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.

3M 21567, Half Facepiece Disposable Respirator Assembly 5103, Organic Vapor/Acid Gas, Small, 7000126025, 12 EA/Case
3M 94265, Versaflo PAPR Assembly TR-304N+, with Easy Clean Belt and High Capacity Battery, 7100153811, 1 ea/Case
3M 10120, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10120NA, #000 Extra Fine, 7000126149
3M 26130, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S35, 16 mm Female, 1.5 mm
Thread Stretched, 7100135926
Standard Abrasives 42647, A/O Flap Wheel 623405, 2 in x 1 in x 1/4-20 in 60, 7010369114, 10 per case
Standard Abrasives 850034, Unitized Wheel Steel Screw Mandrel, 7/8 in x 1/4 in Shank, 7000121879
3M 06536, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06536, 36 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045443
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097
Dynabrade 78596 3/8" Dia. x 1-1/2" W x 1/8" Center Hole, 120 Grit, 100/pack
3M 26103, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S19, 3/8 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135928
Dynabrade 95848 Dynabrade Gear Oil
3M 95179, High Strength Small Hole Repair, 16oz, SHR-16-BB, 7100203773
3M 01875, Charge-Collection Solar Tape 3011, 2 mm x 1200 m, 7010312686
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957
3M 06524, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06524, 24 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045442
3M 19772, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P80 J-weight, 7000000359 
