The CGW 52890 abrasive belt is a 52" wide by 103" long belt designed for high-efficiency stock removal on a variety of materials. Its 80-grit aluminum oxide abrasive grain is mounted on an X-Weight backing, with a closed coat construction that provides rapid material removal while extending belt life. This combination makes the belt suitable for working ferrous metals, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, as well as composites, plastics, and wood, enabling it to support diverse workshop finishing and material preparation tasks.
The X-Weight backing offers dimensional stability and flexibility under high tension, which helps maintain consistent contact with the workpiece and predictable grinding performance. The closed coat distribution means most of the abrasive grains are available for cutting at any given time, contributing to efficient material removal and longer belt life in typical shop environments. These belts are packaged as individual units, and the specification notes a box quantity of 3, making them convenient for maintenance cycles that require regular belt replacement.
Users should consider the belt’s wide format when selecting tools and machinery capable of handling 52" x 103" abrasive belts, ensuring compatible platen or drum configurations and proper tracking. While the data confirms the grain type, grit, and backing, there are no broader compatibility details beyond material categories listed. For best results, match the belt to appropriate machines and choose the 80-grit for initial shaping or deburring tasks, followed by finer grits as finishing steps.
Features:
- Aluminum oxide grain on X-Weight backing
- Closed coat configuration for rapid stock removal
- Long belt life for extended service intervals
- Suitable for ferrous metals, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, composites, plastics and wood
- Grit: 80
- Grade/Hardness: X-Weight
- Package: Each (3 per box)
- Grain:
- Aluminum Oxide
- Grit:
- 80
- Grade/Hardness:
- X-Weight
- Package Size:
- Each
- Box Quantity:
- 3
