3M Elite Central-Vacuum-Ready Random Orbital Sander, 28503, 3 in

3M Elite Central-Vacuum-Ready Random Orbital Sanders deliver professional, dust-free performance along with a swirl-free finish, hour after hour in high-production industrial environments where dust extraction is required.<p class="MMM--gapBottom">Our line of 3M Elite Central-Vacuum-Ready Random Orbital Sanders are best-in-class tools designed to optimize the performance of 3M abrasives. Built with a powerful, precision-balanced air-driven motors and durable lightweight aluminum housing, these ergonomically designed workhorses stand up to industrial production and reduce user fatigue for hours of comfortable operation.Elite central-vacuum-ready sanders can be connected to a central vacuum system or used with an external portable vacuum such as a shop vacuum. It has a threaded attachment feature that enables easy yet secure attachment and detachment of a 1" external threaded vacuum hose (sold separately) to effectively eliminate dust from the workpiece and surrounding space.</p> <p class="MMM--gapBottom"><strong class="MMM--txt_bold">High Performance, Superior Ergonomics</strong><br> Designed with the operator in mind, 3M Elite Central-Vacuum-Ready Random Orbital Sanders are loaded with ergonomic features that decrease work strain and improve productivity.</p> <p class="MMM--gapBottom"><strong class="MMM--txt_bold">Wrist and hand support</strong><br> </p><ul class="MMM--pdpList SNAPS--bullets"> <li>Extended curved wrist rest reduces stress on hand and wrist and provides additional leverage</li> <li>Recessed lever platform eliminates pinch and pressure points on the operator's palm</li> <li>Three grip sizes enable operator preference. The grip diameter on the tool is 2-3/4” with two additional grip sizes available (diameters of 2-1/2” and 3” sold separately)</li> </ul><p></p> <p class="MMM--gapBottom"><strong class="MMM--txt_bold">Reduced vibration</strong><br> </p><ul class="MMM--pdpList SNAPS--bullets"> <li>The rubber grip absorbs and reduces vibration and features 3M Gripping Material for a stronger grip and more control with less effort</li> <li>Durable composite cover extends to the base to absorb vibration and keeps tools in service by preventing cracked housings</li> </ul><p></p> <p class="MMM--gapBottom"><strong class="MMM--txt_bold">Enhanced safety features</strong><br> </p><ul class="MMM--pdpList SNAPS--bullets"> <li>Internal muffler protects operator hearing and will not break off</li> <li>Convenient thumb-controlled speed dial reduces inadvertent speed changes</li> </ul><p></p> <p class="MMM--gapBottom"><strong class="MMM--txt_bold">Why Choose a Random Orbital Sander? </strong><br> 3M random orbital sanders optimize sanding and surface preparation on wood, metal, fiberglass and composite materials, and many other substrates. Also known as dual action (D/A) palm sanders, these industrial-grade tools rotate the abrasive disc and disc pad in two simultaneous overlapping oval patterns so no single abrasive particle follows the same path twice, producing a random scratch and swirl-free finish ready for paint or varnish.</p>