Essex Belt Style Drum Sander

The Essex Silverline SL-8 Drum Sander rental is the ideal tool for achieving smooth, professional-quality results on hardwood floors. Engineered for both DIY enthusiasts and contractors, this drum sander simplifies the sanding process, turning a challenging task into a manageable one. Its 1 HP motor, combined with thoughtful design, makes it easy to remove old finishes and prepare floors for refinishing without the risk of gouging.

Key Features:

• Powerful 1 HP Motor: Delivers consistent speed and power for even sanding results.
• Soft Rubber Drum with Secure Locking System: Unique locking mechanism holds sandpaper firmly in place, ensuring efficient sanding without slipping.
• Spring-Loaded Cams: Holds sandpaper securely, providing a reliable, tight connection for smooth operation.
• Constant Drum Speed: Designed to avoid gouging, the sander’s consistent speed helps prevent damage to floors.
• Tilt Action for Control: Tilt feature provides greater control and balance, making it easier to achieve an even finish.
• Balanced Weight Distribution: The machine’s weight is optimized and distributed to provide ideal pressure on the floor, resulting in smooth, uniform sanding.
• Standard 120V Plug: Easy to power with a standard outlet—no special adapters required.
• Variety of Sandpapers Available: A full selection of grit levels is available to meet any project need.

Perfect for large and small floor projects alike, this durable drum sander ensures precision and ease of use.

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Product Applications:

• Refinishing floors
• Hardwood prep
• Refinishing decks that are already somewhat smooth

Product Features:

• 1-hp, completely sealed, repulsion-induction Baldor motor
• Standard 8” width aluminum drum core covered with soft rubber.
• Spring-loaded cam paper locking system takes 8 x 20 3/16” paper.
• Drum runs at 1800 RPM constantly on 14 amps (standard household current)
• Repulsion induction feature virtually eliminates brush wear by using centrifugal force when the motor is up to speed.

Product Specifications:

Knowledge Base: Installing sandpaper & using the sander