{"product_id":"built-to-last-steel-flat-platen-for-bandit-2x72-be","title":"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","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSingle 2.5-Inch Hot Rolled Flat Platen for Bandit 2x72\u003cbr\u003e ✔️ Hot rolled steel platen, 2.5\" wide, 8\" long, 1\/4-20 holes 6\" apart \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e ✅ Material: hot rolled steel for long-lasting rigidity\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Surface: approx 2.5 in (63.5 mm) width by 8 in (203.2 mm) length\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Mounting: pre-tapped 1\/4-20 holes spaced 6 in (152.4 mm) apart\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Compatibility: fits D-style backing plates and Bikini Brackets\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e💡 What is a flat platen used for on a belt grinder and why upgrade to hot rolled steel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandy, general explanation: a platen provides a stable, flat grinding surface and improved heat resistance for heavy metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n- Flat grinding surface helps keep work square during passes\n- Hot rolled steel resists deformation from heat and heavy use\n- Pre-tapped 1\/4-20 holes simplify mounting to D-style plates and Bikini Brackets\n- Replacing a worn platen keeps your grinder ready for more work✝️\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48985315475691,"sku":"VXB0F3J68JPR","price":77.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3268\/0683\/files\/51ZriOwzHHL.jpg?v=1783250749","url":"https:\/\/vxb.com\/products\/built-to-last-steel-flat-platen-for-bandit-2x72-be","provider":"VXB Bearings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}