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    4x36" Industrial Grade Zirconia Grinding Belts

    Our industrial grade zirconia sanding belts are a great choice for heavy duty grinding applications. Zirconia’s self-sharpening abrasive grains extend belt life up to 2.5 times longer than aluminum oxide. Zirconia fractures during use, continuously revealing sharp abrasive grain. Its durability makes it a great choice for knife makers, blacksmiths, welders, or anyone working with metals. While it will not match the longevity of ceramic abrasives, zirconia is a cost-effective alternative. Wet or dry applications. Hand built in the USA.

    Available Grits: 24, 36, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120

    Single Grit Pack Quantity: 3

    Coarse Grit Assortment Includes: 1 each of 40, 80, 120 

    Weight: Y-wgt

    Backing Material: Polyester 

    Waterproof: Yes

    Applications: Stock removal, profiling, bevel work, sharpening, grinding welds, shaping, cutting, and blending ferrous / non-ferrous metals (steel, stainless steel, alloys, hardened steel, aluminum, copper, titanium, nickel, etc.). Also appropriate for very dense and hard woods.

    Closed Coat: 100% abrasive grain coverage

    Joint: Bi-directional tape joint allows belt to run in EITHER direction (disregard arrows) 

    Grinding Aid: Anti-loading and heat reducing stearate coating for cooler grinding 

    Bonding: Resin over resin

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 28 reviews.

    Customer photo review of 4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    Had some big cleavers to make which required a lot of stock removal on some 3V. Very happy with the removal rate, heat level, and lifespan of the zirconia 40 grits for this. Have also used the 80's and 120's a bit but haven't wore any of those out yet. I'll be ordering some more in the 36 grit.

    4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    Customer photo review of 4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    Sanding belts are made of good quality materials, much thicker and heavier duty than any of the other belts that have been purchased in the past. Will definitely buy again.

    4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    Customer photo review of 4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    We’re smoothing the edges of non ferrous belt buckles and these 150grit belts crush it. Longer lasting than our old belts. We’re converted to Red Label Abrasives!

    4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    Super fast super strong. However, I thought I was ordering 60 grit and somehow the default 24 grit came back up and that’s what they sent me. To send it back and order new would cost almost as much as the Belts themselves in shipping cost. 24 grit in woodworking is not too useful, but it sure does rip through the wood.

    4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    I bought the 40 grit green belt three pack for excess wood removal on knife handles . It works great , but a little too aggressive , I would buy again when needed ,but with a finer grit . This stuff is wicked on wood and FINGERS! One thing that I found is my 4”x36” belt sander would not start on its own with a new belt because the backing was so stiff , had to push start it . This went away after a few push starts and the belt loosened up . I will definitely buy again. Great product !

    4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    I'm a diy guy, retired and able to spend time in my wood shop...well, mostly wood. I do a bit of everything I can afford. I live on an island and the humidity is murder on the glue of some belt joints. One of my bigest peeves is sanding belts that don't last. It takes them a long time to get here (no fault of the seller), and I expect them to last. While I have not used these belts yet, I'm confident that they will outlast the junk I get from box stores.

    4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    I thought that I had bought a lack-luster belt sander for knife making and bladesmithing. I soon found out that it wasn’t the belt sander, but the belts that weren’t performing how I wanted them to. The belts I bought through red label abrasives are seriously top notch at a great price. This is the place where I get belts now!

    4 X 36 Inch Premium Zirconia Sanding Belts, 3 Pack

    The Belts For More Aggressive Material Removal

    Zirconia sanding belts are built for faster material removal, longer belt life, and superior performance sanding hard materials. Compared to aluminum oxide belts, zirconia belts remove material up to 40% faster and can last two to three times longer. Their self-sharpening abrasive grain and excellent heat resistance help maintain consistent cutting performance while reducing belt changes, downtime, and overall sanding costs.

    Zirconia Belts Can Be Used On A Variety Of Materials

    Proudly Hand-Built In America

    Manufactured in Belding, MI

    Built with Industrial-Grade Materials

    Shipped Factory-Direct

    Every Belt is Built By Hand

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