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title: "Northtech NT 8-1300RC Dual Head 51″ Wide Belt Sander"
description: "NT 8-1300RC Dual Head 51\" Wide Belt Sander This is a very robust sander. With its larger diameter sanding heads and larger motor, it is capable of powering through material with ease."
url: https://360degreemachinery.com/product/nt-8-1300rc/
date: 2021-01-28
modified: 2025-03-26
author: "Dave Ratliff"
image: https://360degreemachinery.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/8-1300RC-51-inch-Wide-Belt-Sander-Angle-main-product-image.jpg
type: product
lang: en
---

# Northtech NT 8-1300RC Dual Head 51″ Wide Belt Sander

#### Features:

| Centralized control center with visual load meter and digital elevation control. |
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| Power supply light with emergency stop control. |
| Individual start/stop controls for feed and sanding head. |
| Mechanical feed adjustment allows the operator to change desired feed speed from 15-30fpm. |
| Single 30HP TEFC motor rated for continuous use delivers constant power to sanding surfaces. |
| Triple V-belt drive for full power delivery to sanding surface. |
| Disc braking for rapid emergency stops. |
| Full access door with lock on the outbound side. |
| Each sanding head has quick-adjust belt tracking on the inbound side. |
| Strong 4-Jack elevation control for parallel, precise and repeatable sanding quality. |
| 1st Head 8″ 65 Shore Rubber Contact Drum |
| 1/4 Turn head lock with removable puck. |
| 2nd Combination Head with 4″ rubber contact drum with 65/70 Shore Platen. |
| 1/4 Turn head lock with removable puck. |
| Individual roller and platen adjustment. |
| Upper and lower elevation protection switches prevent the machine from crashing. |
| (8) 5″ dust port require 681 CFM @ point of extraction. |
| Dust port formed into machine body for superb fugitive dust control. |
| Belt tracking cycle speed is easily adjustable for product-specific oscillation. |
| All sanding heads are equipped with a quick switch pneumatic belt tensioner. |
| Single pneumatic hook up with regulator, filter, and master shut off included. |
| Electronic belt tracking with automatic blow-off cleaner. |
| Belt monitoring switch shuts down the machine if a belt breaks as well as prevents the head from starting if not activated. |
| UL/CE certified controls and electrical components are neatly labeled and organized in the electrical cabinet. |
| **All machines are tested stateside prior to shipment providing trouble-free start-up.** |
| Toolbox and manual included. |

#### Specifications:

| ##### Max Working Width: | 1300mm / 51″ |
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| ##### Configuration: | Roller-Combination Head |
| ##### Number of heads: | 2 |
| ##### * 1st Head: | 8″ 65 Shore Rubber Contact Drum |
| ##### * 2nd Head: | Combination Head With 4″ Rubber Contact Drum With 65/70 Shore Platen |
| ##### Motor: | 30HP |
| ##### Size of Sanding Belt: | 51″ x 75″ |
| ##### Mechanical Variable Speed: | 15-30fpm |
| ##### Max Working Height: | 150mm / 5.9″ |
| ##### Feed Motor: | 1HP |
| ##### Table Lifting & Lower Motor: | 1/4HP |
| ##### Dust Collection: | (8) 5″ port: |
| ##### Voltage / Amperage Requirements: | 230V / 460V 60HZ, 3PH: |
| ##### Machine / Packing Weight: | 4,000lbs / 4,650lbs |
| ##### Packing Dimensions (LxWxH): | 65″ x 80″ x 73″ |