3M 7000118363 Abrasive Belt 132 Inch 3 Inch Ao Cloth Gray

Product Description

The 3M 7000118363 is a Trizact 237AA abrasive belt built for intermediate finishing and fine polishing applications. It uses 3M microreplication technology, where micron-graded aluminum oxide particles are formed into precisely shaped pyramidal structures and bonded to an X-weight cloth backing. As the surface wears during use, fresh abrasive mineral is continuously exposed, delivering a consistent cut rate and repeatable surface finish from start to finish. The belt measures 132 inches in length and 3 inches in width and weighs 0.44 pounds. It is installed and operated by metalworking technicians and finishing professionals working in production and fabrication environments.

This belt is suited for robotic and automated grinding applications where finish consistency across long production runs is critical. It excels in intermediate finishing stages on metal workpieces prior to plating, buffing, or coating operations. The flexible cloth backing conforms to contoured surfaces, making it effective for shaped components where flat-platen abrasives lose consistent contact. It produces finer surface finishes than conventional electrostatically coated abrasive belts of comparable grit designation.

Key Features

• Microreplication technology forms aluminum oxide into uniform pyramidal structures for self-sharpening abrasive action
• Fresh mineral is continuously exposed as pyramids wear, maintaining consistent cut and finish throughout belt life
• Runs cooler than conventional abrasives, reducing heat-related workpiece distortion
• Flexible X-weight cloth backing conforms to contoured and complex surfaces
• Three-dimensional abrasive design supports highly repeatable finishes in robotic and automated applications
• Ideal for finishing stages prior to plating, buffing, or coating

Compatibility

Designed for use on belt grinding and finishing machines that accept a 132-inch by 3-inch abrasive belt, typically in metalworking, fabrication, and precision finishing operations.

Installation Notes

Belt installation should be performed by qualified finishing or maintenance personnel with the machine fully powered down and locked out per applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Confirm belt tracking direction matches the arrow marked on the belt backing before tensioning. Inspect the contact wheel, platen, and idler for wear or damage before mounting a new belt. Do not operate the belt beyond the rated speed of the machine or the belt manufacturer specifications.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 132 inches
• Width: 3 inches
• Abrasive Mineral: Aluminum Oxide
• Backing Material: X-Weight Cloth
• Color: Gray
• Weight: 0.44 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 50
• UPC: 00051111511992

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000118363