The New Surface Prep Belt Line

CARBORUNDUM INDUSTRIAL

Joe Paquette & Paul Krupa

July 2014

CARBORUNDUM FIBRATEX SURFACE CONDITIONING BELTS

Features

• New Clean Bond™ tech– Proprietary technology– Unique technology

• New flexible resin system

• New premium A/O grain

• New polyester backing

Benefits

• Smear-free surfaces– Great for aerospace alloys, high

nickel and aluminum alloys

• Consistent, repeatable finish

• Extends life & improves cut– Produces clean, smooth surfaces

• Very low stretch– Maintains shape, improves life

Generates the right finish in one operationProvides a unique combination of good cut, finish, and life

Surface Prep Belt Availability

A/O File Belts

• Coarse, Medium, Very Fine• Extra Flexible• Low stretch poly backing• Stock ≤ 1” wide x 18” – 24” long

THE PRECISE FLEX AND BACKING – BUILT-IN TO YOUR BELT SIZE

Surface Prep Belt Availability

A/O Portable and Narrow Belts • Regular Flex

• Low stretch poly backing

• Coarse, Medium, Very Fine• Stock 1” – 6” wide x > 10” long

THE PRECISE FLEX AND BACKING – BUILT-IN TO YOUR BELT SIZE

Easy Product Identification: Grit Size

• Industry standard colors by grit size

GritSize

ColorCode

Approx. Grit Range

Approx. Ra Finish(varies by alloy, equip, etc.)

Carbon SS Al Inconel

C Brown 50 - 60 42 43 80 33

M Maroon 80 - 100 25 35 50 29

VF Blue 150 - 220 11 22 24 24

Application / Grit Recommendation Guide Carborundum non-woven belts are a combination of strong low stretch polyester backing, and quality abrasive, bonded together by a flexible resin with Clean Bond Technology. The open construction of Carbo Surface Prep non-woven material enables aggressive cutting action and improved surface finish while maintaining its non-loading feature.

Coarse Medium Very Fine

Stock Removal

X

Heavy Deburring X

Light Deburring

X

Light Finishing

X

Finishing X

Competitive Cross Reference

BELTS Carborundum 3M Standard SIA Fibral Bibielle

Try us If you see these

Carbo Surface Prep™

LS, SC-LS,SL, SE, SC RC, FE 6210, 6230,

6250SCLS, SCXF

MARKETS: Stainless steel fabrication (food industry, catering equipment), MRO (machining/metalworking, maintenance), Aerospace (investment cast parts, airframes), Energy (oil and gas pipelines, turbine refurbishment), Metal Fabrication.

MACHINES: Used on portable file belt grinders and sanders both air and electric. Common machine manufacturers are Dynabrade, 3M, Chicago Pneumatic, Metabo, Makita among others. Narrow belt polishers and Bench stands.

Carbo Surface Prep A/O Case StudyFinishing Marine Parts

Application Finishing marine water filtration tanks

Material 304 stainless steel

Current Machine Dynafile II (20,000 RPM, 3/4" contact)

Competitive 3/4" x 18" medium grit A/O SCM BeltProduct

Carbo Product 3/4" x 18" A/O medium grit belt

Results Carbo Surface Prep belt benefits:• Increased life by 30%• Increased cut (MRR)• Equal surface finish• Decreased cycle time by 25%

Carbo Surface Prep Belt Test Examples

Application Material Grit Size Belt Size Results

Blending and finishing welds Stainless steel Medium¾" x 18" and ½" x 24"

30% more life than competitor A/O. Good finish

Blending and finishing aerospace tubes Aluminum Very

Fine ½" x 24”50% better life than competitor A/O. Good finish.

Blending and finishing wing hinges and knuckles Titanium Coarse ½" x 18"

60% better life than competitor A/O. Good finish.

Motorcycle welded frame finishing and polishing Carbon Steel Coarse ½" x 18"

40% better life than competitor A/O. Good finish.

Finishing aerospace parts Stainless steel Medium ½" x 24"

2X better life than competitor A/O. Good finish.

Excellent results on stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum & titanium

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