RKXO, Aluminum Oxide, Cloth Backed, Abrasive Belts for Softwoods and Hardwoods, Grits #36 - #220

RKXO - X Weight Poly/Cotton (Cloth Backing), Aluminum Oxide, Semi-Open Coating, Maroon Color for Woodworking Applications.

RKXO poly-cotton (cloth-backed) abrasive is more durable and tear resistant, and typically more expensive than paper backed abrasives, but will last longer and can withstand continual bending and flexing during use. RKXO can be used with oils and greases and is ideal for heavy duty machine sanding. While coarser grits are best suited for stock removal, the finer grits are ideal for finishing of raw wood. This product provides an excellent finish.

Available grits: #36, #40, #50, #60, #80, #100, #120, #150, #180, #220

Best case applications

• Softwoods, Hardwoods, Veneer Woodworking
• Premium all-rounder
• Narrow Belts
• Wide Belts
• Ideal for light and high stock removal
• Metal and hard surfaces
• Applications that require a flexible abrasive that won't tear

Advantages

• Heavy duty cloth backing
• Tear resistant
• Premium grain
• Reduced clogging
• Universal application
• Can be used with oils and greases

Disadvantages

• More expensive than paper

Comparison

RKXO is similar to XA167, however it is slightly more expensive, and RKXO is an semi-open coat that would work well for softwoods and hardwoods, rather than XA167 a closed-coat that works best with hardwoods to prevent clogging between the abrasive.