A Heavy Duty Wide Belt Sander is a powerful woodworking machine used for sanding large, flat surfaces of wood, plywood, or other materials. It is commonly used in industrial woodworking operations and large-scale woodworking shops. This generates a significant amount of dust, so a reliable dust collection system is essential. Higher horsepower indicates the greater sanding capability, allowing the machine to handle harder or thicker materials with ease. Wide belt sanders feature a conveyor system that feeds the workpiece through the machine during the sanding process. Heavy Duty Wide Belt Sander may have multiple sanding heads arranged in different configurations.