Product Details
3M™ Cloth Belt 340D is an open coat premium grade aluminum oxide cloth belt designed for durability in aggressive stock removal, effective in various applications on wood and metal. It is recommended for wide belt sanding, edge sanding, and portable belt sanding. The fast-cutting aluminum oxide abrasive grains are resin-bonded to a robust cotton cloth backing, ensuring a continuous cut and extended lifespan. Its open coat and load-resistant coating enhance performance when sanding soft woods, while the washable backing is ideal for high production settings where cleaning is necessary to eliminate soft wood resin or pitch buildup. The aluminum oxide mineral, widely favored by industrial professionals, delivers excellent cut-rate, durability, and longevity, making it suitable for use on a range of materials including ferrous alloys. The strong bond created by resin adherence of abrasive particles to the cloth backing withstands high heat and pressure. 3M offers a comprehensive selection of belts in various widths and lengths to accommodate a wide array of industrial belt sanding tools, with wider belts utilized in wide belt sanders for dimensioning or finishing wood panels, medium-width belts for edge sanders on flat, narrow surfaces like panel edges, and narrow belts suited for portable belt sanders for sanding or blending wood pieces such as cabinet doors. Different splices join the belt ends, with a film media splice providing a secure bond that reduces chatter marks and ensures a smooth operation, resulting in consistent finishing.
