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 52792, Mold Remediation Respirator Kit 68097, Medium, 7000144916, 2 Kits EA/Case
Norton 66254489957 Wheel, Vortex-7am, 6" X 1/2" X 1" C2312 Nor VTME7 PH VTC+, 4 Each
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
3M 05136, Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel, XL-WL, 9S Fine, 8 in x 2 in x 3 in, 7000136515
Norton 66623325038 - 3" 120 Grit Fine Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Prep, TR (Type III) Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 25 Each
Standard Abrasives 725013, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HP, A/O VFN, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 2 Ply x 8-32, 7000046831
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 51630 .1 hp Straight-Line Extension Pencil Grinder, Central Vacuum, 1/8" Collet
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3/8" X 24" 75U
3M 05027, Utility Cloth Roll 211K, 150 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, Full-flex, 7100031693 
