The Powermatic 16-Inch Open-End Belt Sander is designed for professional and small-to-mid production shops that require consistent sanding performance with the flexibility to process wider workpieces. Its open-end design allows sanding of stock wider than the belt capacity through multiple passes, making it ideal for cabinetry, furniture components, and panel work.

A front-mounted control layout with an integrated load meter allows operators to monitor sanding pressure in real time, helping maintain consistent feed rates and prevent overload. Metal-tipped safety limiters inside the machine provide immediate shutdown in the event of belt breakage, enhancing operator safety during continuous use.

The sanding belt is managed by pneumatic conveyor belt tracking, which keeps the belt centered automatically during operation. An air-pressured oscillating movement promotes smoother surfaces and more even abrasive wear. The combination sanding head further improves finish consistency across varying stock widths.

Operators can select between dual feed speeds to balance stock removal and surface finish based on material and application. Additional features such as an extendable workpiece support arm, front-facing emergency stop, and side access door for belt changes improve workflow efficiency and ease of maintenance.

Like all Powermatic machines, the 1632 Open-End Belt Sander is backed by a 5-year warranty.

Features & Benefits

• Open-end design allows sanding of wider panels through multiple passes, increasing versatility for cabinetry and panel work
• Front-mounted controls with load meter monitor sanding pressure in real time, helping prevent overload and maintain consistent results
• Metal-tipped safety limiters stop the machine instantly if belt breakage occurs, enhancing operator safety during operation
• Pneumatic conveyor belt tracking keeps the sanding belt centered automatically, reducing adjustments and downtime
• Air-pressured oscillating movement promotes smoother surfaces and more uniform abrasive wear
• Combination sanding head improves finish consistency across varying stock widths
• Dual feed speeds allow control over material removal and surface finish based on application

Related Products

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• PMPM1-263 - 9" x 138" Oscillating Edge Sander, 3 HP, 230V 1Ph (OES9138B)

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