Built To Last Steel Flat Platen For Bandit 2x72 Belt Grinder, 2 Inch Wide, Hot Rolled Steel Construction, Pre-Tapped 1 Quarter 20 Thread Holes, 6 Inch Spacing, Broad Compatibility With D Style Backing Plates, Fits Most Grinders And DIY Projects

Single 2.5-Inch Hot Rolled Flat Platen for Bandit 2x72
✔️ Hot rolled steel platen, 2.5" wide, 8" long, 1/4-20 holes 6" apart

This flat platen, made from hot rolled steel, provides a durable replacement surface for the Bandit 2x72 belt grinder. It’s designed for easy installation and long-term use in metalworking and DIY grinder projects. Compatible with D-style backing plates and Bikini Brackets for flexible mounting options.

✅ Material: hot rolled steel for long-lasting rigidity
✅ Surface: approx 2.5 in (63.5 mm) width by 8 in (203.2 mm) length
✅ Mounting: pre-tapped 1/4-20 holes spaced 6 in (152.4 mm) apart
✅ Compatibility: fits D-style backing plates and Bikini Brackets

💡 What is a flat platen used for on a belt grinder and why upgrade to hot rolled steel?

Handy, general explanation: a platen provides a stable, flat grinding surface and improved heat resistance for heavy metalwork.

- Flat grinding surface helps keep work square during passes - Hot rolled steel resists deformation from heat and heavy use - Pre-tapped 1/4-20 holes simplify mounting to D-style plates and Bikini Brackets - Replacing a worn platen keeps your grinder ready for more work✝️