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.

Dynabrade 95821 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 4oz Bottle
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
3M 45710, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100113139
3M 54159, Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6900 Large, 7000002037, 4 EA/Case
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
Dynabrade 95848 Dynabrade Gear Oil
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
Standard Abrasives 714179, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P240 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7100050575 
