6 x 48 Abrasive Sanding Belts - Material Facts

AA Abrasives, Inc. carries abrasive sanding belts for metal and wood finishing applications. We are featuring the 6x48 Sanding Belt  - AA Abrasives sanding belts are for use with belt sanders like the Kalamazoo S6 Belt Sander  and other bench style belt sanders and belt/disc sanders.

Abrasive Sanding Belts

AA Abrasives premium zirconia and aluminum oxide abrasive belts deliver sharp and durable performance. Resin bond anchors the abrasive to the backing for longer belt life. The abrasive belts feature bi-directional, high-strength butt joints that can be run in either direction increasing the total service life of the belt. Our high quality abrasive belts are for wood, metal and heavy stock removal. AA Abrasives sanding belts are made from the finest quality materials for long life and are manufactured in the USA.

AA Abrasives has a full line of heavy-duty cloth-backed abrasive belts in stock. One of the best 6 x 48 sanding belts we supply is a self-sharpening 36 Grit zirconia aluminum abrasive belt.  This premium zirconia alumina abrasive belt for metal delivers sharp and durable performance. The premium grade zirconia alumina breaks away in use to expose new sharp edges. The abrasive is bonded to the Y-weight polyester backing with industrial strength proprietary resins in a closed coat arrangement to allow maximum stock removal. A closed coated abrasive belt is one that has 100% grain coverage.  Heavy Y-weight polyester backing is tear resistant and tracks consistently.

The two most popular Aluminum Oxide abrasive belts in 6x48 are the 6 x 48 Sanding Belt in 60 Grit Aluminum Oxide Premium  and the 6 x 48 Sanding Belt in 80 Grit Aluminum Oxide Premium. The premium aluminum oxide abrasive belts cut fast and perform well on all grains of woods  as well as other surfaces. AA Abrasives belts have a closed coat construction making them ideal for deburring or producing a grain pattern in metalworking. The closed coat construction provides improved finishes on harder woods. Y-weight poly-cotton backing makes a good general purpose belt for dry sanding applications. The resin bond of this sanding belt withstands high heat and pressure for longer service life.

For polishing applications AA Abrasives, Inc. carries a full range of preparation and conditioning abrasive belts in 6” wide x 48” long such as the 6 x 48 Medium Surface Conditioning Belt. These non-woven nylon belts have a scrim reinforcement for extra strength and an abrasive resin bond which polishes and deburrs metal surfaces. They are available in coarse, medium, and fine.

For a complete break down of the abrasive sanding belt materials we carry and the application that best suits them visit our Sanding Belt Information Page.

AA Abrasives, Inc. is a distributor for several manufacturers lines of 6x48 abrasive belts. This includes but is not limited to:

• Kalamazoo 6 x 48 Sanding Belts
• Norton 6 x 48 BlueFire Sanding Belts
• Weiler 6 x 48 Sanding Belts

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Dynabrade Dynorbital Random Orbital Sanders available at aaabrasives.com

Dynabrade Random Orbital Sanders have an innovative, lightweight design that exceeds the expectations of customers. Dynabrade makes one of the highest quality abrasive power tools made in the USA. Used in hundreds of industrial applications, these sanders are great for finishing a wide variety of materials.  AA Abrasives, Inc. is a leading distributor of Dynabrade products.

Today in the Abrasives-Sandpaper Blog we are looking at the air powered Dynabrade Dynorbital Random Orbital Sander Series – their orbit patterns and their features.

Both the spinning of the sanding disc and the movement of the disc in an elliptical pattern ensure that no single part of the abrasive material moves in the same path twice, producing a random orbital motion. This unique sanding action is designed so that there are no perceivable swirl marks on the work surface. The diagram below illustrates the diameter orbit patterns and usage recommendations. All of the Dynabrade Dynorbitals are available in your choice of 3/8”, 3/16” or 3/32” diameter orbits. There is an aggressive 3/8” orbit, a 3/16” orbit for general sanding and a 3/32” orbit that is recommended for fine sanding in light to medium applications.

