The belt grinder belt speed typically runs double from what the belt speed of the belt of a belt sander is running at. In conclusion what we’ve talked about above are the differences between the industrial belt sander and industrial belt grinder. In the mean time contact us with your sanding and or grinding applications so we can assist you in determine whether you need a large or small industrial belt sander and or large and or small industrial belt grinder.
Each power tool has specific purposes that the other cannot do. Just in case you cannot decide, we are going to explore both the bench grinder and belt sander competition. You can use the following information to help you decide which tool is best for you.
A belt sander is available in a variety of sizes, and a tiny belt sander may be put on a bench. The sander may be moved onto the bench-mounted material, or the material can be moved on the sander belt. If you want to buy the best belt grinders and belt sanders for knife making or any other purpose do check out the reviews for both belt grinders and sanders.
When I was in high school back in the early 90s we had the one in the first pic in the machine shop and woodshops, same machines. They just used different belts and the woodshop generally used a finer grit too. Since the machines were identical there was no speed difference between them.
If you were to sand wood with a high SFPM belt grinder it would work but you would very likely burn the wood; hence, the lower SFPM for some belt sanders. Conversely, you can use a low SFPM belt sander to grind metal but the removal rate is agonizingly slow. 02-23-2011, 10:33 AM #8 Sander / Grinder By illistration in my shop I have an older 6″ x 60″ Sunstrand belt grinder.
belt sander vs grinder Related Question:
Can you use a belt sander as a grinder?
High speed abrasives heat the edge very quickly, especially at finer grits (finer than 120) and even more if the abrasive is a little worn. I have belts with grits as small as 15 micron, but no longer use them. A 1″ belt sander can replace a grinding wheel for many sharpening applications.
Is a belt sander the same as a grinder?
The belt grinder belt speed typically runs double from what the belt speed of the belt of a belt sander is running at. Belts grinders you generally have multiple grinding points such as the platen and the second grinding point is the contact wheel.
When would a sander be used instead of a grinder?
Sanders are only used to sand, but grinders can be used for multiple things. They can cut through metal, strip metal, and polish surfaces. Be aware of what your project entails before choosing which of these to rent. Maybe you need both or one.
Whats the difference between grinding and sanding?
The biggest difference between an angle grinder and a sander is the type of attachments that each of the tools uses. What is this? Angle grinders use rigid discs that come in a wide variety of types, each designed for a specific purpose. Sanders use – as their name suggests – sandpaper belts or pads.