The CGW 52861 abrasive belt is a 37-inch wide by 60-inch long abrasive belt designed for versatile metalworking and material finishing tasks. It uses aluminum oxide grain on a sturdy X-Weight backing with a closed coat, engineered to deliver rapid stock removal while maintaining a long abrasive life. This combination is suitable for smoothing, deburring, and grinding operations on a range of materials, including ferrous metals, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, composites, plastics, and wood, supporting a single-pass approach to material preparation or finishing workpieces prior to coating or assembly.
Key construction details include aluminum oxide grain configured on an X-Weight backing with a closed coat. The 80-grit specification defines the abrasive level for balancing material removal with surface finish, making it appropriate for tasks that require a relatively aggressive cut without excessive gouging. The belt is designated as Y-Weight in hardness, indicating its resistance to tearing under typical grinding pressures and its suitability for continuous use in production or workshop settings.
In practical terms, this belt is packaged as an individual unit within a three-belt box, which helps maintain inventory efficiency for shops that routinely replace worn belts. The belt size and compatibility align with standard 37x60 belt mounts found on many disc and belt grinding machines, but users should verify their equipment’s belt dimensions and tensioning requirements before installation. When selecting for a project, consider the material compatibility notes—metallics, composites, plastics, and wood—to determine whether an 80-grit aluminum oxide belt will deliver the desired surface texture and throughput for your specific application.
Features:
- Aluminum Oxide grain on X-Weight backing
- Closed coat for rapid stock removal
- 80 grit, Y-Weight hardness
- Versatile use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, composites, plastics, and wood
- Package contains 3 belts per box
- Grain:
- Aluminum Oxide
- Grit:
- 80
- Grade/Hardness:
- Y-Weight
- Package Size:
- Each
- Box Quantity:
- 3
