Description
Overview:
This Carbon Plate is a genuine Makita service part for the 9401 and 9402 belt sanders. Made from a graphite/carbon composite, it sits on the sander's platen (backing shoe) to provide a low-friction surface under the sanding belt. This reduces heat, drag, and wear, helping the belt track smoothly and the tool run efficiently during prolonged sanding. The plate protects the platen from abrasion, supports even pressure across the belt, and contributes to a consistent finish on wood and similar materials. As an OEM component (MPN 423029-3), it matches the original specification for a clean, straightforward replacement when the existing plate is worn, glazed, or damaged. Designed for reliability and long service life in trade and DIY use.
Key Features:
- Genuine Makita part for precise fit and dependable performance (MPN 423029-3)
- Graphite/carbon slip surface lowers friction and heat for smoother sanding
- Helps extend sanding belt life and protects the platen from wear
- Supports consistent belt tracking and even sanding pressure
- Restores performance on machines suffering from drag or glazing
- Durable construction suited to regular site and workshop use
- Straightforward to fit as a like-for-like replacement, with no modification
- Maintains original tool specification and finish quality
- Suitable for a wide range of timber sanding tasks and materials compatible with these sanders
Typical Applications:
Use when refurbishing Makita 9401 or 9402 belt sanders to resolve excessive heat, belt drag, or uneven finish caused by a worn platen surface. Ideal for carpentry, joinery, shopfitting, site work, and workshop repairs. Helps achieve consistent results when leveling surfaces, flush sanding edges, preparing timber for finishing, or removing old coatings where steady belt movement and even pressure are important.
Also known as:
Graphite slip plate, graphite backing plate, platen wear plate, platen liner, graphite pad, belt sander platen plate, backing shoe plate, graphite strip for belt sander, carbon slip pad.
Fits Models:
9401, 9402
Alternate Part Numbers:
4230293, 423029 3
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