Rapid Prep File Belts Offer Superb Finishes on Complex Parts

Feb. 5, 2022

Norton Vortex Rapid Prep Non-Woven File Belts offer users an easier way to obtain superior finishes when working with tight, intricate, and complex parts. A unique high-performance ceramic blend of grain cuts like a coarser grit size and delivers faster cuts while producing finishes similar to a finer grit abrasive on a wide range of metals. The proprietary Norton Clean Bond resin system ensures a smear-free, crisp-clean finish, improving productivity and reducing cost.

 

For versatility, the file belts can safely be used in combination with coolants or in dry applications and are available in several sizes including widths of 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 in. with lengths ranging from 12 to 24 in. depending on the belt width.

 

To meet application requirements, best-tier options are offered in coarse, medium, fine, and very fine grits. Applications examples include:

  • Restaurant/ food service: weld discoloration cleaning and surface blending on all metals
  • Stainless steel fabrication: scratch-blending and finishing
  • Aerospace: turbine blade blending and finishing
  • Automotive: surface prep and paint/coating removal