It is produced as a support band for use in sanding operations. Chevron printing belts are used in automatic sanding machines to improve the PLATE surface between them. It helps provide better contact with the surface. Felt strips are added by cutting them to size, density and length. Soft and dense strips increase the aggressiveness of the sanding and improve the surface quality. Graphite strips are used for coarse grits for sanding raw veneer wood or panels.