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 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 01875, Charge-Collection Solar Tape 3011, 2 mm x 1200 m, 7010312686
Insize 7341-5S, PIN GAGE HANDLE (with 1pc handle and 6 pairs of collecting bushes), .228-281", 6928640370618
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 26110, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S24, 1/4 Female, R-Angle 18
Thread NPS, Side Cup Mount, 7100135940
Standard Abrasives 713297, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P120 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100031623 
