Scotch-Brite™ SL Surface Conditioning Belt

Scotch-Brite™ SL Surf Cond Belt SDA 3/4inx18in A CRS 20

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Aluminum Oxide mineral, available in a range of grades, cuts sharp and leaves a fine finish
For use on backstand and off hand equipment
Reinforced backing and non-woven open web material provides superior flexibility for detail work, over contours and edges
Reduced loading and heat build-up allow extended operating time and consistent surface conditioning results

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Attribute Name	Value
Abrasive Material	Aluminum Oxide
Alternative Sale Availability	6. This item is for industrial use only and there are no VOC restrictions.
Application	Cleaning, Deburring, Finishing, Grinding, Surface Preparation
Back Color	Blue/Black, Blue/Blue, Blue/Green, Blue/Yellow
Backing Material	Scrim
Brand	Scotch-Brite™
Color Family	Black, Brown, Red
Equipment - Machines	File Belt Sanders, Inline Sanders, Manual Backstand
Front Color	Blue
Grade	Coarse, Medium
Industries	General Industrial, Marine, Metalworking, MRO, Transportation & Heavy Equipment
Low Stretch	No
Product Color	Black, Light Brown, Maroon
Product Form	Belt
Substrate	All Metal, Carbon Steel, Nickel Alloy, Stainless Steel, Titanium

Product Details

Aluminum Oxide mineral, available in a range of grades, cuts sharp and leaves a fine finish
For use on backstand and off hand equipment
Reinforced backing and non-woven open web material provides superior flexibility for detail work, over contours and edges
Reduced loading and heat build-up allow extended operating time and consistent surface conditioning results
Aggressive cutting without gouging, removes surface imperfections, grindlines, mill and other marks

Scotch-Brite™ SL Surface Conditioning Belt is a durable, aggressive non-woven belt that balances flexibility with aggressive cutting action. It blends and finishes consistently, often in one step.

Among our surface conditioning belts, the Scotch-Brite™ SL Surface Conditioning Belt falls right in the middle of the spectrum in terms of its durability and flexibility.

The reinforced backing offers good flexibility whether working on a file belt or backstand

Balancing Flexibility and Durability
Among our surface conditioning belts, the Scotch-Brite™ SL Surface Conditioning Belt falls right in the middle of the spectrum in terms of its durability and flexibility. Balancing both of these elements makes it a good match for medium-duty projects on hard metals. Examples of applications may include intermediate blending, deburring, finishing and cleaning on stainless steel, carbon steel, titanium and nickel alloys. All Scotch-Brite™ SL Surface Conditioning Belts utilize aluminum oxide mineral, but they vary in aggressiveness: Super Duty (SD), Heavy Duty (HD), Coarse (CRS) and Medium (MED).

A Responsive Belt
The reinforced backing on Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belts offers good flexibility whether working on a file belt or backstand. All belts may be used for "low stretch" applications, because, while flexible, they also stay taut and firm. To engineer the belt, we combine non-woven nylon fibers and mineral with resin. Mixing non-woven nylon fibers, which are springy and responsive, with mineral is an ideal way to add a great finish or remove burrs without gouging or undercutting the workpiece. We also include a woven fabric (scrim) in our conditioning products, which is embedded in the nylon structure to provide additional strength and durability for edge work.

Metal Type	Performance	Application
Metal Type	Performance	Blending	Deburring	Finishing	Cleaning
Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Titanium, Nickel Alloy	Good	SE	SC	SE	SE
	Better	SC,SL	DF,SL	SC,SL	DF,SL
	Best	DF, LGB	SE, LGB	DF	SC
Aluminun, Copper, Brass (Soft Metals), Non-Ferrous Metals	Good	DF, LGB	DF, LGB	DF	DF
	Better	SC	SC	SC	SC
	Best	PD	PD	PD	PD

Performance
Durability
Resistant to Dulling and Loading	PD SC SL DF SE LGB	Resistant to Wear and Sharp Edges

Flexibility
Least Flexible	LGB SE PD SL SC DF	Most Flexible

Benefits of Aluminum Oxide Mineral
Scotch-Brite™ SL Surface Conditioning Belt uses coarse grade aluminum oxide abrasive. Aluminum oxide is a popular choice among industrial professionals because of its cut rate and long life. This mineral is a tough, durable abrasive that self-fractures to expose fresh cutting edges in use, whereas traditional abrasives, such as garnet, quickly wear down with use. Due to its high cut rate, hardness, strength, and low heat retention, aluminum oxide mineral is widely used in grinding applications in addition to sanding and finishing.

Surface conditioning belts are used for rapid grinding and finishing on a variety of surfaces. Depending on the material being worked, sanding wheels and discs may clog with debris and quickly become less efficient. Belts continue to sand without clogging, because small grooves in the abrasive belt open as they go around the arc of the drive wheel. Scotch-Brite™ Surface Conditioning Belts present a swift and efficient means to achieve desired finishes.

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3M Industrial Products for Metalworking Catalog Bookmark PDF (PDF, 56.0MB)

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3M™ Coated Abrasive Belts and Scotch-Brite™ Surface Conditioning Belts (PDF, 483.6KB)

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