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™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 17228, Heavy Duty Duct Tape DT11, Black, 48 mm x 54.8 m, 11 mil, 7100158377
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1" X 72" 125U
3M 34786, 663FC, 3/4" X 90", 70u, Diamond Trizact Belts 7100063667
3M 29858, Sanding Screen, 80 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100161088
3M 22396, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045091
3M 05783, Hookit Pad D/F, 8 in x 5 bolt hole, 7000119884
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
3M 35124, Grippy Sanding Cloth Trial Kit, 7100230957
3M 19764, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P320 J-weight, 7000000352 
