What Size of abrasive belts can I use on a Dynafile 11 belt file?
The Dynafile 11 powerfile is an American standard machine so the original belt sizes were specified in inches. Below are the US and UK standard stocked equivalent belt sizes.
- 1/8″ x 18″ UK standard is 3mm x 457mm on both the Beltit and the Dynafile
- 1/4″ x 18″ UK standard is 6mm x 457mm
- 1/2″ x 18″ UK standard is 13mm x 457mm
- 3/4″ x 18″ UK standard is 19mm x 457mm
What types of abrasive belts fit on a Dynafile 11 powerfile?
The Dynafile 11 powerfile machines and the Beltit (457mm machines) were first developed over 30 years, when they revolutionised metal fabrication work. Being able to make an abrasive belt to fit onto a powerfile meant that you could speed up the grinding and sanding process in welds and corner fillets. In more recent times the abrasive technology has continued to develop expanding further the abrasive applications for the Dynafile machines.
The Cibo Ceramics abrasives range of products are now able to take the operator from a 36 grit up to a 400 grit finish with ease. In the coarser grits we recommend the FX87 ceramic belts on the Dynafile. In the finer ceramic grits we switch to the more flexible FF87 belts. For satin finishing we also have a full range of surface conditioning belts available. If you need to mirror polish with a Dynafile or Beltit machine then we strongly recommend the 3M Trizact belts which will allow you to sand right up to 2000 grit and then finish with the non-abrasive polishing belts.
Should I use Zirconium Oxide or Ceramic Abrasive belts on a Dynafile?
Traditionally heavy stock removal was done with coarse grit zirconia belts on a Dynafile. The introduction of the new Cibo Ceramics has radically changed that. 457mm ceramic abrasive belts for Dynafile machines are almost the same price as zirconia belts so it is a simple question of performance. Cibo Ceramic belts will outlast zirconia belts by as much as 3 or 4x, making ceramic belts much more cost effective on the Dynafile 11 powerfile. And given that the ceramic belts will also cut quicker and cooler than zirconium oxide then the decision is an easy one.
What is the narrowest Power File belt we can make?
Beltit and Dynafile power files often have the option to change arms and put on different abrasive belts. To be able to satisfy this demand requires precision manufacturing belt joint manufacture. All Cibo power file belts are made with kevlar backed frozen tape technology. Cibo Abrasives have spent many years perfecting the art of power file belt manufacture so we can offer the full range of abrasive powerfile belts starting from 3mm wide.
Abrasive Power File Belt Joint Testing
To ensure excellent abrasive belt joint quality Cibo Abrasives have invested in the latest joint testing equipment so they know the belt joints will last time and time again. Every batch is tested to ensure it meets the minimum strength characteristics demanded by Cibo.