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Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Belts

When you need to achieve a more consistent finish, choose nylon mesh sanding belts over paper- or cloth-backed belts. The mesh flexes to compensate for uneven sanding pressure as you sand. It's embedded with aluminum oxide, the most common abrasive, which is hard enough to sand steel and wood. These belts resist deterioration when used with water or cutting fluids.
Medium grade is for light cleaning and blending.
Very fine grade is for removing fine scratch marks and lines, final finishing, polishing, and preparing surfaces for painting.
Wd. | Lg. | Color | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | Each | |
Medium Grade | |||||||
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For Smooth Finish—3M Scotch-Brite | |||||||
3/8" | 13" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
For Smooth Finish | |||||||
1/4" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 13" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 12" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 20 1/2" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 30" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/8" | 21" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 60" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 18 15/16" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 42" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 60" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 72" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 10 11/16" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 21" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3 1/2" | 15 1/2" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 36" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 60" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
6" | 48" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
Very Fine Grade | |||||||
For Extra-Smooth Finish—3M Scotch-Brite | |||||||
3/8" | 13" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
For Extra-Smooth Finish | |||||||
1/4" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 13" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 12" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 20 1/2" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 30" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/8" | 21" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 60" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 18 15/16" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 42" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 60" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 72" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 10 11/16" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 21" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3 1/2" | 15 1/2" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 36" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 60" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
6" | 48" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
Cushioned Sanding Belts

Create finer and more consistent finishes—these belts have a cushioned layer that creates more even sanding pressure on your workpiece. They also have a slick coating that prevents debris from accumulating on the abrasive surface and keeps operating temperatures low.
One of the sharpest abrasives, silicon carbide cuts through steel and wood with ease. It costs less than zirconia alumina but will not last as long.
Wd. | Lg. | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | Choose a Grit | Each | |
For Polished Finish | |||||||
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1/2" | 12" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1/2" | 18" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1/2" | 24" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1" | 42" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 0000 | |
1 1/2" | 60" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 42" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 0000 | |
2" | 48" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 60" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | 72" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4" | 36" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 | |
6" | 48" | Silicon Carbide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Sanding Belts

Smooth or shape work surfaces. Good for general purpose sanding, the aluminum oxide abrasive on these belts is tough and won’t crack under stress. These belts are often used to remove rust and paint from steel or wood surfaces. Thanks to their cloth backing, they’re flexible yet resistant to tearing. Note: click on a part number to view a volume discount (if applicable).
400 Grit | ||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | Each | |
3/8" | 13" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/8" | 21" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 12" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 13" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 18" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 24" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 18" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3/4" | 20 1/2" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1" | 18 15/16" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1" | 24" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1" | 30" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1" | 42" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1" | 44" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1" | 60" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 1/8" | 21" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 3/16" | 21 1/4" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 18 3/4" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 18 15/16" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 24" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 60" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 18 15/16" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 30" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 36" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 42" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 53 3/4" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 60" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 72" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 132" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 16" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2 1/2" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2 1/2" | 60" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
2 3/4" | 15 1/2" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3" | 10 11/16" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3" | 18" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3" | 18 15/16" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3" | 21" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3" | 24" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3" | 72" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
3" | 79" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
3" | 90" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
3" | 132" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 1/2" | 15 1/2" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 21" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 24" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 36" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 38" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 52 1/2" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 54" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 59" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 60" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 |
4" | 72" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | 84" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | 90" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 60" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 79" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 80" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 89" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 132" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
8" | 107" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
9" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
10" | 70 1/2" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
Uniform-Finish Sanding Belts

Multiple layers of abrasive arranged in a pattern create highly consistent finishes. The most common abrasive for general sanding, aluminum oxide is tough and won’t crack under high stress. Use these belts for removing paint and rust to final finishing. A cloth backing makes these belts flexible yet resistant to tearing.
500 Grit | 600 Grit | |||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | Each | Each | ||
1/2" | 12" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 000000 | 00 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 18" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 24" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1" | 42" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 60" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 42" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
2" | 60" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2" | 72" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 1/2" | 60" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
4" | 36" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Water-Resistant Sanding Belts

These belts resist deterioration when used with water or cutting fluids. The most common abrasive material, aluminum oxide is hard enough to sand steel and wood. It costs less than zirconia alumina but wears down faster. Click on a part number to view the volume discount (if applicable).
Also Available: Other belt sizes and grits. Please ask for 4713A999 and specify belt size and grit.
400 Grit | ||||||
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Wd. | Lg. | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | Each | |
6" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Cloth | Steel, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Belts for
Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals

Made of nylon mesh, these belts compensate for uneven sanding pressure to create a smooth, consistent finish on workpieces. Silicon carbide—one of the sharpest abrasives—is embedded in the mesh, so these belts sand quickly with light pressure. They stay cool while sanding, which keeps material from building up on the surface. These belts are very fine grade, so they’re best for removing light scratches, polishing, and preparing surfaces for painting.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wd. | Lg. | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | Each | |
Very Fine Grade (3M Scotch-Brite Super Fine Grade)—For Extra-Smooth Finish | ||||||
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3/8" | 13" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 18" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 24" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
Sanding Belts for Belt Sanding Sticks

Use these narrow belts on hand-held sanding sticks.