Abrasives Dull Prematurely

Possible Reasons for Premature Dulling

  1. Grit is too fine.
  2. Excessive sanding pressure.
  3. Belt is too stiff for application. It is recommended to request a more flexible product.
  4. Wrong product for application.
  5. Excessive belt speed.
  6. Contact roll not aggressive enough. (Greater groove-to-land ration needed)
  7. Excessive wheel speed (flapwheel or brush wheel).


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