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 3260-2, SPHERICAL ANVIL TUBE MICROMETER, 1-2", type A, 6928640327834
3M 54137, Scotch-Brite, Roloc AL Surface Conditioning Disc TR, 2 in x NH A CRS, 7100075554, 200 per case
Dynabrade 54705 Rotor/Vane Set
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 08857 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 1/2 in x 18 in, 7000028454, 48011088570
3M 60374, Scotch-Brite Roloc Light Grinding and Blending Disc, GB-DR, Heavy Duty A Coarse, TSM, 2 in, 7000000778, 200 per case
Dynabrade 97566 1/4" Safety Coupler, Female
3M 55700, Stikit Film Disc w/Tab 375L, 6 in x NH P150, 7100106618, 250 per case
3M 00581 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 2-1/2 in x 60 in, 7010329198
3M 05009, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 100 J-weight, 1 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100016843 
