Belt grinder can be positioned at any point from horizontal to vertical

The Kalamazoo Industries model BG448 is a 4- by 48-in. belt grinder that can be positioned at any point from vertical to horizontal. The 7,200-SFPM belt speed enables quick metal removal with minimal heat.

The unit features a 4- by 10-in. workspace that allows full work movement from left to right and a removable platen and worktable that converts from slack belt grinding to platen grinding. The unit has spring-loaded belt tension, quick belt change, an 8- by 4-in. serrated 70 duro contact wheel, and a 3-HP direct-drive motor available in either 110 V single-phase or 220 V three-phase.

The grinder also is available without stand or with a dust collector base.