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.

Insize 6143, DEPTH STOP FOR CALIPERS, 6928640371301
3M 06506, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06506, 6 in x 1000 ft, 6 per case, 7000045440
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
3M 06524, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06524, 24 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045442
Dynabrade 02084 Angle Housing Assembly,Steel, Rear Exhaust
3M 01875, Charge-Collection Solar Tape 3011, 2 mm x 1200 m, 7010312686
3M 19768, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P180 J-weight, 7000000356
3M 45721, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 80+ X-weight, 6 in x NH, D/F 6HL, Die 600HZ, 7100113107
3M 10116, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10116NA, #2 Medium, 2 in x 4 in, 7000047708
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 713159, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P120 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7010290409 
