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 08994, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive DP100, Clear, 48.5 mL Duo-Pak, 7100148763, 12/case
3M 87449 Silver Depressed Center Grinding Wheel, T27 Quick Change, 9 in x 1/4 in x 5/8-11 Center Hub Thread, 7010409732, 20 per case
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
Insize 4209-3, LONG HANDLE TELESCOPING GAGE, 3/4 ~ 1-1/4", 6928640311550
Standard Abrasives 701149, PSA A/O Disc, 1 in x NH, 240, 7010370103
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 40,000RPM, 33440
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/4" X 24" 75U
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
3M 20903, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118877
Norton 66623335427, 2" Dia Vortex Rapid Prep Quick-Change Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, Medium Grade, 50 Each
Dynabrade 11254 Contact Arm Ass'y, 4-3/4" Dia. x 1/2" W
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
3M 19808, Nitrile High Performance Plastic Adhesive 1099, Tan, 5 Oz Tube, 7000000796, 36/case
3M 11418, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045106
3M 28830, 675L, 1/2" X 72", 74u, Diamond Microfinishing Film Belt 7010508919
Standard Abrasives 725001, Buff and Blend Cross Buff GP, A/O Medium, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 3 Ply x 8-32, 7010330368
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097 
