3M 7100179110 Abrasive Belt P100 Silicon Carbide 126x52 in

Product Description

The 3M 7100179110 is a coated abrasive belt designed for grinding, blending, deburring, and finishing operations on metal surfaces. Built on a tough polyester cloth backing, this belt uses sharp silicon carbide mineral bonded with a heat-resistant resin system. Silicon carbide fractures cleanly during use, continuously exposing fresh cutting edges and delivering a consistent finish from start to finish of belt life. At 126 inches long and 52 inches wide, it is sized for large industrial backstand and wide-belt applications. Licensed metalworking and fabrication shops rely on this belt for both wet and dry operations.

This belt is suited for metal fabrication environments where consistent surface finish quality is required across high-volume runs. It performs on ferrous and non-ferrous metals during grinding, weld blending, deburring, and fine finishing passes. The water-resistant polyester backing allows use with coolants or cutting fluids without compromising belt integrity or causing tearing at the splice. It is well matched for backstand grinders and wide-belt finishing machines used in industrial and manufacturing settings.

Key Features

• Silicon carbide abrasive fractures consistently for fast cutting and uniform finish throughout belt life
• Water-resistant polyester cloth backing supports both wet and dry grinding and finishing applications
• Heat-resistant resin bond holds abrasive securely under pressure, heat, and moisture
• Cloth construction provides flexibility to conform to workpiece contours
• P100 grit designation suited for intermediate stock removal and blending on metal
• Large format sizing designed for backstand and wide-belt machine use

Compatibility

Designed for use on backstands and wide-belt grinding and finishing machines that accept belts measuring 126 inches long by 52 inches wide.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with abrasive belt machinery. Power down and lock out the machine before mounting or removing belts. Verify belt tracking and tension per the machine manufacturer specifications before resuming operation. Inspect the splice joint for alignment and confirm belt direction arrow matches machine rotation direction prior to startup.

Technical Specifications

• Belt Length: 126 inches
• Belt Width: 52 inches
• Grit: P100
• Abrasive Mineral: Silicon Carbide
• Backing Material: Polyester Cloth
• Bond Type: Heat-Resistant Resin
• Application: Grinding, Blending, Deburring, Finishing
• Compatible Surfaces: All Metals
• Use Type: Wet or Dry
• UPC: 638060056092

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7100179110