KS490HV-5 4 X 90 INCH BELT GRINDER WITH DUST COLLECTOR, heavy duty, metal fabrication services, custom stainless fabrication, custom machining, steel casting

KS490HV-5 Heavy Duty Belt Grinder

The KS490HV-5 is a heavy duty 4” x 90” industrial grinder engineered for fast metal removal and a cleaner work area. With a powerful 5 HP, 3-phase motor, an 8” x 4” serrated contact wheel, a platen/work rest setup, and full side-to-side belt movement, it’s made for real-world grinding, deburring, shaping, and finishing—especially when you’re pushing daily production.

The integrated dust collector (400 CFM) helps keep grit and debris under control, so your team can stay focused on quality work across metal fabrication services, custom stainless fabrication, custom machining, and steel casting.  Ready to upgrade your grind station?

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The KS490HV-5 is built for shops that need fast removal, cleaner air, and consistent results—all day, every day. This heavy duty 4″ × 90″ belt grinder pairs high surface speed with a built-in dust collector, so you can push production without turning your workspace into a mess.

Equipment Benefits

  • Grind faster with less heat: High belt speed helps remove metal quickly while keeping heat build-up down—great for keeping edges and surfaces under control.
  • Keep the shop cleaner: Integrated dust collection (400 CFM) captures grinding debris to support a safer, cleaner work area.
  • Power for real production work: A 5 HP, 3PHmotor is ready for demanding workloads and long runs.
  • More control on every pass: Long reversible steel platen and an adjustable worktable help you stay steady for flat work, blending, and finishing.
  • Versatility for common shop jobs: Side-to-side contact wheel movement makes it easier to handle shaping, beveling, deburring, descaling, and finishing without fighting the part.
  • Built for the work you sell: Ideal for metal fabrication services, custom stainless fabrication, custom machining, and cleanup work after steel casting—anywhere speed + consistency matter.
  • Made in USA

Motor & Power

  • 5 HP, 3PH motor (220/440V, specify voltage)

Belt & Speed

  • 4″ x 90″ belt size (all types compatible)

  • 6900 SFPM belt speed

Contact Wheel

  • 8″ OD x 6″ W serrated 70 duro contact wheel

Controls & Safety

  • Magnetic on/off grinder switch

  • Rotary vacuum switch

  • Sealed ball bearings

  • Removable steel belt guard

  • Work stop

Dust Collection

  • DCV-6 steel dust collector system

  • 400 CFM airflow

  • Reusable steel mesh filter

  • Hinged steel access door

  • 4″ vacuum port

Construction & Design

  • All-steel construction

  • 24-1/2″ long reversible/replaceable steel platen

  • Adjustable steel worktable

  • Spring belt tensioning lever

  • Fixed belt grinder head

  • Steel side-hinged access guard

Shipping

  • Dimensions: L 37″ x W 59″ x H 54″

  • Weight: 500 lbs.

  • Shipping weight and dimensions are subject to change

Country of Origin

  • Made in the USA

When your shop needs fast, consistent grinding all day, the KS490HV-5 is a heavy duty 4″ x 90″ workhorse built for real production work—especially when you’re doing metal fabrication services, cleaning up welds in custom stainless fabrication, holding tight fits in custom machining, or knocking down gates and flash from steel casting.

With a high belt speed and a built-in dust collector, you get aggressive material removal while keeping your work area noticeably cleaner.

KS490HV-5 application:

  • Deburring & edge prep: Clean, safe edges on plate, tube, and brackets fast.
  • Weld cleanup & blending: Smooth MIG/TIG welds on mild steel and stainless without fighting the tool.
  • Casting cleanup: Remove parting lines, flash, and rough spots from steel casting work quickly.
  • Shaping & beveling: Use the contact wheel and platen for contour work, bevels, and flat grinding.
  • Cleaner grinding: Integrated dust collection (rated 400 CFM) helps control debris during daily production runs.
  • Variable Frequency Drive
  • KB49050 – 4″ x 90″, 50 grit, general-purpose aluminum oxide sanding belts (sold in packs of 10)
  • KB49080 – 4″ x 90″, 80 grit, general-purpose aluminum oxide sanding belts (sold in packs of 10)
  • KB490100 – 4″ x 90″, 100 grit, general-purpose aluminum oxide sanding belts (sold in packs of 10)
KS490HV-5 4 X 90 INCH BELT GRINDER WITH DUST COLLECTOR, heavy duty, metal fabrication services, custom stainless fabrication, custom machining, steel casting

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It’s a heavy duty 4″ x 90″ belt grinder with a built-in dust collector, made for fast grinding, deburring, and cleanup work in busy shops.

The KS490HV-5 uses a 5 HP, 3PH motor, and you choose the voltage (listed as 230V or 480V).

The belt runs at about 6900 SFPM (surface feet per minute), which helps remove metal quickly.

It uses a 4″ x 90″ belt, and the page notes it works with all belt types. You can also get aluminum oxide belts in several grits (50, 80, 100).

Yes. It includes a DCV-6 dust collector rated at 400 CFM, with a reusable steel mesh filter and a 4″ vacuum port to help keep grinding dust under control.

It includes an 8″ serrated contact wheel and a long, reversible steel platen, plus a work rest/work stop to help you steady the part while you grind.

It’s a strong fit for metal fabrication services, including weld cleanup, edge deburring, and surface prep. It’s also commonly used for custom stainless fabrication when you need cleaner lines and consistent finishes.

Yes—this grinder is often used for cleanup on steel casting work, like removing rough spots, flash, and gates before finishing.

The listed size is about 37″ L x 59″ W x 54″ H, and the weight is about 500 lbs. Plan for space on the floor and for equipment to move it safely.

One listed option is a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive). If your shop does custom machining and you want more control for different materials and finishes, that may be worth considering.

Made in USA

KS490HV-5: Heavy-Duty Grinding + Dust Control

Grind fast. Stay clean. Hold tight tolerances.

Call (269) 382-2050 or Request a Quote today.

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