3M™ Cloth Belt 370DZ by 3M

The 3M™ Cloth Belt 370DZ is an open coat product using a premium grade aluminum oxide mineral. The cloth backing of the belt makes it suitable for both rough sanding and final finishing on wide belt and edge sanding applications.The 3M Cloth Belt 370DZ resists premature loading and maintains effective cut with its open coat construction and anti-static treatment. Reduced static on the belt optimizes dust collection when used with an efficient dust collection system. This belt is manufactured with a washable backing for high production environments where washing may be required at intervals to remove pitch buildup from soft woods such as pine. If washing the belt, the product should be taken off the machine and washed offline. The product should be hung on a rack and allowed to thoroughly dry before using it again. Aluminum oxide mineral is a popular choice among industry professionals because of its cut-rate, durability, and long life. It can be used on a wide variety of materials in both woodworking and metalworking, including ferrous alloys, and is the most commonly used industrial abrasive. The abrasive particles are adhered to the cloth backing with resin, creating a strong bond that withstands high heat and pressure. Abrasive belts come in many different widths and lengths and are used on a variety of different belt sanding machines for many different applications on both wood and metal.