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 04281 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Very Fine, 4 in x 132 in, 7010292398
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Standard Abrasives 714179, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P240 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7100050575
3M 19764, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P320 J-weight, 7000000352
3M Super Abrasives Roloc Disc, 2" Type-R, Medium AO High Strength, Box of 50
3M 76783, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 120+ XF-weight, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100222757
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 5/8" X 120" 125U
3M 08857 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 1/2 in x 18 in, 7000028454, 48011088570
3M 22393, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045093
3M 14502 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, 3/8 in x 13 in, A MED, 7100103026
3M 15938 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Low Stretch Belt, SC-BL, A/O Medium, 1-1/2 in x 60 in, 7010300824
3M 08916 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 2 in x 60 in, 7010309628
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
3M 02405, Utility Cloth Sheet 211K, 9 in x 11 in 220 J-weight, 7010299775 
