Sanding Belts, Sheets & Pads

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This section covers coated and non-woven abrasives for sanding, deburring, cleaning and finishing. You will find sanding belts for portable and stationary belt sanders and file sanders, hook and loop and PSA (pressure-sensitive adhesive) sanding discs for random orbital and DA sanders, sandpaper sheets and rolls, sanding sponges, and non-woven surface conditioning hand pads and discs used to clean, scuff and blend without changing the shape of the part.

What to check before you order

  • Belt size. Belts are sold by width and length, such as 1" x 30" or 2" x 72". Match the size marked on your sander.
  • Disc attachment and holes. Choose hook and loop or PSA to match the pad. On dust-extraction sanders, match the hole pattern too.
  • Grain and backing. Aluminum oxide is common for wood and metal. Silicon carbide suits wet sanding, plastics and finishing. Heavier backings stand up to belt work.
  • Grit sequence. Do not skip too many grits between steps, or scratches from the coarse grit will show in the finish.
  • Non-woven grades. Hand pads are graded coarse, medium, fine and very fine, often by color, though color codes vary by maker.

Browse all abrasives, flap and fiber discs for heavier stock removal, or paint and coatings for the next step.

Buying guide: Abrasive grit guide: which grit to start and finish with

Common questions

What grit sandpaper should I use?

Coarse grits around 40 to 60 remove material and rust. Medium grits around 80 to 120 smooth those scratches, and fine grits around 150 to 220 prepare for primer or finish.

What does the P mean before a grit number?

P means the grit follows the FEPA P scale. Grits without it usually follow the CAMI scale. The two differ most in fine grits, so stay with one system in a sequence.

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