3M Microfinishing Film Belt 472L was designed for superfinishing and powertrain microfinishing. This belt helps achieve uniform, consistent finishes on parts where close tolerances are important.

3M Cloth Belt 441D is an abrasive sanding belt designed for metal finishing and stock removal. It is made with a flexible, x-weight cloth backing and features closed coat construction for consistent sanding action. The silicon carbide abrasive and flexible backing make this cloth an ideal product for dry applications such as surface dimensioning and defect removal.

3M Microfinishing Film Belt 372L is designed to help you get the finest finish possible, and is available in a wide variety of forms. It features micron-graded aluminum oxide abrasive bonded to a durable polyester film backing to produce a fast cut-rate and uniform finish on composites, plastic, fiberglass and metal.