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 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 34786, 663FC, 3/4" X 90", 70u, Diamond Trizact Belts 7100063667
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
Air Turbine Tools 310RDM - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 40,000RPM, 33442
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
Standard Abrasives 265006, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HS, A/O Medium, 3/4 in x 3/8 in x 2 Ply x 8-32, 7010330373
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3/8" X 24" 75U
3M™ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case
3M 05209, Hookit Sanding Block D/F, 70MM x 396MM, 7000028312
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M 19764, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P320 J-weight, 7000000352 
