Belt sanding machines are manufactured by many industries and these machines can be available in various models which make use of some or the other features which can differentiate these from others. All the models have specific features and shapes which ensure that the usage of these sanders can result in desired metal/wood surface.

Makita manufactures different types of belt sanders which have different sizes of the belts and different model numbers. These sanders are robust in built and the speed can also be controlled. The framework of these sanding machines is such that the corners which are not reachable otherwise can be scraped easily.

If we consider a particular model such as one which uses belt size of 3 inches into 21 inches, we can get some details of this sander from Makita. In this, the belts are tracked automatically and optionally a shoe is available for controlled sanding.
This model can operate at a voltage of 115. The speed of the belt is also high and the weight is around 9.5.lbs and this model does not make much noise.

Makita belt sanders are easy to use as these have a good balance and the material used for their manufacture provides power to these and makes it sturdy. The gathering of dust is done effectively by these sanders. It is easy to change the belts when needed and since you have control on the speed, it becomes easy to change the speed according to the desired work. Along with these features, the cord length is also long enough which makes it easy to be moved from one place to another while working. The dust gathered in the sac can be removed by removing the sac easily.

The model 9920 is the one that makes the least noise. For this model, the speed of the belt in feet per minute can be stated as 690 to 1440. This speed ensures the completion of work fast with desired results. The base is also larger which helps in scraping large areas. Its design is such that it makes this sander properly balanced and at the same time the gathering of dust is done effectively which minimizes mess on the working area. The power cord is also long and helps move the machine to different places while working. The Makita belt sanders are well suited for scraping the material and have good insulation.