Q:. I recently bought a new belt sander and a supply of new belts. A:. Belt seams rarely fail, despite the friction and high-speed flexing that sanding belts endure. To rule out belt age as a possible problem, purchase what you expect to use within eight months to a year and store unused belts in a temperature-controlled place.
Trying to diagnose and isolate the root causes for wide belt sander issues can be extremely difficult. In light of this difficulty, the abrasive technicians at Fintech Industrial Abrasives have compiled a list of the most common wide belt sander issues and their respective potential fixes. Constantly running workpieces through the sander in the same place on the belt can quickly wear out that portion of the belt and lead to loading and belt burning.
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Why does the sandpaper keep breaking on my belt sander?
There are pretty much two reasons they can be breaking so quickly: the belts are old stock (or have been stored in humid or hot locations) or the tension is too high. Or both.
How tight should a belt sander be?
In basic terms, the amount of tension on the coated abrasive belt should be just enough to keep the belt from slipping on the drive wheel, and to keep the belt from tracking off the wood working machine.
Which items should never be used on a belt sander?
Clothing and Jewelry. Do not wear loose clothes while using a belt sander. Any type of clothing that can potentially come in contact with a belt sander must be secured. If you are wearing loose, long-sleeve shirts, roll up the sleeves.
Can you adjust tension on a belt sander?
If the belt is shifting toward the side of the sander that the knob is on, then loosen the knob by turning it about half a turn counterclockwise. If the belt is shifting away from the side of the sander that the knob is on, tighten the knob by turning it about half a turn clockwise.