SB1097 6" x 108" Variable-Speed Oscillating Edge Sander
A powerful sander with touch screen controls for precise accuracy.
Industrial strength plus ultimate convenience right at your fingertips–that was the approach to designing the South Bend SB1097 world-class edge sander with auxiliary spindle sanding table.
The 3 HP motor and digital control for variable speed will take your edge and contour sanding to a whole new level of power and precision.
The sanding head tilts from 0–90° allowing to edge sand at any angle on the heaviest of workpieces with the full support of the large precision-ground cast-iron table.
And you get two high-quality industrial machines in one, with the addition of an integrated oscillating spindle sander with 1-1/2", 2", and 3" interchangeable drums and auxiliary table.
Answer all your busy shop’s edge and contour sanding needs.
For a full range of replacement belts for the SB1097, shop here.
The SB1097 manual was written by our U.S.-based Technical Documentation Department and is packed with useful information.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Required power source: 220V, single-phase, min. 30A circuit
- Motor: 3 HP, 220V
- Sanding belt size: 6" x 108"
- Sanding belt speed: Variable, 600–6000 FPM
- Oscillations: 1/4"
- Platen size, type: 6-3/4" x 39-3/4", graphite-coated
- Sanding head tilt: 0°–90°
- Main table size: 12" x 35-1/2" x 1-1/2" thick
- Main table vertical travel: 4"
- Auxiliary table size: 10" x 11-1/2" x 3/4" thick
- Auxiliary table vertical travel: 10"
- Dust port sizes: (2) 4"
- Footprint: 32" x 19-1/2"
- Overall dimensions: 60" W x 28" D x 43" H
- Approximate shipping weight: 597 lbs.
FEATURES:
- 2-year limited warranty
- Variable frequency drive (VFD) for smooth, high-torque variable speed using single-phase power
- Sanding surfaces tilt vertical and horizontal
- Variable-speed motor with touch screen controls
- Oscillating sanding surfaces
- Quick-release belt lever
- T-slot table and miter gauge
- 1-1/2", 2", and 3" diameter drums included
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We offer U.S.-based customer service and technical support to get your questions answered and help keep your equipment running in top condition.
Please note: To accommodate the machine's footprint, extension bars may be necessary when using a mobile base.
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SB1097 6" x 108" Variable-Speed Oscillating Edge Sander
A powerful sander with touch screen controls for precise accuracy.
Industrial strength plus ultimate convenience right at your fingertips–that was the approach to designing the South Bend SB1097 world-class edge sander with auxiliary spindle sanding table.
The 3 HP motor and digital control for variable speed will take your edge and contour sanding to a whole new level of power and precision.
The sanding head tilts from 0–90° allowing to edge sand at any angle on the heaviest of workpieces with the full support of the large precision-ground cast-iron table.
And you get two high-quality industrial machines in one, with the addition of an integrated oscillating spindle sander with 1-1/2", 2", and 3" interchangeable drums and auxiliary table.
Answer all your busy shop’s edge and contour sanding needs.
For a full range of replacement belts for the SB1097, shop here.
The SB1097 manual was written by our U.S.-based Technical Documentation Department and is packed with useful information.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Required power source: 220V, single-phase, min. 30A circuit
- Motor: 3 HP, 220V
- Sanding belt size: 6" x 108"
- Sanding belt speed: Variable, 600–6000 FPM
- Oscillations: 1/4"
- Platen size, type: 6-3/4" x 39-3/4", graphite-coated
- Sanding head tilt: 0°–90°
- Main table size: 12" x 35-1/2" x 1-1/2" thick
- Main table vertical travel: 4"
- Auxiliary table size: 10" x 11-1/2" x 3/4" thick
- Auxiliary table vertical travel: 10"
- Dust port sizes: (2) 4"
- Footprint: 32" x 19-1/2"
- Overall dimensions: 60" W x 28" D x 43" H
- Approximate shipping weight: 597 lbs.
FEATURES:
- 2-year limited warranty
- Variable frequency drive (VFD) for smooth, high-torque variable speed using single-phase power
- Sanding surfaces tilt vertical and horizontal
- Variable-speed motor with touch screen controls
- Oscillating sanding surfaces
- Quick-release belt lever
- T-slot table and miter gauge
- 1-1/2", 2", and 3" diameter drums included
Need help?
We offer U.S.-based customer service and technical support to get your questions answered and help keep your equipment running in top condition.