Devon-based Axminster Tools and Machinery (www.axminster.co.uk) has launched a new tube belt sander for grinding, cleaning or putting a brushed finish on pipes or tubes.

The Proxxon RBS/A tube belt sander is particularly effective in places that are difficult to reach using ‘regular’ power tools and greatly reduces time-consuming refinishing by hand.

It is suitable for sanding, brushing and cleaning steel, non-ferrous metals and especially stainless steel, and it features continuously variable speed control (full-wave electronics) for constant speeds under load.

The sander’s planetary gearing is contained in a robust die-cast aluminium housing, the head can be angled by up to 60deg at the push of a button, and there is a dust extraction outlet for connection to a vacuum cleaner.

The main body of the machine is glass-fibre reinforced polyamide, with a rubberised grip for comfort and greater control.

The tube belt sander comes supplied with four abrasive belts (two of 80g, two of 180g) and two satin-finishing belts, as well as a Li/A (10.8V) battery and a rapid battery charger in a virtually unbreakable polypropylene case.