The Benchmark Abrasives 2" x 72" zirconia sanding belt is a Made in USA abrasive belt built for knife makers and metal fabricators who need aggressive steel removal, blade profiling, shaping, and grinding. The 2" x 72" format is the standard choice for dedicated knife grinders, giving users the working length and contact area needed for controlled stock removal and shaping.
Zirconia alumina is a strong choice for coarse grinding and material removal on steel. Available in 24, 36, 40, 60, and 80 grit, this belt covers heavy stock removal, blade profiling, bevel shaping, edge cleanup, and intermediate refinement before moving into finer abrasive stages.
Quantity: 1 Belt
Product Specifications
Specification
Details
Belt Size
2" x 72"
Abrasive Grain
Zirconia Alumina
Available Grits
24, 36, 40, 60, 80
Backing
X-Weight Polyester Cloth
Coat
Open Coat
Joint
Butt Joint
Direction
Bi-Directional
Use
Wet or Dry*
Country of Origin
Made in USA
*Wet use also depends on whether the machine and application are approved for wet operation.
Product Features
Zirconia alumina grain for steel grinding, shaping, and stock removal
X-weight polyester cloth backing for support during grinding
Open-coat construction helps reduce material loading
Butt-joint construction allows the belt to run in either direction
24–80 grit range for aggressive grinding through medium surface refinement
Made in USA
Materials & Applications
Best For: Knife makers and metal fabricators performing steel stock removal and shaping on 2" x 72" belt grinders.
Common applications include:
Blade profiling
Steel stock removal
Bevel shaping
Edge cleanup
Weld cleanup
Deburring
Contour grinding
Surface preparation
General metal fabrication
Designed for machines using a 2" x 72" sanding belt, including knife grinders, fabrication belt grinders, and similar metalworking equipment.
Fits machines designed for 2" x 72" sanding belts, including:
Kalamazoo® 2FS72 Belt Sander
Kalamazoo® 2FS72M Belt Sander
JET® J-4103 Square Wheel Belt Grinder
Grizzly® G1015 Knife Grinder/Sander/Buffer
Burr King® 960-272 Belt Grinder
Beaumont Metal Works® KMG Belt Grinder
Beaumont Metal Works® KMG-TX Belt Grinder
AmeriBrade® Fastback Belt Grinder
Pheer® PH454 x 8 Belt Grinder
Always confirm your machine's required belt dimensions, configuration, and operating-speed requirements before use.
Tips for Better Belt Performance
Use lower grits for aggressive stock removal and profiling, then move progressively finer as the surface approaches the next finishing stage.
Allow the zirconia abrasive to do the cutting rather than applying excessive pressure.
Keep the belt tracking correctly and inspect it before use.
If using the belt wet, confirm the grinder and application are approved for wet operation.
Always use the guards and PPE required for your machine and application.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is designed primarily for steel stock removal, blade profiling, shaping, deburring, and fabrication work.
Yes. The 2" x 72" format is widely used on dedicated knife grinders, and zirconia is well suited for coarse steel removal, profiling, and shaping.
Use 24–36 grit for very coarse stock removal and rough profiling, 40–60 grit for coarse grinding and shaping, and 80 grit for medium sanding, blending, and refinement.
This belt is designed for machines that use 2" x 72" sanding belts. Examples include Kalamazoo® 2FS72/2FS72M, JET® J-4103, Grizzly® G1015, Burr King® 960-272, Beaumont Metal Works® KMG/KMG-TX, AmeriBrade® Fastback, and Pheer® PH454 x 8. Other machines using this belt size may also be compatible. Check your exact model and installed setup before ordering, and follow the machine and belt speed requirements.
The belt is designed for wet or dry use, but wet sanding should only be performed when the machine and application are approved for it.
Yes. The belt is bi-directional, but follow your machine’s required running direction.
Choose zirconia when the job is centered on aggressive steel stock removal, profiling, shaping, and fabrication. Aluminum oxide is the broader general-purpose choice for wood and metal sanding and is available in a wider grit range.
Ceramic is another steel-focused option for demanding grinding and shaping applications. Choose the abrasive family that best matches your grinder setup, material, and desired grinding step.
