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 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 05441, Stikit Hand Block, 2-3/4 in x 7-3/4 in, 7000045765
Standard Abrasives 725005, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HS, A/O Medium, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 3 Ply x 8-32, 7000046826
Dynabrade 58446 8" Dia. Two-Hand Gear-Driven Sander, Central Vacuum, .45 HP, 900 RPM, PSA
3M 21762, Stikit Cloth Disc Roll 341D, 60 X-weight, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7000118780
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
Dynabrade 57800 3-2/3" W x 7" L Dynabug Orbital Sander, Non-Vacuum, .24 HP, 8,000 RPM, 3/16" Orbit
3M 86992, Diamond Disc, 3" Roloc, 674W, 120 Mesh, TR, 7100143477, Box of 5
Norton 66254414832 - 3" X 1/4" X 1/4" Vortex Rapid Blend Unified Wheel, 5am U2305, 40 Each
Norton 66254497067 - 2" X 1/4" 100 - 150 Grit Medium Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Blend Blue TR Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, 25 Each
3M 19769, Utility Cloth Sheet 314D, 9 in x 11 in P150 J-weight, 7000000357
Standard Abrasives 706221, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P80 J-weight, 1 in x 50 yd, 7010301272 
