Introduction: Abrasive power file belts come in a wide range of sizes dependent on the manufacturer specification. Most sizes are available ex-stock in most grades from 36 / 40 grit and in all the standard surface conditioning material grades. Please note that the range of machines and lengths available is extensive, so if the particular belt size you require is not shown on this site, we can almost certainly make it to order. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Power File Belt Selection
The following table is a guide to recommended belt lengths for the more common power-file machines.
| Machine Family |
Standard Lengths |
| Beltit |
457, 533, 610 and 760mm |
| Dynafile |
457 and 610mm |
| Makita |
533mm |
| Black & Decker |
457mm |
Please check your belt size prior to ordering. If you are at all unsure please cut open and old belt and carefully measure the length and width. Most machines have some scope for belt tightening.
HG49top Ceramic For aggresive material removal and shaping (36 to 80 grit)
TZ59 Zirconia For controlled stock removal and mini belt sizes (where flexibility is important).
SCM Surface Conditioning For blending and creating a burr free finish
JF4T Aluminium Oxide For refining and pre-polishing in finer grades from 120 upwards.
Trizact Structured Grain For fine finishing in fewer stages.
If the belt you require is not shown please contact us and we can manufacture the belt to your own specifications.
More Information
Notes on abrasive belt performance:
When using power-file belts many people suffer from problems with belts breaking or with the abrasive belts wearing out very quickly. There is normally one of three reasons for this
- The quality of the belt joints being supplied.
- The strength of the backing used
- The type of abrasive grit
In our experience it is not worth compromising on any of the above.
- To ensure break free joints our poduction partners, Cibo, have spent many years developing the right joint for power-file belts. Our customers come back time and again because a good joint is far more cost effective than a 'cheap belt'
- All our standard stock belts are made with either strong polyester cloth or heavy duty cloth backings
- For all coarser grit belts we recommend a premium performance ceramic grit. It may be more expensive but experience shows that anything less is just not worth it.