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 43797, Hi-Strength 90 Spray Adhesive, Clear, 5 Gallon Drum (Pail), 7100004706
Standard Abrasives 850034, Unitized Wheel Steel Screw Mandrel, 7/8 in x 1/4 in Shank, 7000121879
Insize 4102-136, STEEL GAGE BLOCK SET, 36pcs, grade AS-1, 6928640329876
Standard Abrasives 42621, A/O Flap Wheel 621406, 1 in x 1 in x 1/4-20 in 80, 7010369106, 10 per case
3M 06506, Scotch Steel Gray Masking Paper, 06506, 6 in x 1000 ft, 6 per case, 7000045440
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M 77197, Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Deburr and Finish PRO Unitized Wheel,TR, 3 in x 1/8 in x NH, 8C CRS+, 7100109130, 40/box
Dynabrade 94993 1/4" Male Composite-Style Coupler with 1/4" Female Plug Assembly
Dynabrade 78588 1/4" Dia. x 2" W x 1/8" Center Hole, 80 Grit, 100/pack
Dynabrade 95677 1/4" Male Plug with 1/4" NPT Female Thread
Dynabrade 02084 Angle Housing Assembly,Steel, Rear Exhaust
3M 26022, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S12, 10 mm Male, 1.0 mm Thread, 7100135943
3M 30202, Disposable Plastic Wheel Maskers, 12 in - 15 in, 125 per box, 7000125074
Standard Abrasives 714179, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P240 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7100050575 
