The desired length of the strip can be torn from the roll for a specific application. Most grades have a light, J-weight cloth backing that provides the flexibility needed to conform to circular edges, angles, or other contours. Rolls in grades P50 or P60 have a slightly stiffer X-weight backing suitable for more coarse sanding applications. Cloth remains durable even when bent or rolled, without tearing or shelling, but strips can be torn by hand when a smaller piece is needed, without compromising the sanding surface.
Aluminum oxide is a popular choice among industrial professionals because of its fast cut-rate and long life. This mineral makes a tough, durable abrasive that self-fractures to expose fresh cutting edges, whereas traditional natural abrasives dull more quickly. Aluminum oxide is suitable for a wide variety of materials in both woodworking and metalworking, including ferrous alloys. Aluminum oxide abrasive can be used on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, and plastic.

Dynabrade 02084 Angle Housing Assembly,Steel, Rear Exhaust
3M 06512, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06512, 12 in x 1000 ft, 3 per case, 7010327747
3M 00705, Interam Stainless Steel Foil Tape T-65, 4 in x 100 ft, 7100024280
3M 10116, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10116NA, #2 Medium, 2 in x 4 in, 7000047708
3M 19795, Utility Cloth Roll 314D, P400 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 20 yd, 7100081717 
