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 26125, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S29, 8 mm Male, 1.25 mm Thread, 7100135955
3M 01066, Hookit Gold Film Disc 255L, 5 in x NH, D/F 5 HL P100, Die 500FH, 7010308373, 100 discs per box
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
3M 28443, Disc Pad Face Plate Ribbed 28443, 4-1/2 in Extra Hard Red, 7000045279
3M 03647, Scotch-Brite Edger Disc Pad, 7 in x .875 in, 7000133920
Standard Abrasives 713276, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P180 J-weight, 2 in x 50 yd, 7100037246 
