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
Standard Abrasives 875205, Buff and Blend HS Flap Brush, 12 in x 1 in x 5 in FB090 23-11 A MED Hard Density, 7010367159
3M 82511, Steel Mesh Faceshield Screen W96MW 82511-00000, with Clear Eyeshield, Headgear Not Included 10 EA/Case, 7000127231
3M 10115, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, #3 Coarse, 7000051986
3M 06524, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06524, 24 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045442
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957 
