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6 x 48 Sanding Belts
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Premium Quality 6 X 48 Inch Sanding Belts
Red Label Abrasives has been manufacturing premium quality 6 x 48 inch sanding belts for over 35 years. Restock on the belts you need to perfect your workpieces. All of our belts are shipped directly from our factory straight to your door.
Types Of 6” x 48” Sanding Belts We Offer
Red Label Abrasives manufactures several different types of 6 x 48 inch sanding belts. You can read more about each type of belt we offer below.
- Open coat aluminum oxide: Aluminum oxide is one of the most popular abrasive grains, because of its low price point. Open coat aluminum oxide provides more space between grains, which allows for more air flow between grains. More air flow keeps sanding surfaces cool and also helps to prevent the sanding belt from clogging. Open coat aluminum oxide is great for sanding softer materials that produce a lot of debri. It is commonly used in woodworking.
- Closed coat aluminum oxide: Closed coat aluminum oxide is still produced with aluminum oxide grains, but there is less space between grains. More abrasive grains provide a more aggressive cut. Closed coat aluminum oxide works better for sanding harder materials like hardwoods and metals.
- Zirconia: Zirconia was the strongest abrasive grain before ceramic entered the market. Zirconia lasts longer and cuts faster than aluminum oxide. Zirconia is a popular abrasive grain, because it strikes a nice balance between performance and price. It is most effective when used on harder materials, such as metals and hardwoods.
- Ceramic: Ceramic is a premium abrasive grain and one of the strongest abrasive grains available in the market. Ceramic sanding belts last significantly longer than aluminum oxide and zirconia belts. Ceramic comes with a higher price point, but you often save money and time in the long run. Ceramic also works best for sanding metals and hardwoods.
- Silicon carbide: Silicon carbide is a specialty abrasive. It’s not as versatile as many of the other abrasive grains, but it sands certain materials very well. Silicon carbide is commonly used to sand marble, garnet, and glass. It also works great for knife sharpening. Silicon carbide belts are designed to remove material without excessive heat buildup. This makes silicon carbide belts the ideal choice for sanding heat sensitive materials.
Not sure which type of belt would be best for your application? You can contact our team for assistance. Our abrasive technicians would be more than happy to help you find the best belt to meet your needs.
Popular 6” x 48” Belt Sanders
Our 6 x 48 inch sanding belts can be used on any 6 x 48 inch belt sander. Below are a few popular 6 x 48 inch belt sanders that our sanding belts have been used on.
- Rikon 6″ x 48″ Belt/ 10″ Disc Sander
- Powermatic 1791291K 31A Sander
- JET 414550K J-4210K
- Central Machinery 6 In. X 48 In. Belt And 9 In. Disc Sander
- Grizzly G1014Z
- South Bend 6" X 48" Belt / 12" Disc Combination Sander
Don’t worry if your make and model isn’t listed above. As long as you’re using a 6 x 48 inch belt sander, our 6 x 48 inch belts will work for your sander. Not sure what size belts your sander is designed to use? Our abrasive technicians may be able to help you find the correct size.
Why Order 6 X 48 Inch Sanding Belts From Red Label?
There’s a reason why Red Label is one of the most sought after brands for sanding belts. Red Label Abrasives has been producing premium quality sanding belts for over 35 years. We continue to improve our processes and invest in our equipment and our team to provide long-lasting, effective sanding belts. All of our sanding belts are produced in the United States in our Belding, MI factory. Our belts are also limited stock or made-to-order to ensure that the belts shipped to your door have fresh joints. We’re also one of the only manufacturers to offer free shipping on all orders.
Red Label Abrasives is also able to offer unrivaled customer support and exceptional customer service as a family-owned manufacturer. You’ll never have an issue reaching a member of our team when you contact during normal business hours (Mon - Fri 8AM - 4PM EST).