File belt specifications to perform on the most   demanding, intricate shapes, profiles and materials . Portable belts are ideal for all your metal and wood - working applications . Typical File Belt Applications: •   Light   weld   removal   and   blending   •   Shape   and   contour   sanding •   Surface   preparation   prior   to   coating   and   plating   •   General   clean - up   and   finishing •   Removing   cutting   tool   marks   from   molds   and   dies Typical Portable Belt Applications: •   Grinding   and   finishing   of   all   metals   •   Blending   of   welds •   Sanding   and   finishing   of   wood   •   Glass   seaming   and   polishing      BEST    Norton SG R981 Belts –   The   premium   performer,   patented   Norton   SG   abrasive Features: Benefits: •   Patented   Norton   SG   ceramic    •   Exceptional   life   and   value,   especially   on   hard - to - grind   alloys   aluminum   oxide   abrasive   •   Aggressive   cut   rate •   Grinding   aid   coating   •   Sharpness   maintained   throughout   life   of   the   belt •   Heavy   Y - wt   polyester   backing   •   Cooler   cut,   burn - free   grinding   of   heat - sensitive   materials   •   Minimizes   loading   •   Extended   durability;   waterproof BETTER    NorZon Plus R823 Belts –   The   choice   for   stainless   steel Features: Benefits: •   Premium   self - sharpening   zirconia   alumina   abrasive   •   Aggressive,   rapid   cut   rate •   Improved   grain   adhesion,   durable   grain   coating   •   Longer   life •   Waterproof   for   use   on   a   broad   range   of   materials   •   Versatile •   Strong   X - wt   polyester   backing,   available   in   finer   grit   range     •   For   moderate   to   heavy   pressure         applications   GOOD    Metalite R228 Belts –   For   metal   and   wood Features: Benefits: •   Aluminum   oxide   abrasive   •   Aggressive   cutting/resistant   to   heat •   Strong   X - wt   cotton   backing   •   Versatile GOOD    Metalite R283 Belts –   Versatility   for   all   MRO   applications Features: Benefits: •   P - graded   premium   aluminum    •   Consistent,   cool   cut    oxide   abrasive   •   Tear   and   fray   resistant •   Semi - flexible   backing 29