The FAPI-FINITUBE pipe belt grinder is a very well thought-out device with an extravagant design and offers a variety of new advantages for the user when processing pipes. Numerous prototypes and intensive practical tests were carried out during the development of the FAPI-FINITUBE pipe belt grinder. The result is a harmonious combination of user comfort, innovative design and solid industrial suitability, which guarantees quick and flawless processing of all types of tubes, cylinders or tube structures.A pipe structure can be processed in many ways. Just over the bend, slowly follow the curve or just keep going straight. No matter which pipe or cylinder needs to be ground, achieving a homogeneous, even grinding pattern remains a very difficult task. The following features set the FAPI-FINITUBE pipe belt grinder apart from the pipe belt grinders used to date:

  • Unique drive
    The FAPI-FINITUBE pipe belt grinder has a direct drive lever that sits on the drive motor. Thanks to the direct drive, the connection between the two parts is extremely compact and stable. The sanding belt is located in the extension of the machine and is perfectly aligned with the drive motor. This means that the belt runs extremely stable and easily over every pipe and every cylinder. Thanks to this unique design, the machine is compact and extremely easy to operate.
    The direct drive eliminates unnecessary transmission points, making the machine more durable and reliable. The transmission is also almost frictionless, meaning there is no vibration and little noise. Ultimately, this also makes the new FAPI-FINITUBE much easier to maintain.
  • Lift extension
    A foot made of impact-resistant plastic is attached under the lever extension. This means that the machine can be set down without endangering safety, even when the sanding belt is running – a big plus in terms of user comfort and work safety! The inside of this foot is protected with an abrasion-resistant, quickly replaceable plate made of hardened stainless steel.
    On the lever, which can be opened easily and quickly, there is a plastic block that serves as a bumper. This mini bumper is the key to machining any desired diameter over 125mm while protecting the workpieces from possible damage from the machine.
  • Ribbon guidance
    The FAPI-FINITUBE pipe belt grinder is equipped with three guide wheels. Each bike has its own structure and technical characteristics. Each tread has its own pattern. The two idler wheels made of abrasion- and break-resistant hard plastic have specially shaped side flanges. The rubber drive wheel is equipped with V-notches. These notches taper outwards. This unique concept offers the user numerous advantages: Firstly, it enables soft and stable belt guidance. It is virtually impossible for the sanding belt to slip off the machine, regardless of the position of the machine or user, and regardless of the pipe diameter or curvature. Even completely inexperienced users can easily process strongly curved structures with this machine. The V-notches ensure a perfect grip without slipping and good cooling, which significantly extends the life of the sanding belts used.
  • Arched handle
    The FAPI-FINITUBE pipe belt sander is equipped with an ergonomically shaped handle at the front. It fits very well in the hand, no matter what position you work in. Thanks to the position of this curved handle, relatively little force is required to fully close the lever. The shape of the handle and its position also ensure that the user can stretch each pipe to the maximum almost by themselves, regardless of the diameter.
  • Multi-V strap
    The 1,700 watt drive motor has a double gear transmission with very high torque. In order to be able to transfer this force to the sanding belt, a very resistant multi-V belt with a built-in slip clutch is used.
    Since the slipping torque of this belt is reached shortly before the machine’s highest torque, it offers optimal protection for both the engine and the operating personnel.
  • 270°
    For most common pipe diameters, you can reach no less than 270º of the pipe in the first step and quickly and effortlessly reach the full 360º with a simple hand movement.

The FAPI-FINITUBE pipe belt grinder is suitable for all pipes, cylinders or pipe structures made of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic or wood. Large and small diameters, oval shapes, open and closed, straight or curved structures can be processed with this machine.Particularly popular applications are the finishing of stainless steel railings, balustrades, designer furniture, street furniture, industrial pipes, etc. But the machine can also be used for more exotic areas of application such as the processing of aircraft wings, tank trucks, weaving machines, hydraulic cylinders, sail masts, etc.It is also possible to use the pipe belt grinder FAPI-FINITUBE for deburring or grinding weld seams or for removing rust as well as layers of paint and varnish.Tape dimensions (L x W): 675 x 40 mm
Belt speed: 2.5 – 9 m/s
Power consumption: 1,700 watts
Wrap angle: 270 degrees
Weight: 4.4kgIn addition to the FAPI-FINITUBE, the innovative pipe belt sander set also offers you initial equipment so that you can get started immediately after purchase. The pipe belt sander set includes the following items:

  • 1x sanding belt in SurfaceConditioning 40 x 675 mm RC1-Coarse
  • 2x sanding belts in SurfaceConditioning 40 x 675 mm RC2 medium
  • 1x sanding belt in surface conditioning 40 x 675 mm RC3-Fine
  • 2x fabric sanding belts 40 x 675 mm grain 120
  • 2x fabric sanding belts 40 x 675 mm grain 220
  • 2x fabric sanding belts 40 x 675 mm grain 320
  • 1x Trizact™ sanding belt 40 x 675 mm grain A45 (= grain P400)
  • 1x Trizact™ sanding belt 40 x 675 mm grain A30 (= grain P600)
  • 4x fleece sheets 158 x 170 mm AVF Soft-Very-Fine
  • 4x fleece sheets 158 x 170 mm SUF 1000-Ultra-Fine
  • 1x sanding rubber 60
  • 1x spray can Inoxiclean

For best results, the speed should be 15-20 m/s. In order to achieve a perfect surface on the workpiece, it is recommended to run the satinizing disc as slowly as possible with light contact pressure. Both higher speeds and higher contact pressure reduce the service life of the satinizing disc and the workpiece surface deteriorates.