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Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Sleeves

The abrasive-embedded mesh construction gives you more control over sanding pressure, creating finer and more consistent finishes. These sleeves shape, debur, and sand edges and internal surfaces. Use with a drum (sold separately).
Coarse grade is for deburring and removing heavy rust and surface imperfections.
Medium grade is for light cleaning and blending.
Very fine grade is for finishing and polishing.
ID | Lg. | Color | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | For Use With | Each | |
Coarse Grade—For Rough Finish | ||||||||
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1" | 1" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 1 1/2" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 1" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1 1/2" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
3" | 1" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
3" | 3" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 00000 |
Medium Grade—For Smooth Finish | ||||||||
1" | 1" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
1" | 1 1/2" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 1" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1 1/2" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
3" | 1" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
3" | 3" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 00000 |
Very Fine Grade—For Extra-Smooth Finish | ||||||||
1" | 1" | Green | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
1" | 1 1/2" | Green | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 1" | Green | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | Green | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1" | Green | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
2" | 1 1/2" | Green | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
3" | 1" | Green | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 0000 |
3" | 3" | Green | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | Grinders for Bits and Burs | 0000000 | 00000 |
Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Belts

When you need to achieve a more consistent finish, choose nylon mesh sanding belts over paper- or cloth-backed belts. The mesh flexes to compensate for uneven sanding pressure as you sand. It's embedded with aluminum oxide, the most common abrasive, which is hard enough to sand steel and wood. These belts resist deterioration when used with water or cutting fluids.
Coarse grade is for deburring and removing heavy rust and surface imperfections.
Medium grade is for light cleaning and blending.
Very fine grade is for removing fine scratch marks and lines, final finishing, polishing, and preparing surfaces for painting.
Wd. | Lg. | Color | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | Each | |
Coarse Grade | |||||||
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For Rough Finish—3M Scotch-Brite | |||||||
3/8" | 13" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 18" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 24" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
For Rough Finish | |||||||
1/4" | 18" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 24" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 13" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 12" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 18" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 24" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 18" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 20 1/2" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 18" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 30" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/8" | 21" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 60" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 18 15/16" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 42" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 60" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 72" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 10 11/16" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 18" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 21" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 24" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3 1/2" | 15 1/2" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 24" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 36" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 60" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
6" | 48" | Brown | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
Medium Grade | |||||||
For Smooth Finish—3M Scotch-Brite | |||||||
3/8" | 13" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
For Smooth Finish | |||||||
1/4" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 13" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 12" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 20 1/2" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 30" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/8" | 21" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 60" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 18 15/16" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 42" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 60" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 72" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 10 11/16" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 18" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 21" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3 1/2" | 15 1/2" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 24" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 36" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 60" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
6" | 48" | Maroon | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
Very Fine Grade | |||||||
For Extra-Smooth Finish—3M Scotch-Brite | |||||||
3/8" | 13" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
For Extra-Smooth Finish | |||||||
1/4" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/4" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
3/8" | 13" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 12" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/2" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3/4" | 20 1/2" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 0000 |
1" | 30" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/8" | 21" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
1 1/2" | 60" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 18 15/16" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 42" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 60" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
2" | 72" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 10 11/16" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 18" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 21" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
3 1/2" | 15 1/2" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 24" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 36" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
4" | 60" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
6" | 48" | Blue | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Steel, Wood | 000000000 | 00000 |
Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Belts for Stainless Steel and Hard Metals

When you need to achieve a more consistent finish, choose nylon mesh sanding belts over paper- or cloth-backed belts. The mesh flexes to compensate for uneven sanding pressure as you sand. It includes a coarse grade aluminum oxide abrasive. These sanding belts are built to resist wear and sharp edges while removing surface imperfections, blending, cleaning, and deburring on a variety of metals including stainless steel, titanium, steel, iron, and nickel.
Wd. | Lg. | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | Each | |
For Rough Finish—3M Scotch-Brite | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8" | 13" | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 18" | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 24" | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Aluminum Oxide | Nylon Mesh | Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel, Iron, Nickel, Wood | 00000000 | 00000 |
Nylon Mesh Cushioned Sanding Belts for
Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals

Made of nylon mesh, these belts compensate for uneven sanding pressure to create a smooth, consistent finish on workpieces. Silicon carbide—one of the sharpest abrasives—is embedded in the mesh, so these belts sand quickly with light pressure. They stay cool while sanding, which keeps material from building up on the surface. These belts are very fine grade, so they’re best for removing light scratches, polishing, and preparing surfaces for painting.
Wd. | Lg. | Abrasive Material | Abrasive Backing Material | For Use On | Each | |
Very Fine Grade (3M Scotch-Brite Super Fine Grade)—For Extra-Smooth Finish | ||||||
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3/8" | 13" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 18" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/2" | 24" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
1" | 42" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
2" | 48" | Silicon Carbide | Nylon Mesh | Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |