Fast and Flexible
A closed coat and a grinding aid make our 3M Cubitron II Abrasive Belt 947A an outstanding option for low to medium pressure applications on heat sensitive metals. The nature of the abrasive structure diverts heat to the swarf, keeping both belt and workpiece cooler. It is now available in grades 40+ (make to order), 60+, 80+ and now 120+ adding an improved solution for finer finishing applications.
Cutting Edge Performance for Low and Medium Pressure Sanding
A semi flexible Cubitron II belt the 3M 947A sports an X-weight poly-cotton backing. Among backing weights, an X-weight cloth is flexible and provides tensile strength as well.
A great number of small belt sizes which are nimble and maneuverable so operators can get in, over and around intricate parts. These belts are good options for low-and-medium-pressure offhand operations for use on the following equipment:
- Backstands
- File Belt Sanders
- Inline Sanders
- Stroke Sanders
How 3M Precision-Shaped Grain Works
3M Precision-Shaped Grain is designed to continuously fracture to form sharp points and edges that easily ?slice? through metal. It cuts faster, lasts longer and stays cooler.
Conventional ceramic abrasive grain tends to ?plow? through the metal, causing heat to build up in the workpiece and the abrasive ? resulting in a slower cut, shorter belt life and undesirable effects, such as burnishing.
3M Science. The Beginning of Cubitron II.
In 2009, 3M scientists had long believed abrasives would work better if each grain of the ceramic abrasive material was exactly the same size and shape. It would act more like a knife shaving off material and less like a plow bouncing along the surface, creating heat damage. The breakthrough came when they realized they could use microreplication technology 3M was already using to create reflective material for signs, and other purposes.
Within a short time, they had created 3M’s Precision Shaped Grain ? identical triangular-shaped abrasive grains electrostatically oriented and distributed uniformly on an abrasive backing. The end result is faster, cooler cutting action, improved productivity, less operator fatigue and longer belt life.

3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
Dynabrade 58441 5" Dia. Two-Hand Gear-Driven Sander, Non-Vacuum, .45 HP, 900 RPM, Hook-Face Pad
3M 02590, Stikit Gold Sheet Roll, P400, 2-3/4 in x 45 yd, 7000028254
Standard Abrasives 701656, Cartridge RoII Mandrel, 3/16 in x 2 in x 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in x 4 in CM-18, 7010368730
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
3M 45569, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 2 in x 72 in, Film-lok, Single-flex, 7010362613, 50 per case
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 05742, Hookit Soft Hand Block, 2-3/4 x 5 in, 7000045436
3M 05440, Stikit Hand Block, Hard 2-3/4 in x 5 in, 7000045764
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
3M 71878, Flexible Diamond Hand File 6210J, Yellow 18, N40, NO 1, 7000082156, 10 per case
3M 05519, Sanding Block, Rubber, 2-3/4 in x 5 in, 7000000587
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
Dynabrade 11476 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
3M 87103, Cloth Belt 341D, 24 X-weight, 9 in x 20 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7010326200, 20 per case
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Standard Abrasives 707505, PSA A/O Disc, 12 in x NH, 40 Grit, 7010369974
Standard Abrasives 713638, Cartridge RoII Mandrel, 3/32 in x 3/4 in x 1/8 in x 1 in x 2-3/4 in CM-2B, 7010294964
3M 22393, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045093
3M 30289, Trizact Hookit Finishing Foam Sheet, 5000, 2-3/4 in x 5-1/2 in, 7000120135, 15 Sheets/Carton
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 76631, Roloc Disc 777F, TR, 3 in x NH, 36 YF-weight, 7000028339
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 55053, Cubitron II Cloth Belt 984F, 80+ YF-weight, 1/2 in x 12 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7000119518, 200 per case
3M 95412, Lead Foil Tape 420, Dark Silver, 3/4 in x 36 yd, 6.8 mil, 7000029006
3M 05744, Hookit Hand File Board, 2-3/4 in x 16 in, 7000045717
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096 
