The Mirka Hiolit XO Sanding Belt TS-Joint 250x750mm is a semi-open, stiff universal abrasive designed for belt sanding and machine sanding, offering exceptional edge wear resistance and durability. It delivers high-quality results, especially on tough and challenging materials. With grits ranging from 36–80, it is ideal for aggressive sanding tasks, such as removing severe rust damage or performing operations that require significant material removal.
This belt is a reliable choice for professionals dealing with metal, wood, or composite materials, ensuring consistent performance in demanding applications. Built for long-lasting durability, the Mirka Hiolit XO Sanding Belt saves time and effort by minimizing the need for frequent belt changes, making it an efficient tool for heavy-duty sanding projects.
TS-Joint:
A TS-joint is similar to a T-joint but is different in the way the connecting ends are cut. By using a TS-joint the hinge effect can be avoided. This joint type is most suitable for belts in medium grit sizes and it is most common on cloth-backed belts, although TS-joints can also be found on paper-backed belts.
I was having difficulty sanding back spotted gum screens with regular 40 grit paper as the paper was wearing out too quickly and not particularly effective. I bought these hoping for an improvement and they are. Much more effective at removing the existing finish and they last at least 2 or 3 times longer. A couple of comments: 1. it’s much easier to score the surface with the same amount of pressure as regular paper so a much lighter touch is required. 2. The velcro doesn’t seem as sticky as other brands, so it often shifts around on the sanding back and I did have a couple of occasions when the sanding disc flew off. I use a metabo sander in case that makes the difference. I am happy to have found them as they make a truly awful job somewhat easier. Was shipped quickly.
