What Grinder is Right for You? – Alec Steele Co.
Belt grinders are classified by the width and length of their belt size. For example, 1x30 grinder has a 1-inch wide belt that is 30 inches in circumference, a 2x72 has a 2-inch wide belt, that is 72 inches in circumference. A wider belt exerts more friction on the flat platen of a machine, needing more power and a longer belt allows for less ...