Sanding Systems Consulting, Inc. Howard Grivna


	Principles of Widebelt Sanding & Data Reference Manual©


	OF WIDE BELT SANDERS ARE IMPROPERLY SET UP AND USED.

		IT'S TIME TO SAVE MONEY!

Howard Grivna, President of Sanding Systems Solutions, has over 47 years of experience and is recognized as one of the foremost authorities in the wide belt sanding and abrasives industries. He not only understands the technology but how an organization needs to apply it from top to bottom. Howard has also gained an in-depth, knowledge of abrasives, the importance of their correct interfacing with the sander and the complete sanding process.

With this one-of-a-kind manual he has combined his hands-on approch with the technical data to help you improve your widebelt sanding operation and have a positive impact on your overall production expenses.


	His credentials include:

•	More than 47 years in the widebelt sanding and abrasives industries.
•	Analyzing the sanding process of over 800 machines at over 350 companies and discovering numerous areas for improvement.
•	Author of Modern Woodworking magazine bi-monthly articles "Sanding Sense".
•	Ten U.S. Patents on sanding innovations






		This Money Saving Manual Covers

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Basic Principles:

•	Sanding head variations
•	Fixed or yielding orifice
•	Contact drum applications
•	Bottom machines
•	Guidelines on durometer drums
•	Abrasive grit choices

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Set-up Guidelines:

•	Depth of scratch
•	Maximum removal capabilities of different belts
•	Abrasive grit comparison
•	Belt thickness variations and wear
•	Selecting grit sequences
•	Determining current removal
•	Running test boards
•	Chalking and measuring


	Improve product quality, increase finish consistency, and reduce your operating costs. There's no better way to improve your widebelt sanding operation.

Problem Description & Remedies:

•	Color variations
•	Fuzzy or blotchy finish
•	Dust extraction
•	Chatter
•	Splice marks
•	Streaks
•	Spots
•	Unsanded areas
•	Dubbing
•	Hesitation marks
•	Grain relieving
•	Minimum part lengths
•	Narrow parts
•	Width utlization
•	Thickness adjustment
•	Conveyor belts and belt dressing
•	Static control
•	Belt life inhibitors
•	Abrasive belt cleaning
•	Troubleshooting belt problems
•	Abrasive usage log


	Click on the items below to review sample pages from this manual.
	Manual Index Page 1 . . . *Section 7 "Setup Guidelines"* Pages . 2 . 6 . 7 . 13 . 14
	*Section 8 "Color Variations"* Page 1 . . . *Section 9 "Fuzzy Sanding"* Page 1

	Why not Call Howard Grivna at Sanding Systems Consulting and use his " sanding sense" to make you dollars.




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