3M 7010365868 Surface Conditioning Belt 132x2 Inch Ao

Product Description

The 3M 7010365868 is a non-woven surface conditioning belt designed for blending, finishing, and light material removal on metal substrates. Built on a durable cloth and polyester scrim backing, it delivers moderate stretch resistance suited to demanding belt finishing applications. The belt measures 132 inches in length and 2 inches in width, making it compatible with standard contact-wheel and platen belt machines. Aluminum oxide grain bonded with resin provides consistent cut and finish while the open non-woven web resists loading, extending abrasive service life. Licensed trades and metal fabrication shops use this belt where maintaining workpiece geometry while achieving a uniform surface finish is the priority.

This belt is suited for surface conditioning sequences on stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and other metal substrates in both production and job-shop environments. It performs in blending weld seams, removing mill scale, and preparing surfaces for coating or polishing. The moderate durability rating positions it between aggressive cutting belts and fine finishing belts, making it effective in multi-step finishing sequences where marring the substrate must be avoided. Typical users include metal fabricators, welding shops, and maintenance machinists running standard belt grinders or finishing machines.

Key Features

• Cloth and polyester scrim backing provides low-stretch stability under tension
• Open non-woven web resists loading and prolongs abrasive service life
• Aluminum oxide grain with resin bond delivers consistent, repeatable finish
• Springy nylon fibers conform to workpiece geometry, reducing risk of substrate marring
• Suitable for a range of substrates including stainless steel and brass
• Sold individually, minimum order quantity of 5 units

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use abrasive belt for standard belt finishing and surface conditioning machines that accept 2 inch wide by 132 inch length non-woven abrasive belts.

Installation Notes

Belt installation should be performed by trained operators following machine manufacturer guidelines for belt tensioning and tracking. Confirm the machine is powered down and locked out before changing abrasive belts. Inspect the contact wheel, platen, and idler rollers for wear or debris before mounting a new belt. Operate within the machine's rated belt speed to avoid belt failure.

Technical Specifications

• Belt Length: 132 inches
• Belt Width: 2 inches
• Abrasive Mineral: Aluminum Oxide (AO)
• Bond Type: Resin
• Construction: Non-Woven
• Backing: Cloth and Polyester Scrim
• Weight: 0.75 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each
• Minimum Order Quantity: 5
• UPC: 00048011139449

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7010365868