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 19773, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P60 X-weight, 7000000360
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
Standard Abrasives 713296, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P320 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100034517
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
Standard Abrasives 707195, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P80 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100031626
3M 00581 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 2-1/2 in x 60 in, 7010329198
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
3M 08857 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 1/2 in x 18 in, 7000028454, 48011088570
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957 
