What are zirconia sanding belts used for?

Zirconia sanding belts are mostly used in steel fabrication shops where they’re the most popular choice for grinding and preparing metal.

What is zirconia sandpaper?

Zirconia Alumina is commonly referred to as Zirc or Zirconium. It is ideal for coarse to medium grit applications on metal. Works best under high pressure, which is required for the grain to fracture exposing new sharp edges.

What are silicon carbide sanding belts used for?

Silicon Carbide Sanding Belts Silicon carbide is a hard and sharp abrasive, making it an ideal choice for cutting hard materials like metal, stone, paint, and wood finishes. (For example, you can use it to sand ceramic finishes off of wood floors.)

What is zirconia abrasive?

Zirconium is made by die-casting and is generally available in the coarser grits up to 120. It is a coarse grain that has a high heat resistance and is substantially stronger than aluminum oxide. You will commonly find Zirconia abrasives in a range of colors from light blues to vibrant greens.

Where can I buy zirconia alumina sanding belts?

Two styles of Zirconia-Alumina abrasive are available from Abrasive Industrial Supplies – with and without the addition of lubricant. Abrasive Industrial Supplies offers a wide selection of standard belts which are listed below. Custom sizes and volume discounts are also available.

Which is better for sanding aluminium oxide or zirconia?

Although tougher than aluminium oxide, zirconia may have difficulties grinding mill scale, but they still do a high-quality grinding job on: Zirconia requires more pressure to sand, so the belts are better-suited for jobs on harder surfaces and not ideal for polishing.

Where can I get a ceramic sanding belt?

Fintech carries multiple types of ceramic and zirconia belts and can tailor fit a material to meet your needs. If you’d like assistance in choosing the best belt for your application, you can speak with an abrasive technician at (888) 223-8768.

What kind of abrasive is zirconia alumina for?

Its micro-crystalline structure allows for controlled breakdown and self sharpening. Two styles of Zirconia-Alumina abrasive are available from Abrasive Industrial Supplies – with and without the addition of lubricant.