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 78469 2" Dia. x 1", 1/4-20 Female Center Thread, A/O, 60 Grit, 8-Ply J-DynaCut Cross Pad, 100/pack
3M 03601, Plastic Emblem and Trim Adhesive, 1 fl oz, 7010294867, 12 per case
3M 06524, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06524, 24 in x 1000 ft, 1 per case, 7000045442
3M 10116, Synthetic Steel Wool Pads, 10116NA, #2 Medium, 2 in x 4 in, 7000047708
3M 26022, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S12, 10 mm Male, 1.0 mm Thread, 7100135943
3M 45715, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 40+ X-weight, 5 in x NH, D/F 5HL, Die 500FH, 7100113110
Standard Abrasives 42621, A/O Flap Wheel 621406, 1 in x 1 in x 1/4-20 in 80, 7010369106, 10 per case
3M 26325, PPS Series 2.0 Spray Cup System Kit, Large (28 fl oz, 850
mL), 125 Micron Filter, 7100134637
3M 54141, Particulate Welding Respirator 8212, N95 with Faceseal, 7000002027, 80 EA/Case
Dynabrade 90122 - 12" x 12" Premium Microfiber Wipe, Teal
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
Insize 4209-6, LONG HANDLE TELESCOPING GAGE, 3-1/2 ~ 6", 6928640311581
3M 54371, Particulate Respirator 8577, P95, with Nuisance Level, Organic Vapor Relief, 7000002062, 80 EA/Case
3M 45713, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 80+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113145
3M 36849, Dirt Trap Protection Material, White, 4 in x 300 ft, 7100133779
3M 19772, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P80 J-weight, 7000000359
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M 05027, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 150 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100031693 
