Introducing SandTrac™

Helping you to improve sanding consistency
resulting in improved finishes and
up tp 50% savings on abrasive costs.

In every manufacturing operation, controlling costs and maximizing quality can be keys to continued success. In panel processing and solid wood applications, sanding belts constitute a significant expense for consumables and can contribute to serious quality problems in the finishing room if sanding operations are not properly monitored.

The most common operational error is improperly utilizing the entire width of the sander. This results in shortened belt life, belt loading, belt streaking, belt burning, and uneven belt and machine wear. These conditions further restrict the ability of the operator to utilize the full width of the belt, thus accelerating uneven machine wear. Operators must be trained to routinely place parts across the entire machine width and their performance must be monitored to insure compliance with this important requirement. This is the primary function of the SandTrac. By prompting the operator to feed in underutilized sections of the belt, and maintaining a log of where the material has been fed, improper feeding patterns can be easily recognized. This in turn allows the tracking of proper belt usage and the establishment of guidelines for more accurate utilization and extended usage of abrasive belts, thus resulting in significant savings over time.

Often, because of in-feed patterns and other production methods, sanding belts are changed and discarded unnecessarily. And, improper material feeding can result in uneven belt wear that makes consistent finish color control very difficult to achieve.