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.

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Dynabrade 82575 1/8" W x 24" L 80 Grit Ceramic DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade X51 5" (127 mm) Dia. Non-Vacuum Dynorbital Extreme Random Orbital Sander, .3 HP, 12,000 RPM, 3/16" Orbit, PSA
Dynabrade 10690 Filter/Regulator/Lubricator, FRL40, 1/2" NPTAssy. 
