3M 7010328235 Abrasive Belt 280x6 Inch Ao Cloth Gray

Product Description

The 3M 7010328235 is a Trizact 237AA coated abrasive belt built on an X-weight cloth backing with aluminum oxide abrasive mineral. It measures 280 inches long and 6 inches wide, making it suited for wide-belt and large-format grinding or finishing equipment. The defining feature is 3M microreplication technology: aluminum oxide particles are formed into uniform three-dimensional pyramids bonded to the backing. As the surface pyramids wear, fresh mineral continuously exposes itself, delivering a consistent cut rate and repeatable finish across the full belt life. This belt is used by metalworking professionals for intermediate finishing and fine polishing in production and automated environments.

This belt is designed for intermediate finishing and fine polishing operations ahead of plating or buffing processes. Its flexible cloth backing conforms to contoured workpiece surfaces, maintaining consistent abrasive contact. The three-dimensional pyramid structure is particularly well-suited for robotic and automated finishing cells where predictable, repeatable surface finishes are required across high production volumes. It performs in metalworking, aerospace component finishing, and general fabrication shops where conventional electrostatically coated abrasives leave inconsistent scratch patterns.

Key Features

• Microreplication technology forms aluminum oxide into uniform abrasive pyramids for self-sharpening action
• Pyramids run cooler than conventional abrasives, reducing heat-related workpiece distortion
• X-weight cloth backing provides flexibility for finishing contoured and flat surfaces
• Three-dimensional abrasive structure delivers consistent finishes throughout belt life in robotic applications
• Produces finer, more uniform finishes than conventional electrostatically coated abrasive belts
• Suited for intermediate finishing and fine polishing prior to plating or buffing

Compatibility

Designed for use on wide-belt finishing machines and large-format abrasive belt equipment that accepts a 280-inch by 6-inch belt. Verify machine belt-path length and contact-drum width before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by qualified machine operators or maintenance technicians familiar with wide-belt abrasive equipment. Power down and lock out the machine before loading or removing the belt. Confirm belt tracking alignment and tension according to the equipment manufacturer specifications before resuming operation. Inspect the belt splice and backing for damage prior to each use.

Technical Specifications

• Belt Length: 280 inches
• Belt Width: 6 inches
• Abrasive Mineral: Aluminum Oxide
• Backing Material: X-Weight Cloth
• Abrasive Structure: Microreplication pyramid (Trizact 237AA)
• Color: Gray
• Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 20

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010328235