CANTEK | C251 24″ WIDEBELT SANDER

A robust widebelt sander with minimal footprint.

The Cantek C251 24″ Widebelt Sander is compact and versatile with a combination sanding unit for calibration and final sanding.  The robust sanding unit and heavy-duty frame ensures optimum sanding results.  Motorized thickness adjustment with digital thickness control for fast and accurate table adjustment.

Why Cantek C251 24″ Widebelt Sander?

  • Accurate digital thickness control with both Inch & Metric settings allows operator to key in the desired thickness and table will automatically move into position.
  • Small footprint
  • Combination sanding unit with 3-3/8” rubber contact drum and 2” wide adjustable sanding platen for a wide range of sanding applications.
  • Electronic belt tracking for optimum belt life and sanding results
  • Ammeter for load monitoring to ensure the proper amount of material is being removed according to the selected grit.
  • Disc brake on main motor allows for faster belt changes
  • Pneumatic belt tensioning with quick release outboard support to facilitate fast belt changes.
  • Double infeed and outfeed pressure rolls for superior part hold down
  • Material over-height limit switch
  • Hour meter records the actual running time of the machine which can be used to provide timely maintenance for the machine
  • Interlocks located on all access doors.

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Widebelt sanding is a critical stage in wood preparation before and during the finishing process. Often poor sanding results do not show up until it is too late and you have finished the material. Knowing what issues to look for and how to remedy them in advance will save you both time and money by eliminating costly rework and defects.

sander maintenance

Providing regular maintenance on your wide belt sander can help mitigate small problems from turning into larger ones. These issues can often cause a halt to production and lead to costly delays.