Random Orbital Sander Diameter Orbit Diagram

The D3 Random Orbital Sander series is comprised of:

1. The Dynabrade Dynorbital Supreme
2. The Dynabrade Dynorbital Silver Supreme and
3. The Dynabrade Dynorbital Spirit.

1. The Dynabrade Dynorbital Supreme 56815  is a cornerstone of the orbital sander series. It features the highest RPM in the industry while working on a work surface. The Dynabrade Dynorbital Supreme line features a perfectly balanced low profile, premium urethane weight-mated sanding pad for both smoother operator performance and minimum vibration. This line of random orbital sanders features a refined ergonomic tool grip to reduce fatigue and increase efficiency with a more comfortable grip.

2. The Dynabrade Silver Supreme is the newest member in the Dynabrade Random Orbital Sander family. The Dynabrade Silver Supreme 69020 Non-Vacuum Random Orbital Sander is a favorite in this line. The Dynorbital Silver Supreme features all steel components including a steel cylinder and end plates to maximize motor performance. These random orbital sanders have a perfectly balanced weight-mated sanding pad for smoother performance and minimal vibration.

3. The Dynabrade Dynorbital-Spirit Random Orbital series is lightest tool in the series and is ideal for vertical and contoured applications.  The Spirit series features a compact grip size - a reduction of 5% from other models in the series for operators with smaller hands. The Dynorbital-Spirit models feature the perfectly balanced weight-mated sanding pad for smoother performance and minimal vibration. The Dynabrade Dynorbital-Spirit 59020 Non-Vacuum sander is a good choice.

So in review, if you need...

…a random orbital sander for heavy aggressive sanding the Dynorbital Supreme would be recommended.

…a random orbital sander for general application the Dynorbital Silver would be recommended.

…a random orbital sander for vertical or contoured sanding applications the Dynorbital Spirit would be recommended.

All of these Dynabrade Dynorbitals are available with a pad diameter of 3 inch, 5 inch or 6 inch depending on the surface you need to sand. All Dynabrade Dynorbitals are available in Non-Vacuum, Self-Generated or Central Vacuum models.

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Premium Gold Sandpaper-Aluminum Oxide at AA Abrasives

Gold Sandpaper Sheets

AA Abrasives’ 9x11 premium gold aluminum oxide no-load sand paper sheets are great for sanding water based finishes, special stearate coating will not leave fish eyes.  These abrasive sheets are non-loading and do not leave a residue.  Other applications include sanding metals, woods, fiberglass, composites, plastics, lacquers, paint, body fillers and other dry sanding uses.  Gold sandpaper sheets are known for their fast cut rates, flexibility and consistent finishes.  They are resin on resin bond and high quality latex backed paper.  AA Abrasives premium aluminum oxide gold sandpaper sheets last 3 times longer than our competitors’ traditional sandpaper.  #60 grit thru #120 grit are C-weight, #150 grit thru #320 grit are B-weight, and #400 grit and #600 grit are A-weight backed paper. 

Sanding Sheet size – 9” x 11”

Gold Sanding Discs - PSA

Made from the same premium abrasive materials as our popular 

PSA gold stearate sanding discs.  AA Abrasives uses premium aluminum oxide grain for our PSA discs. AA Abrasives premium gold sanding discs are available in stacked or roll packages to suit your shops needs. Check out our blog on PSA gold stearate sanding discs here.

Experience AA Abrasive Premium Gold Sandpaper sheets’ exceptional performance for yourself. AA Abrasives premium gold sandpaper has a long lasting abrasive life and is the best in its class for dry sanding. This is a resin coated aluminum oxide sanding paper. It can be used for sanding bare wood, coating removal and for between coat sanding to achieve a uniform finish.

AA Abrasives' Premium Gold Sandpaper Sheets

Available Grits - You can find pricing here:

Premium Gold 9x11 #600 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15424

Premium Gold 9x11 #400 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15420

Premium Gold 9x11 #320 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15416

Premium Gold 9x11 #240 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15408

Premium Gold 9x11 #220 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15404

Premium Gold 9x11 #180 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15399

Premium Gold 9x11 #150 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15395

Premium Gold 9x11 #120 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15391

Premium Gold 9x11 #100 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15387

Premium Gold 9x11 #80 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15383

Premium Gold 9x11 #60 Grit Sandpaper Sheets A/O NoLoad #15379

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