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 16976, Scotch-Brite Light Cleansing Hand Pad 7445, HP-HP, Nepheline Syenite Super Fine, White, 6 in x 9 in, 7000000727, 60/Case
3M 76751, Roloc Disc 777F, 60 YF-weight, TS, 3 in, Die RS300V, 7010363900
Dynabrade 53533 Cone or Plug Grinder (Triple Extension)
Insize VSP-231, SPRING CALE VIDEOSCOPE, 6940561940336
3M 95725, Venture Tape Metal Building Facing Tape 1552CW, White, 72 mm x 45.7 m, 7010313505
3M 13880, Wetordry Paper Disc 431Q, 320 C-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7010328268
3M 13879, Wetordry Paper Disc 431Q, 400 C-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7010363756
Standard Abrasives 707195, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P80 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100031626
Standard Abrasives 713296, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P320 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100034517
3M 19773, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P60 X-weight, 7000000360
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
3M 19768, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P180 J-weight, 7000000356 
