Features
The Standard Abrasives™ Surface Conditioning GP Belt saves time preparing workpieces for final finishes and coatings by performing one-step prep work. This multi-purpose, resin-reinforced belt works with all types of metal and is load-resistant, making it a good choice for aluminum and other soft metals. It offers reliable results on flat surfaces and some edgework.
General Purpose (GP) Material Offers Consistent Cut and Uniform Finish
Featuring a more compact structure of non-woven fibers than Buff & Blend products, our Standard Abrasives™ Surface Conditioning GP Belt is engineered to provide a consistent cut-rate while producing a uniform finish. Constructed of resin-reinforced non-woven fibers, this belt resists loading and minimizes under-cutting or gouging of the workpiece.
Standard Abrasives™ GP Surface Conditioning Belts (formerly BriteRite™) are made of a tough but flexible nylon mesh that conforms to irregularities on the workpiece. A woven fabric (scrim) embedded in the nylon structure provides additional strength and durability. This helps extend the life of the belt and allows for prolonged use on ferrous materials or steel.
The Outstanding Performance of Surface Conditioning Material
Surface conditioning products have a non-woven construction in which fiber strands, resin, and abrasive mineral form a thick, open web or mesh. The spring-like nature of the fibers responds to the part and effectively removes unwanted burrs, soils and contaminants while maintaining the geometry of the workpiece, which in turn reduces rework and boosts productivity. Gaps in the web allow heat and swarf to escape, prolonging the performance of the abrasive. Fibers in the web continually break down with use to reveal fresh mineral for exceptional consistency, increased cut performance and extended service life.
Aluminum Oxide for Metals and Composites
The belt fibers are overlaid with aluminum oxide abrasive. Aluminum oxide belts are a good match for operators who desire an all-purpose versatility and economy. The mineral cuts fast while blending and deburring and can be used for applications on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and composites.
Recommended Applications
Our Standard Abrasives™ Surface Conditioning GP Belt comes in several different widths and lengths for use on backstand equipment and floor mounted/platen sanders. Choose this belt for use on all metal types to perform:
- Deburring: removing large and micro burrs, edge radiusing, removing die cast flashings
- Blending: removing mill marks, tool marks and mismatches; reducing uneven edges between adjoining surfaces, reorienting surface scratch patterns, creating a smooth transition from one surface profile to another
- Cleaning: removing coatings, gaskets and surface discolorations from welds or other work surfaces
- Finishing: matching mill finishes on stainless steel, creating inline finishes on aluminum
Quality Standard Abrasives™ Solutions for Industrial Applications|
The Standard Abrasives brand has supplied quality abrasives to the metalworking industry for over 50 years. Customers rely on our broad offering of high performance products including coated, bonded, and non-woven abrasive lines.
- Moderately aggressive material offers great versatility and may be used for a variety of moderate industrial applications, including cleaning and deburring
- Multi-purpose abrasive work well on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and composites, particularly on flat surfaces
- Excellent starting point for aluminum applications
- Non-woven fibers provide a consistent cut-rate and finish
- Tough nylon web delivers a high cut rate and professional finish
- Flexible, pliable open web removes burrs and surface contaminants without gouging the substrate
- Non-woven construction provides long life, flexibility, heat-resistance and load-resistance