The Benchmark Abrasives 2" x 72" zirconia sanding belt is a Made in USA abrasive belt built for knife makers and metal fabricators who need aggressive steel removal, blade profiling, shaping, and grinding. The 2" x 72" format is the standard choice for dedicated knife grinders, giving users the working length and contact area needed for controlled stock removal and shaping.
Zirconia alumina is a strong choice for coarse grinding and material removal on steel. Available in 24, 36, 40, 60, and 80 grit, this belt covers heavy stock removal, blade profiling, bevel shaping, edge cleanup, and intermediate refinement before moving into finer abrasive stages.
Quantity: 1 Belt
Product Specifications
Specification
Details
Belt Size
2" x 72"
Abrasive Grain
Zirconia Alumina
Available Grits
24, 36, 40, 60, 80
Backing
X-Weight Polyester Cloth
Coat
Open Coat
Joint
Butt Joint
Direction
Bi-Directional
Use
Wet or Dry*
Country of Origin
Made in USA
*Wet use also depends on whether the machine and application are approved for wet operation.
Product Features
Zirconia alumina grain for steel grinding, shaping, and stock removal
X-weight polyester cloth backing for support during grinding
Open-coat construction helps reduce material loading
Butt-joint construction allows the belt to run in either direction
24–80 grit range for aggressive grinding through medium surface refinement
Made in USA
Materials & Applications
Best For: Knife makers and metal fabricators performing steel stock removal and shaping on 2" x 72" belt grinders.
Common applications include:
Blade profiling
Steel stock removal
Bevel shaping
Edge cleanup
Weld cleanup
Deburring
Contour grinding
Surface preparation
General metal fabrication
Designed for machines using a 2" x 72" sanding belt, including knife grinders, fabrication belt grinders, and similar metalworking equipment.
Fits machines designed for 2" x 72" sanding belts, including:
Kalamazoo® 2FS72 Belt Sander
Kalamazoo® 2FS72M Belt Sander
JET® J-4103 Square Wheel Belt Grinder
Grizzly® G1015 Knife Grinder/Sander/Buffer
Burr King® 960-272 Belt Grinder
Beaumont Metal Works® KMG Belt Grinder
Beaumont Metal Works® KMG-TX Belt Grinder
AmeriBrade® Fastback Belt Grinder
Pheer® PH454 x 8 Belt Grinder
Always confirm your machine's required belt dimensions, configuration, and operating-speed requirements before use.
Tips for Better Belt Performance
Use lower grits for aggressive stock removal and profiling, then move progressively finer as the surface approaches the next finishing stage.
Allow the zirconia abrasive to do the cutting rather than applying excessive pressure.
Keep the belt tracking correctly and inspect it before use.
If using the belt wet, confirm the grinder and application are approved for wet operation.
Always use the guards and PPE required for your machine and application.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is designed primarily for steel stock removal, blade profiling, shaping, deburring, and fabrication work.
Yes. The 2" x 72" format is widely used on dedicated knife grinders, and zirconia is well suited for coarse steel removal, profiling, and shaping.
Use 24–36 grit for very coarse stock removal and rough profiling, 40–60 grit for coarse grinding and shaping, and 80 grit for medium sanding, blending, and refinement.
This belt is designed for machines that use 2" x 72" sanding belts. Examples include Kalamazoo® 2FS72/2FS72M, JET® J-4103, Grizzly® G1015, Burr King® 960-272, Beaumont Metal Works® KMG/KMG-TX, AmeriBrade® Fastback, and Pheer® PH454 x 8. Other machines using this belt size may also be compatible. Check your exact model and installed setup before ordering, and follow the machine and belt speed requirements.
The belt is designed for wet or dry use, but wet sanding should only be performed when the machine and application are approved for it.
Yes. The belt is bi-directional, but follow your machine’s required running direction.
Choose zirconia when the job is centered on aggressive steel stock removal, profiling, shaping, and fabrication. Aluminum oxide is the broader general-purpose choice for wood and metal sanding and is available in a wider grit range.
Ceramic is another steel-focused option for demanding grinding and shaping applications. Choose the abrasive family that best matches your grinder setup, material, and desired grinding step.
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